New ZealandElection U-turn: Barrett returns to mayoral race, apologises to supportersDecision comes two weeks after she said she would not be campaigning for health reasons.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow do Gisborne's council candidates plan to vote in Māori wards referendum17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 196917 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It caught on': The mayor who always said 'Heretaunga Hastings'The mayor says when she took on the role eight years ago, she could hardly say 'kia ora'.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor compared to Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in 'disgusting' postThe post singled out Green councillor Rebecca Matthews in a personal attack.13 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fears for election integrity after opponent drops outWith her name still on the ballot, Don Paterson worries it could all end up in court.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum and local issues discussed at senior voters’ forumCandidates debated the $8.3m Rotorua Museum shortfall at a packed Grey Power forum.12 Sep 06:08 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor hopefuls agree: rates unsustainable, solutions neededRehette Stoltz said 80-85% of council spending already covers core services.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaking business lessons to the council table: Gisborne candidate’s pitchThe 32-year-old father of two says financial hardship shaped his outlook.12 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand38 bridges and culverts need repair - funding covers just one'I don’t want to make things any worse ... but that list of 38 will grow by December.'12 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandMāori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklets after errorThree Māori ward candidates were left out of the Ōpōtiki voting booklet.11 Sep 08:31 PM
New ZealandFrom Antarctica to council: Candidate’s vision for a destination GisborneJodie Curtis is one of 19 candidates contesting eight general ward seats.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandUnion claims Rotorua nursery closing, council says no decisions made yetThe Rotorua Lakes Council says it is discussing 'a proposal' with staff.10 Sep 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting bookletVoters miss out on candidate information: 'Quite frankly, we were a bit upset about that.'09 Sep 11:40 PM
World'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifelineTaiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.09 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConflict at Northland Regional Council top table investigatedTui Shortland and Geoff Crawford resolve matters directly after complaints are dismissed.09 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims mayoral hopeful missed 'financial mistakes' as CEOFormer council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.08 Sep 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why local body election hoardings need to changeOPINION: Roadside political signs are the moth-eaten cousin of the outdated soapbox.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate drops out due to 'health complication''I will get through this setback,' Haehaetu Barrett posted on social media.08 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandWhere Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsPoll on the future of Rotorua's three-member Māori ward occurs alongside local election.07 Sep 06:08 PM
New Zealand'Heartening' rise in dog adoptions, but many still being put downCouncil highlights need for potential dog owners to make 'informed choices'.06 Sep 06:00 PM
