New ZealandWhen I become mayor ... yeah rightPolls say Phil Goff will be Auckland mayor. So how do the other contenders keep going ?23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFront row campaign under fireA joint campaign has come under fire from their opponents claiming it puts their independence in question.23 Sep 03:37 AM
New ZealandDisabled isolated by lack of representationLosing a leg to cancer as an 11-year-old wasn't enough to put Katrina Bungard off from standing up for others. The Howick Local Board 22 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandTackling poverty priority for WhanganuiGrowing Whanganui's population is a key issue for this year's local body elections.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport a key issue for WellingtonWellingtonians need a mayor who can listen, fairly balance issues, and have a bit of a laugh.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGood start to voting in electionsAfter three days of counting in the postal ballot, 5.8 per cent of the city's 1,031,667 registered voters have voted.22 Sep 04:22 AM
New ZealandWhy Dalziel and Minto could be matesLianne Dalziel and John Minto went head to head in the first mayoral debate on CTV, but it became clear during the debate that they could be great pals.22 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandFormer city councillor returning for a causeA former city councillor during the Sir Hamish Hay era is making a bid to return to local politics. Gabrielle Stuart reports.22 Sep 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Game' helps voters pick their mayorAn online tool has been launched to help voters match their values and concerns to candidates in three mayoral elections.22 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandElections: Water drowns out other issuesA Hastings election that otherwise might have been fought over dull big-picture issues has been blindsided by another big topic: water quality.21 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandElections: Big topics in tourist townHomelessness, unemployment and infrastructure are key challenges facing one of the North Island's tourist hot spots, Rotorua.21 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandElections: Growing region calls for foresightWhether to accommodate out-of-towners or for residents struggling to find a house to put over their heads, the need for houses is strong in Taupo.21 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandRacist message on candidate's signA local body candidate has been the victim of an apparent racist attack on one of her billboards.21 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandYouth and migrant voters targetedYoung people and migrants are the least interested sectors of the community in regards to local politics, according to a new survey.20 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandWhangarei 'needs stamina, long-term thinking'Incumbent mayor Sheryl Mai says Whangarei's biggest challenge and strength is its growing population.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrosby exit leaves race wide openThe exit of long-serving mayor Stuart Crosby has created a wide-open race for Tauranga's top job.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Apologies to all my Maori friends'A Hamilton mayoral candidate has apologised for a mistake-ridden profile written in Te Reo Maori that was put together using Google Translate.19 Sep 07:02 PM
New ZealandElections: Shake-up in ManukauThis strongly Pacific ward is is set to be a fascinating election battleground.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about electionsYour burning questions on the upcoming elections have been answered.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElections: It's all roads, all the timeAll the candidates seeking Rodney's single Auckland Council seat talk about them. And so do its long-suffering residents.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElections: Onehunga up and comingMedian family income in the ward jumped 19.8 per cent from $58,600 in the 2006 Census to $70,200 in 2013.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhau losing the fight for community facilitiesThe issues in Whau are twofold: more community facilities and infrastructure, to match the intensification.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFranklin - A fast growing communityThe sprawling Franklin ward has major infrastructure needs, say locals.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElections: Traffic a Shore thingOn the north side of the harbour bridge, road access is the core concern.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElections: Green spaces a key issueResidents in Orakei are adamant they are not "nimbys", but they are apprehensive about the impact more housing and more people will have on their patch.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Distrust and apathyCOMMENT: Auckland Council has had an attack of the Mills & Boons and decided LOVE is the solution to its most pressing problem.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElections: Waitakere's green balancing actClean and green is a key message in the Waitakere ward, as the environment continues to feature highly among residents' concerns.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTackling growth big issue for HamitonThe biggest issue facing Hamilton in next three years is growth and the city needs a leader who can plan for it with the right amount of infrastructure.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChinese dinner adds $250k for GoffA book, two bottles of wine and a $5 note were the star lots at a Chinese dinner for Labour MP Phil Goff's mayoral campaign.19 Sep 05:56 AM
New ZealandTaranaki woman sent Northland voting packMichelle Kennard was raring to vote in Taranaki elections - unfortunately she was sent information on Northland candidates.19 Sep 05:45 AM
New ZealandLocal Body Elections: Changing the guardSome of mayors are calling it quits this year. We look at the achievements of the departing civic leaders and the records of some seeking re-election.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection campaigning for dummiesAs politicians pound the streets and make the most of every PR opportunity, there is a strict set of guidelines they must obey.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Be careful what you wish forWatching the candidates for Mayor of Auckland I can't help wondering, do they know anything about the job they seek?16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPut a charge on plastic bags: GoffAuckland should follow the UK and charge about 10 cents for plastic supermarket bags, says Mayoral candidate and Labour MP Phil Goff.16 Sep 05:00 PM
