New ZealandAbout 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in HamiltonCelebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.10 Sep 08:20 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Napier mayoral front-runners front upKirsten Wise and Chris Tremain discuss the issues. Made with funding on NZ On Air.09 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton council puts proposal to buy riverside apartments on holdMayoral opponent fears the council will be asked to push through more big ticket items08 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How to make Auckland fit for 21st centuryCOMMENT: Auckland Council election is about making a city fit for purpose in 21st century.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hot on port progressCouncil candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandCouncil candidates refuse to share stage with indecent assault offenderSome candidates said it was outrageous he would even be allowed to stand for election.04 Sep 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow good (or poor) are they? We rate the Auckland councillorsWe rate every Auckland councillor standing for re-election.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: The only Tamihere policy that makes perfect senseCOMMENT: National interest would be better served by rationalisation of country's ports.30 Aug 05:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bidJames Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch27 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bidJames Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vote now, pay later, as candidates roll out the barrelWe say: Councils are running out of money as candidates take the hustings with promises.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Is John Tamihere Auckland's Brexit or Trump moment?COMMENT: Will you bet your last $10 on John Tamihere?24 Aug 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How to make sense of Auckland Council election candidatesCOMMENT: Many upstanding people are standing for Council. But which ones have good ideas?23 Aug 08:55 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Candidate advocates spending on arts and cultureIt's time for a shake-up says Mercia-Dawn Yates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Aug 05:00 AM
EntertainmentRatepayers stump up $15,000 for Mike McRoberts mayoral debateSecrecy clause means ratepayers can't know much the celebrity host will be paid.21 Aug 08:32 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: No Phil, cities aren't 'failing' - they're choked by red tapeCOMMENT: Maybe Phil Twyford could rebuild his reputation by demolishing all the red tape.21 Aug 06:26 PM
PoliticsLetters: Whanganui council 'too male, too white and too old'Non-alphabetical listing of candidates' names on ballot papers could be a game-changer.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff v John Tamihere in Herald debate - who won?Top candidates for Auckland mayoralty squared off on nzherald.co.nz at 7pm tonight.21 Aug 08:00 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Kaitiakitanga, guardianship and biculturalismContemporary views on ancient concepts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Aug 07:39 AM
New ZealandTamihere's plan to dump fuel tax 'pure fantasy' without Government approval"I think that Mr Tamihere has an extreme case of electionitis," Phil Twyford said.21 Aug 03:41 AM
New Zealand'City of Snails': Tamihere wants to dump Auckland fuel taxPrivate investment can make up the money lost through dropping fuel tax, Tamihere says.20 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportMayoral motivations: Goff and TamihereTim McCready put these questions to mayoral hopefuls Phil Goff and John Tamihere.20 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: A catch-up signal for AucklandCOMMENT: Auckland urgently needs a shared development plan.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe battle for Auckland: Tamihere confident of winning mayoraltyTamihere says Wellington chokehold on Auckland will end when he becomes mayor.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe battle for Auckland: Goff says his skill and experience will win mayoraltyPhil Goff is promoting an inclusive, progressive and world class city for a second term.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix mayors confirmed without a fightSix councils already know who will lead them next term and voting hasn't even opened.20 Aug 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClimate change and the Swarbrick effect: Is this a youthquake?A number of dynamic young people are standing for office this year.20 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandRestraining order sought against Kāpiti Coast ex-councillorDavid Scott was convicted after pressing his crotch against a female co-worker.20 Aug 01:35 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Candidate wants somewhere to park his ute and load upLess focus on 'the grandiose projects'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Aug 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTamihere's Harbour Bridge plan an 'ugly munter'John Tamihere says the Auckland Harbour Bridge superstructure can be built in six years.18 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.18 Aug 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIs there a crisis? The real story about Auckland's finances, ratesIt's election time: Are Auckland Council finances out of control like some candidates say?18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Controversial mayoral candidate says he's honest, not racistCasson is sure he has a chance to become mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandGoff launches campaign for a second term as Auckland MayorPhil Goff chose the Diversity Centre in Papatoetoe to launch his second bid for mayor.18 Aug 01:30 AM
