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Christchurch mayoral candidates to face off in live debate tonight at 5.30pm

David Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.

Sir John Key's case for sticking with the monarchy

Key says NZ'ers have an affection for Prince William, next in line to be King.

Tim Shadbolt admits he might lose, but is fighting on

The mayor of Invercargill says not every person has the bravery to swim against the tide.

'It's the perfect document. It's just we happen to confuse it': Top Govt minister opens up on Treaty

Achieving equity for Māori would remove the sense of victimhood, says Cabinet minister.

Phil Goff exit interview: Mayor on Efeso Collins, Baby Boomer male councillors and Three Waters

Auckland mayor on 40 years in politics, and challenges and joys of running the super city.

'Extremely disappointing surprise': School loses $100k in new Govt scheme, may cut programmes

South Auckland school to lose about $100,000 in annual funding - more than $100 a student.

Banning booze in sports: Can Green MP get support for her alcohol reforms?

National will vote against, Labour MPs say they are divided about Chloe Swarbrick bill.

Thomas Coughlan: Ardern's reconnected with the world - now to reconnect with New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern's reconnection strategy is complete - now to reconnect with New Zealand.

Simon Wilson: What a big new Auckland mayoral poll reveals

A new Auckland mayoral poll creates a new frontrunner but what's driving his popularity?

Claire Trevett: Luxon stops the leaks but can't pick his MPs

National leader prides himself on building a team, but he can't pick his own team.

Oranga Tamariki staff consider striking

Staff at the Children's Ministry to vote on industrial action over pay and workload.

Robertson assures CEOs workforce relief is on the way

Finance Minister expects immigration to slowly pick up.

New report explores why predicting house prices in New Zealand is so difficult

A new report has looked at 20 years of house prices in New Zealand.

Shaw calls for 'rolling climate strikes'

Greens co-leader says Government is making 'way too little progress'.

John MacDonald: Russia's ambassador is overdue a trip home

OPINION: When is the Government going to kick him out?

Mike Williams: Luxon has a plausibility problem over Uffindell

OPINION: This saga leaves much unanswered.

PM Jacinda Ardern reluctant to expel Russian ambassador, prefers sanctions

Expelling the Russian ambassador "one of the least meaningful" actions against Russia.

Watch: Mood of the Boardroom - CEOs deliver verdict on the Govt

Business leaders' mood darkens.