New ZealandAuckland Council final results: It's official, Mike Lee loses seatThe final results of the Auckland Council elections are published today.18 Oct 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: A new low for NZ democracyComment: The worst voter turnout ever, six years after the worse turnout ever.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: People have spoken, now like it or lump itEDITORIAL: The die has been cast and we now live with the results for the next 3 years.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Cornish: Confessions of a local body candidateComment: "The first candidate meeting at Sunnynook and I arrive at the wrong location..."15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJordan Williams: For the centre-right to win elections, they have to turn upComment: Where the hell is the National Party?15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSir Peter Jackson calls to congratulate new Wellington mayorThe first time Andy Foster has directly heard from film-maker since his campaign launch.14 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandOne vote in it: NZ's tightest election race and 'one of the hardest elections I have faced' says candidateTararua District Council's election is going right down to the wire.14 Oct 01:27 AM
New ZealandCouncillor tells Goff to put him on Auckland Transport boardChris Darby wants to become the people's eyes and ears at unpopular CCO.13 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandWellington's new mayor steps up, Justin Lester bows outTransport and a portfolio shakeup is on the agenda for Wellington's new mayor.13 Oct 01:27 AM
New ZealandVoting takes the steam out of hot issues in Super CityTakapuna Beach Business Association wants to get on with the town revitalisation.13 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandFemale quake shakes up Hamilton City CouncilFemale shake-up at Hamilton City Council from elections.12 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandAndy Foster elected mayor of WellingtonAndy Foster has been elected mayor of Wellington, ousting incumbent Justin Lester.12 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandGrant Smith re-elected Palmerston North mayorGrant Smith re-elected Palmerston North Mayor.12 Oct 07:41 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North mayor wanted more debatesGrant Smith says it will be business as usual. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Oct 08:50 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional councilHawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.12 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff wins a second term as Auckland MayorPhil Goff is promising to review and reform council-controlled organisations.12 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandHazlehurst 'humbled' by election victoryHazlehurst triumphant in mayoralty race12 Oct 12:23 AM
CyclingLocal Focus: Candidate brings focus back on velodrome roof"A kid in sport is a kid out of court." Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Oct 01:42 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Can we ever be mates with rates?Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Oct 09:29 PM
New ZealandPeople have 24 hours left to vote in local body electionsNew Zealand could be heading for a record low voter turnout.10 Oct 08:44 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'Tick that box or don't moan'Why is voter turnout so low? Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Why the poor voter turnout?Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Oct 04:53 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisisFrom UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Oct 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Why voters ignore local body electionsCOMMENT: Local body voters are rather like Christians, a slowly declining minority.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal body election vote on rise with four days of polling leftVoters are being urged to get their votes in by noon on Saturday.08 Oct 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComplaint about rival Waikato District candidate forwarded to policeA Waikato councillor complained rival candidate was influencing voters, Police involved08 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandErebus memorial decision for Parnell park delayed until after electionsDecision delayed on placing Erebus national memorial in Parnell Rose Gardens.08 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandAuckland household rates to rise on average $320 over Phil Goff's termHousehold rates will got up by 12.5 per cent and business rates up by 7.7 per cent.08 Oct 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand12 Questions: John Tamihere on faith, resilience and redemptionJohn Tamihere says his Catholic faith has helped him through the tough times.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safeChris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Curtis will 'challenge the status quo'"You shouldn't get things wrong with ratepayers' money". Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 10:32 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga councilWe need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 08:27 PM
Freight and logisticsGoff vs Tamihere - who's best for business?Mayoral Debate: Goff v Tamihere - Who's got the goods for Auckland business?06 Oct 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The five most sought-after jobs in local politicsThe most competitive jobs in local politics aren't necessarily the highest paid.06 Oct 04:00 PM
