PoliticsRemote control: Why Auckland's local election is neither local nor democraticCOMMENT: Elections don't automatically make for democratic governance at street level.21 Sep 02:18 AM
Politics'Still a busy tourism town': Robertson says concerns about Rotorua taken seriously"No doubt, those who live in the area have had concerns; we've tried to deal with those."19 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on Candidate CameraLong-standing councillor Merepeka Raukawa-Tait discusses the big election issues.15 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandCandidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motelsThe Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.07 Sep 06:00 AM
KahuWhanganui council seeks explicit Awa Tupua recognition in water reform billCouncil was concerned water governance was too convoluted and inefficient06 Sep 09:02 PM
New ZealandWhat Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motelsOne candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.06 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Shirley Trumper on Candidate CameraRotorua Rural Ward candidate Shirley Trumper discusses the big rural issues.30 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Craig Bowyer on Candidate CameraCraig Bowyer discusses his plans for Masterton should he be elected mayor.27 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate CameraWendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings27 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Lew Findlay on Candidate CameraFind out what Lew Findlay thinks about the city's biggest issues ahead of the election.27 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Martin Connelly on Candidate CameraMayoral candidate Martin Connelly discusses South Wairarapa's issues on Candidate Camera27 Aug 02:18 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Greg Lang on Candidate CameraCarterton Mayor Greg Lang discusses plans for the region if he is re-elected Mayor27 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Trevor Maxwell on Candidate CameraHousing and Three Waters top priorities for Māori Ward candidate Trevor Maxwell.27 Aug 12:00 AM
Politics'A little bit more outrageous': Steve Chadwick's life in politics - and what's nextChadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.26 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: South Wairarapa Mayor on why he's standing againAlex Beijen is standing again in the upcoming elections, with a focus on infrastructure.26 Aug 09:16 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kalaadevi Ananda on Candidate CameraMayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda discusses her plan for Rotorua.26 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Juliet Greig on why she's standing for councilGreig discusses her plans for Napier City Council in her first time standing.25 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Greg Mawson on why he's standing for re-electionMawson discusses his plans for Napier City Council, should he be re-elected.25 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Orphée Mickalad on Candidate CameraCouncil candidate discusses the biggest issues facing Palmerston North ratepayers.25 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Brent Barrett on Candidate CameraCouncil candidate discusses the biggest issues facing city ratepayers.25 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pat Handcock on Candidate CameraPalmerston North's former police area commander wants a second term.23 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Vaughan Dennison on Candidate CameraCouncil candidate Vaughan Dennison discusses the city's growing infrastructure needs.23 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ronda Chrystal on Candidate CameraRonda Chrystal discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.23 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kirsten Wise on Candidate CameraKirsten Wise discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected as Mayor.23 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Andrew Tripe on Candidate CameraMeet Andrew Tripe, running for mayor of Whanganui.22 Aug 10:16 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ben Sandford on Candidate CameraLocal lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.22 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Reynold Macpherson on Candidate CameraReynold Macpherson talks about his hopes and policies if he is chosen to be Rotorua mayor.18 Aug 10:49 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Jo Hayes on Candidate CameraMasterton mayoral candidate Jo Hayes discusses the big local issues on camera.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate CameraHastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.17 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Leonie Hapeta on Candidate CameraLeonie Hapeta is running again for Palmerston North City Council.17 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tina Karaitiana on Candidate CameraMeet Tina Karaitiana, candidate for Gisborne District Council.16 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Alwyn Corban on Candidate CameraWinemaker Alwyn Corban is running for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rachel Bowen on Candidate CameraCouncil candidate Rachel Bowen discusses infrastructure and other election issues.16 Aug 12:11 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate CameraMeet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 11:25 AM
