New ZealandTim Shadbolt v Suzanne PrenticeBlogging the debate between Invercargill mayor hopefuls Tim Shadbolt and Suzanne Prentice.12 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionDeputy mayors support own for first Super City mayorThe deputy mayors of Auckland City and Manukau councils, David Hay and Gary Troup, say why they think their leader is the best person to be the first mayor of the Super City.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Region's council must address area differences after election12 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionOwners can try to fight demolition rulingsOwners of Christchurch historic buildings will be able to fight demolition rulings that their earthquake-damaged properties are dangerous and insanitary.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Paul Holmes:</i> A city battered but not bowedBroadcaster Paul Holmes returns to the city where he began his career to see how locals are coping in the wake of the earthquake.12 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandAnderton presses on with mayoral bidJim Anderton has announced he will stand down as MP for Wigram if he wins the Christchurch mayoralty, in light of the challenges presented by last week's earthquake.12 Sep 02:43 AM
New ZealandSPCA boss is in doghouseWhen neighbours complained of the noise and smell emanating from the local SPCA, the council was bound to investigate.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City election - police called in after enrolment 'irregularities'Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil to subsidise cloth nappiesIn what could be a first for NZ, a council is looking to sell subsidised cloth nappies from its front desk.10 Sep 12:22 AM
New ZealandMayoral taunts on drinking, lyingJohn Banks and Andrew Williams nearly came to blows at a fiery Super City candidates meeting in a North Shore church hall.09 Sep 07:43 PM
New ZealandPutting fire in the region's engine roomManukau has fallen on tough times. Christopher Adams looks at what is happening to help.09 Sep 05:30 PM