Labour Party president Andrew Little says its next candidate in Te Atatu, who will be selected today, will have to repair damage done by ousted MP Chris Carter.

There were heated scenes at an Auckland Council meeting this morning as protesters tried to stop a heritage demolition.

Many suppliers may never be paid back for giving to the recovery operation at Pike River Coal mine, the Grey District Mayor says.

A plan to put one of the country's most pristine beaches back in public hands has been presented to the Government.

Gambling opponents have criticised Auckland Mayor Len Brown for accepting campaign funds from SkyCity.

Auckland's first Super City mayor was elected using largely anonymous donations.

The bill setting up the framework for the Govt's $1bn leaky homes package gets its first reading in Parliament today.