New Zealand'Speed dating': The first Auckland mayoral debate with leading candidatesTed Johnston used the debate to promote his co-leadership of the New Conservative Party.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Speed dating': Mayoral debate - candidates reveal Ports of Auckland preferencesOne issue that drew interesting responses was what to do with Ports of Auckland.23 Jun 07:19 AM
Kahu'Get ready for change': Dave Letele throws hat in local elections ringFrom the boxing ring to community leader, Dave Letele says the time has come.22 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandActivist and councillor Sophie Handford seeks re-electionSophie Handford is seeking re-election on the Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward in Kāpiti.15 May 09:43 PM
New ZealandLeo Molloy closing his waterfront bar to focus on mayoral bidMolloy is going on the road in his campaign bus on June 1.25 Apr 11:32 PM
PoliticsPublic submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill extendedA further two weeks has been added for submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill.21 Apr 04:25 AM
New ZealandDHB board member roles scrapped three months before term endsTime is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.10 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandGoff tipped to bow out of politics, support rising star for mayoraltyPhil Goff will announce his plans in the "coming weeks".21 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Let's focus next mayoral election on housing and climateWith overseas dreams on hold, let's make Auckland the place to live our best lives.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMcDouall will seek third term in 2022The 53-year-old has thrown his hat in the ring for what he says would be his final term.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: How do we engage voters with local body politics?OPINION: Reforms are a chance to revitalise and turn the tide against apathy.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Māori ward councillors a step closer for HastingsA Hastings District Council shakeup adding Māori ward councillors is a step closer.14 Oct 05:12 AM
PoliticsWatch: Duelling HBRC candidates front upTom Belford might appear to be an easy favourite. But the last vote didn't go his way.19 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandInvercargill's unlikely deputy mayor: 'I don't care if other councillors like me or not'Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt labelled him 'Brutus' in widely publicised falling out.25 Jun 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuHorizons consulting on Māori wardsHorizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the fascinating candidates running to represent a South Auckland communitySix candidates - six contrasting views on South Auckland's most pressing issues.02 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandSFO tight-lipped over probe of Auckland Mayor's election expensesThe probe may relate to auctions held during the 2016 and 2019 campaigns, ex-staffer says.04 Dec 04:26 AM
New ZealandNational wants referendum to decide four-year termNational says the public should decided whether the parliamentary term gets extended.01 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCharity gave John Tamihere $100k for failed mayoral bidJohn Tamihere outspent Phil Goff but got well beaten at the polls.13 Dec 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Teaching kids identity gives them a lifeline'Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.10 Nov 10:03 AM
New ZealandMoving on from Wellington's cliffhanger election resultClouds clear for new mayor Andy Foster as Justin Lester's vote recount bid is quashed.08 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral recount: Justin Lester doesn't have the numbers he was counting onNew information shines a different light on Wellington's mayoral vote recount saga.07 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Councillors inspired by NZ's most beautiful cityWhanganui District Council celebrates Whanganui Win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.07 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councilsNew-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 05:54 AM
New ZealandCouncil seat decided after coin tossCoin toss came after recount left AJ Mason and Glyn Lewers tied on 2183 votes.31 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandQueenstown council seat to be decided by coin tossTwo candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.30 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandFormer Wellington mayor Justin Lester wants a recountLester has formally applied for a recount over the 62-vote margin.25 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland's Chinese councillor urges Asian voters to 'vote for ourselves'Researcher says campaign timely and will act as a wake up call.24 Oct 09:36 PM
PoliticsWalkouts, protests and boycott: Council meeting hit by dramaReturn of the cloak and the mystery of the missing hat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: A greenie, a pastor and a lifecoach walk into a council chamberMeet the three new women on Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bike battle at Havelock NorthMountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Oct 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaking it work: Young councillors put jobs on holdAs one door opens another closes, because being on council is not a "retirement gig".20 Oct 08:25 AM
KahuPush for new councillor to resign after Treaty commentReactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandFisher's big day: From McDonald's to Rotorua Council with advice from JacindaWang took two important phone calls on election day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Oct 07:29 PM
