OpinionBernard OrsmanAn open letter to the new Auckland MayorWith under three weeks until voting day, Super City reporter Bernard Orsman pens an open letter outlining the major challenges our new leader must tackle.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMost needy voters least listened toElection candidates are overlooking the young, Asians and the poor.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor trusts a two-edged swordWhat would you rather have: cheaper wine or a free pair of pliers and a smoke alarm? Or a local stadium that gets funding from booze profits?15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrone defends climate change commentsAuckland mayoral candidate Vic Crone has scrambled to defend herself after refusing to say if she believed in man-made climate change.15 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandMayor cleared in bribe probePolice find "absolutely no evidence" of wrongdoing by Gisborne mayor Meng Foon and slam complainant for "inflammatory comments" on social media.14 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandAlbany boom unsettling for someAlbany ward, like much of Auckland, is growing. But that change comes with worries.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHowick's character a core issuePeople in Howick are keeping demands for Council simple: protect their ward's "special character" while ensuring trips to the city are less of an ordeal.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate money may fund light railMayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.14 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandElection billboards come downThey are plastered on fences any highly visible open space, but how much of an impact do campaign billboards have on the final election results?13 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandPublic transport tops the agendaImprovements to public transport are top of the agenda in Albert-Eden-Roskill.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: In the race, but not to winCOMMENT: Mark Thomas used to run a fancy up-market eatery overlooking the Ferry Buildings. He should have stuck with it.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSafety key issue for Manurewa-PapakuraSprucing up tired town centres, public safety and managing ongoing residential growth are the biggest concerns for Manurewa-Papakura ward voters.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates take on transport issuesThe Campaign for Better Transport organised the public meeting for the candidates to put forward their transport policies for Auckland.13 Sep 08:57 AM
New ZealandThomas asked to withdraw from mayoral raceAuckland mayoral candidate Mark Thomas is effectively stepping out of the mayoral race and concedes it is "inevitable" Phil Goff will win.12 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandRalston and Lee duke it outIt's the battle of the bruisers. Mike Lee versus Bill Ralston for the coveted Waitemata and Gulf seat.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandVic Crone a no show at mayoral debatesBusinesswoman Vic Crone is becoming noticeably absent at Auckland mayoral debates.12 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandMayoral hopefuls share vision for futureCriticism said leadership race was between mediocre candidates and called for big ideas. Bernard Orsman asked contenders how they'll do that.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeggett promises rates deferral for over 65sA Wellington mayoral hopeful is reaching out to older voters, promising a rates deferral scheme for retirees.11 Sep 06:42 AM
Business'I've slept with one woman for 45 years'Mayoral debate front runner Phil Goff talks user-pays, Auckland infrastructure and 45 years of marital fidelity.09 Sep 07:09 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Bringing ethnic minorities to the tableDo ethnic minorities need their own political parties and separate electoral seats?09 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandDonald Trump used to attract younger Tauranga votersUS presidential hopeful Donald Trump is being used to lure younger Tauranga voters to a Meet the Candidates evening next week. Tauranga 08 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionCandidates' visions should not be too setThe last thing Auckland needs is a mayor elected on a mandate to pursue a needless extravagance for no better reason than he or she promised it.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Who would stand for local govt?COMMENT: As we prepare to yawn our way through another round of local government elections, spare a thought for the masochists fighting to represent you.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates to be tested in debateEnvironmental issues are expected to be raised at an Auckland mayoral debate in Titirangi this evening.06 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandLocal Government bill 'undemocratic'Proposed new powers for Local Government Commission are anti-democratic and could result in forced amalgamation, opponents of new bill say.01 Sep 12:31 AM
OpinionBeware these mayoral promisesJohn Palino's three major policies are: "reduce rates" - now that has an appealing sound - but how?31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBattleground AucklandSuper City reporter Bernard Orsman takes a look at some of the key match-ups that will determine the outcome of October's elections.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral candidates up to 19The Electoral Office has added business school owner Susanna Kruger to the list of candidates standing for the Auckland mayoralty.17 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil admits candidate list bungleAuckland Council says 25 names were left off its candidate list for the upcoming local elections due to an "administrative oversight".13 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandGoff: 'A million trees and shrubs for Auckland'Mayoral candidate Phil Goff has launched a bold plan to plant a million trees and shrubs in Auckland.12 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandLast minute rush for mayoral bidThere are 17 people in the running for the Auckland Council's top job.12 Aug 08:21 AM
PoliticsFinal council candidates revealedNominations for positions on the various local government bodies representing Rotorua residents ended today at midday, now the real 12 Aug 03:28 AM
OpinionVictoria Carter: Move on, career councillorsCOMMENT: Let's hope this election we might see some long-standing or well-known names step down and some new brooms.09 Aug 05:00 PM
