New ZealandLocal Focus: Leonie Hapeta on Candidate CameraLeonie Hapeta is running again for Palmerston North City Council.17 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral race: Viv Beck promises $200m to address congestionBeck rubbishes Council's 'far-fetched' and unfunded transport emissions blueprint.17 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tina Karaitiana on Candidate CameraMeet Tina Karaitiana, candidate for Gisborne District Council.16 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandLocal election candidates linked to Voices for FreedomCouncil and community board elections dotted with people linked to disinformation group.16 Aug 06:19 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Alwyn Corban on Candidate CameraWinemaker Alwyn Corban is running for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rachel Bowen on Candidate CameraCouncil candidate Rachel Bowen discusses infrastructure and other election issues.16 Aug 12:11 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate CameraMeet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 11:25 AM
BusinessA city's pricey quest for the perfect rubbish binUnhinged, on fire, unloved: A city's long search for the perfect bin comes at a high cost.14 Aug 08:50 PM
PoliticsNew rules let councils take over bus and ferry servicesCouncils will be able to nationalise services under new rules.14 Aug 06:01 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Michael Law on Candidate CameraMeet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.14 Aug 05:56 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral contest: John Banks calls on Viv Beck to throw in the towelViv Beck is lying low amid talk of doing deals and throwing in the towel.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: DC Harding on Candidate CameraMeet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.14 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandEfeso Collins could scoop Molloy votes - analystLeo Molloy's votes may now go to Efeso Collins in Auckland's mayoral election.13 Aug 02:58 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: James Barron on Candidate CameraMeet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.13 Aug 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Literally a nightmare' - Leo Molloy bows out of Auckland mayoral race to prevent Labour winMolloy said he had to resign as a "stare down" descended on crowded right candidates.12 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rawinia Parata on Candidate CameraRawinia Parata is a candidate for the Gisborne District Council.11 Aug 08:08 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Rawinia Parata on Candidate CameraMeet Rawinia Parata, candidate for Gisborne District Council.Watch11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Local elections struggle to get seriousOPINION: Our editorial on low nomination numbers for local authority elections.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Larry Foster on Candidate CameraMeet Gisborne District Council candidate Larry Foster.10 Aug 07:23 AM
New ZealandDespair over low election candidate numbersA considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.09 Aug 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Why bother voting in local elections?OPINION: Civic Trust Auckland secretary weighs up grassroots democracy.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Auckland at tipping point': Mayoral candidates' plans on law and order'We've all had a gutsful of seeing innocent people hurt' - Viv Beck.07 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandNew law gives Ngāi Tahu right to appoint two councillorsNational says the treaty does not trump democracy; Labour says it's the treaty evolving.03 Aug 07:02 AM
New ZealandDivision over plans for cycleway in Wellington Botanic GardensThere are fears a cycleway will be terrible for businesses and residents.03 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandHomeowner wins battle to prove cracks caused by neighbouring road constructionHomeowner proves roller building road caused more than $20,000 damage to his floors.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeeann Watson: Christchurch Super City - Is it time for a local government shakeup?OPINION: Is local government structure and operation no longer fit for purpose?01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnonymous Facebook post claims responsibility for Auckland mayoral candidate eggingTwo eggs were lobbed at Ted Johnston, but the original target was Leo Molloy.29 Jul 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Three Waters has blocked Govt's earsOPINION: Our editorial on the close of submissions for the Water Services Entities Bill.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mayoral candidates egged during public debateThe incident oddly came following a discussion about council spending.26 Jul 08:48 AM
New ZealandCouncil to discuss contentious issue of Mayor Tim Shadbolt's rental car sagaInvercargill Mayor's rental car arrangements will be brought to council table tomorrow.24 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandArdern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticismCo-governance concerns boil over after PM speaks at a local government conference.24 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandDo 'stars' make good politicians?Former All Black Keven Mealamu is set to run for Auckland Council in the Franklin ward.24 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandTwo high-profile Māori race for mayoraltyBoth candidates are politically savvy and keen to sort out some longstanding issues.22 Jul 11:52 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopefuls face off over digital diversionThe Auckland mayoralty heats up with candidates in a spat over a website domain mystery22 Jul 08:32 PM
