New ZealandWellington mayoral hopeful says it's time for women to lead after Roe v Wade decisionTory Whanau has announced her campaign policies at an event in the capital tonight.30 Jun 06:15 AM
New ZealandMayors and councillors support petition to lower voting age to 16The petition will be handed to Parliament today.29 Jun 04:05 AM
KahuRaetihi local enters race for Ruapehu mayoraltyRuapehu District Council's youngest councillor is entering the district's mayoralty race.29 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandNew Plymouth council boss on leave following secret emergency meetingIt's understood the behind-closed-doors meeting dealt with an employment issue.28 Jun 05:47 PM
New Zealand'Irresponsible cowards': Auckland mayoral candidate, family nearly driven off the roadThe hating has to stop, says Councillor Cathy Casey.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Labour doesn't rate him': Wellington Mayoral announcement met with scornEagle announced on Monday that he is running for Wellington Mayor.27 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandRongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bidPaul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.26 Jun 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secretLabour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovationThe current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Speed dating': The first Auckland mayoral debate with leading candidatesTed Johnston used the debate to promote his co-leadership of the New Conservative Party.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Speed dating': Mayoral debate - candidates reveal Ports of Auckland preferencesOne issue that drew interesting responses was what to do with Ports of Auckland.23 Jun 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A laughable mayoral poll, but a big winner anywayThere are things to learn in political polls even when the pollsters get it wrong.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beatTo go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.20 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational Party quietly getting behind Viv Beck in Auckland mayoral raceBeck said she is the only centre-right candidate in the mayoral race.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayoral candidate home safe after being bloodied and bruised in alleged assault'Doc said no shower till Monday so I'm lobbying the wife about sponge baths.'19 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandOff to hospital: Auckland mayoral candidate clashes with 'drunk or drugged' driverLord said there was "one drunk driver down. And I'm not upset about it".18 Jun 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Top secret sell-off': Council to sell stake in prime city land after confidential meetingRetirees have been blindsided by the move and critics are decrying a lack of transparency.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaurice Williamson standing for seat on Auckland CouncilMaurice Williamson is seeking one of two Howick seats on Auckland Council.14 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPetition to pedestrianise Queen St launched'Hugely supported by the 45,000 who live in the city centre.'14 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandGisborne district councillor questions Mayor Stoltz's abilityMeredith Akuhata-Brown says background makes it hard to understand issues affecting Māori.13 Jun 11:52 PM
OpinionLianne Dalziel: Only two options for the Christchurch stadiumMy heart says I want to just get on with it.13 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.10 Jun 04:53 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrongOPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.10 Jun 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$65m port debacle: Auckland Council must share the blame - DarbyCouncillors came late to demanding answers but were 'strung along'.08 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.08 Jun 02:30 AM
BusinessAuckland Council set to appeal against go-ahead for new town 'the size of Napier'Auckland Council to appeal the rezoning of 330 hectares of land in Drury.04 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'02 Jun 06:39 PM
PoliticsThe next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu billThe Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.02 Jun 07:14 AM
BusinessBlessing marks the end of seven years of workBuilding blessing marks the end of seven years work31 May 09:49 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinksChch households besieged by foul smell have right to feel abandoned, John MacDonald says.27 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandForesters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.19 May 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenants cheer Napier council's decision to keep community housingAdvocates celebrate decision to keep community housing.19 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandHastings' Heretaunga St: A tale of two sides of the citySome businesses feeling hard done by after upgrade to Hastings city centre.18 May 01:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: Is it time for a Christchurch super city?Consider merging the Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri councils, John MacDonald says.13 May 02:10 AM
