New ZealandParker overtakes Anderton in mayoral race - pollIncumbent Bob Parker is way ahead of rival Jim Anderton in the Christchurch city mayoralty race, according to a poll issued today.29 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandKaiapoi sewerage damage could take a year to fixSewage will flow into the Kaiapoi River for at least another month and it could take a year to rebuild all the area's quake-damaged sewerage systems.28 Sep 11:27 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Election suffering lack of gravitasBlockbuster issues sorely missing as candidates morph into anonymous blob.27 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandMcCarten has a bob each way in his choice of candidatesUnion leader and political commentator Matt McCarten has endorsed Super City candidates to help left-leaning voters elect a progressive mayor and Auckland Council.27 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice probe voting scam death threatPolice are investigating a death threat against a political organiser in relation to a possible Super City voting scam in South Auckland.27 Sep 04:30 PM
New Zealand1200 job cuts to save city $66.5mThe Super City will open for business on November 1 with 1223 fewer staff than the existing councils and their business units.27 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandHeritage lovers line up to save St JamesCouncil candidates, promoters back Herald plea to save decaying theatre.27 Sep 03:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Restore St James and make Auckland NZ's arts capital26 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandMayor's letter backed 'animal' rapistMayor Meng Foon says it was a mistake to write a letter supporting a man who raped a woman then got takeaways before raping her again.26 Sep 04:30 PM
