New ZealandLow voter turnout - what's the issue?A commission of inquiry may be required to sort out the country's "dire" voter turnout for local body elections, a Dunedin political scientist says.15 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandLabour man fights election fraud chargeA Labour Party candidate in the first Super City elections denies he committed electoral fraud.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHardaker to stick with fluoride voteSeventy per cent of Hamilton ratepayers voted to return fluoride to the city's water supply after the council took it out in July.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionPam Corkery: Let's unite and tell the bullies in Wellington to stuff offThe legislation setting up the Super City corporatised 75 per cent of Auckland's substantial assets with the unspoken aim of selling them, writes Pam Corkery.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2013: Tamihere aims to alter trust thinkingFormer Labour Cabinet minister John Tamihere's bid to test the water for a political comeback has landed him a seat on the Waitakere Licensing Trust Board13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLow turnout spurs look at vote systemLocal Government Minister Chris Tremain is to look at fast-tracking plans to introduce electronic voting after the worst local body election turnout.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPalino to stick aroundJohn Palino is going to get a new dog, start a new business and marry his fiancee after failing in his bid for the Auckland mayoralty.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBudget, transport crucial issuesMayor Len Brown is back for a second term. He tells Bernard Orsman about lessons learned and the priorities for the next three years.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Palino's vote wake-up call for BrownAuckland mayoral wannabes Maurice Williamson and Cameron Brewer must have gone through a few "what if" moments following the weekend's results, writes Brian Rudman.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2013: New mayors voice their agendasHere's a breakdown of the key results and issues from local body elections around the North Island.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandName change no help to success in electionsChanging their names to get higher up the alphabetically arranged voting list of 28 candidates did not result in success.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2013: Community health push priority for new boardsIncreasing understanding of Maori and Pacific health and more funding for community health are among the goals for new members on Auckland's district health boards.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: Full Auckland resultsClick here for Auckland's full election results, and find out how much support the elected mayor, councillors and local board members received.13 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandRisk of stalemate in new councilThe balance of power at Auckland Council has tipped from left to right for the second term of Mayor Len Brown, a shift that's being compared with the US Govt deadlock.13 Oct 02:47 AM
New ZealandMayor pushes for mergerWellington's re-elected mayor wants to push ahead with a merger of local councils but won't say whether she would run as mayor of the super city.13 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandMayor beats 11 candidatesSheryl Mai is flexing her muscles this weekend after romping to victory in a 12-way tussle in Whangarei.13 Oct 12:18 AM
New ZealandSuper-capital next stepWellington's re-elected mayor wants to push ahead with a merger of local councils but won't say whether she would run as mayor of the supercity.12 Oct 10:38 PM
OpinionMike Williams: Poor turnout a vote for BrownThe low participation in the Auckland local elections can be seen as a tribute to two men; foundation Mayor Len Brown and Supercity architect Mark Ford.12 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandBack for a fourth time... only justTauranga mayor Stuart Crosbie has been narrowly returned for a fourth term, but lost most of his council in a resounding expression of public discontent.12 Oct 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Work starts now'New Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel is calling for an independent audit of the city's books.12 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandNew election role for Laws - gracious loserFailed Wanganui mayoral candidate Michael Laws reacted with uncharacteristic grace and humour after losing to incumbent Annette Main.12 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandHeaps still to do, says Supercity 'conductor'Auckland Mayor Len Brown is promising more of the same in his second term leading the SuperCity.12 Oct 06:37 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Don't care? Let government decideRodney Hide believes Len Brown is good for Auckland.12 Oct 06:20 PM
New ZealandBrown steps up for young house-huntersYoung married couple Imogen Haines and Darren Meredith thought a modest three-bedroom home in Glen Eden would put them on the property ladder.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLen Brown: Building up for a battleLen Brown is back as Auckland’s mayor and is ready to take on Wellington. The role, he says, is like being Prime Minister.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandI'll be back, vows beaten PalinoJohn Palino was known to a few fine-dining friends and late-night television junkies before he launched his campaign to be Auckland's Mayor.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Dirty tactics' can't mar mayoral victoryHamilton mayor Julie Hardaker has been returned to the city's top post in a close race against rival Ewan Wilson that was marred by dirty tactics and strange antics.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandElection results: Around the countryCheck out our updated local body election results from around the country.12 Oct 05:08 AM
