New ZealandMayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda retracts claim she won an EmmyThe newest candidate accepted responsibility for confusion after saying she won an Emmy.22 Jul 08:08 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dealing to Palmerston North's river rubbishPlanning for beautiful rivers in Palmerston North ahead of strong urban growth.22 Jul 12:29 AM
PoliticsArdern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three WatersJacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.20 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandFirst wāhine Māori stands for Ruapehu mayoraltyFiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase is the first wāhine Māori to stand for the council's top job.20 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandSir Tim's costly ride: Mayor spends $523 on rental to travel from Wgtn to P NorthAngry mayor says council making a decision on the rental car is misuse of council time.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandKeven Mealamu set to stand for Auckland CouncilFormer All Black to stand as an independent in Franklin ward for the Auckland Council.19 Jul 03:44 AM
New ZealandGovt gives councils $350,000 each to set up Three WatersNational, Act say new funding for councils is another "bribe" to get support for 3 Waters.19 Jul 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, Leo Molloy locked in absurd wedge politicsOPINION: Some of Auckland's leading mayoral candidates are saying the strangest things.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJack Tame: TV interview was comedy but showed Auckland mayoral candidate as he isOpinion: There are no doubts about what sort of mayor Leo Molloy would be.15 Jul 09:55 PM
Freight and logisticsAuckland ferry overhaul - landmark or small wins?Devonport gets shake-up but Waiheke service still sparking disputes.15 Jul 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonAuckland mayoralty: Is it the 'Fes and Leo Show', or still too early to say?OPINION: New mayoral poll creates some winners and losers but it's still early days.13 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral poll: Efeso Collins opens up leadNational's de facto local government arm C&R is getting behind Viv Beck.13 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Back to life': Customers return to Municipal Building after $23m restorationThe restored building in Hastings is welcoming back visitors and customers.07 Jul 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAspiring Māori politicians encouraged to stand for councilElection by postal vote is on September 16-October 8.06 Jul 06:22 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about payingThe council has waived $50,000 of protest traffic bills.06 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandInside Auckland mayoral candidate's plans to scrap light railNorthwest Auckland is poorly served by public transport, says Viv Beck.03 Jul 02:38 AM
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
