New ZealandRival personalities vie for Christchurch mayoraltyCities throughout New Zealand will be voting for new leaders as Auckland ushers in the Super City in October. Jarrod Booker examines two very different candidates running for Christchurch mayor.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBackdown on bus lanesAuckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBanks under fire over alcohol policySuper City mayoral contender John Banks is facing heat over his liquor policy on top of revelations that his son Alex was among those who "egged on" a schoolmate who died after binge-drinking.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil backtracks on bus lane enforcementAfter a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.02 Sep 03:01 AM
New Zealand<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Free firewood likely to stay - but phone zones won't change01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandJudge dismisses credibility of Super City candidateA right-wing Super City candidate must pay a finance company more than $70,000 after a judge ruled that she misled it by not revealing a debt.31 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Ask Phoebe</i>: Council, board and CCOs all have their part to play in Super City31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City will cut water costs - HideAucklanders on the whole are set to pay less for their water under the new Super City council, Rodney Hide says.30 Aug 04:32 AM
New Zealand<i>Anne Gibson:</i> Nervous wait for convention centre bidsFive Auckland bids to build the country's only international convention and exhibition centre are in the spotlight; the Government has to pick one, writes Anne Gibson.29 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> If Banks is serious about heritage site, now is time to lead29 Aug 05:30 PM
