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
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
