New ZealandElection U-turn: Barrett returns to mayoral race, apologises to supportersDecision comes two weeks after she said she would not be campaigning for health reasons.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow do Gisborne's council candidates plan to vote in Māori wards referendumOf 31 candidates, 30 responded, with most backing Māori wards to stay.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaking business lessons to the council table: Gisborne candidate’s pitchThe 32-year-old father of two says financial hardship shaped his outlook.12 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrom Antarctica to council: Candidate’s vision for a destination GisborneJodie Curtis is one of 19 candidates contesting eight general ward seats.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandUnion claims Rotorua nursery closing, council says no decisions made yetThe Rotorua Lakes Council says it is discussing 'a proposal' with staff.10 Sep 02:26 AM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConflict at Northland Regional Council top table investigatedTui Shortland and Geoff Crawford resolve matters directly after complaints are dismissed.09 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims mayoral hopeful missed 'financial mistakes' as CEOFormer council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.08 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate drops out due to 'health complication''I will get through this setback,' Haehaetu Barrett posted on social media.08 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandWhere Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsPoll on the future of Rotorua's three-member Māori ward occurs alongside local election.07 Sep 06:08 PM
New Zealand'Heartening' rise in dog adoptions, but many still being put downCouncil highlights need for potential dog owners to make 'informed choices'.06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Rotorua ward candidates name their key issues, 10-year visionQuick takes from Rotorua Lakes Council candidates on their priorities if elected.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Working smarter': Māori ward candidate's vision for council changeHuriwai's campaign mantra is ‘no decisions made for us or about us without us’.04 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne election season heats up as candidates make their pitchMayoral candidates had three minutes to state their campaigns.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Identical to Grand Theft Auto': Call to cap nitrous oxide bottle sizesMatt Winiata found nine nitrous oxide bottles in 10 minutes in Manurewa.03 Sep 06:23 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General ends Tauranga City Council spending probeIt follows concerns raised by MPs and others about commission-era financial decisions.02 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandComputing lecturer Ian Allan runs for Gisborne general wardAllan advocates for the council to connect education and industry.02 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandMP claims council's social post is campaigning for Māori wards - electoral officer says it's fineAct Party's local government spokesman claims a council Facebook post is unbalanced.01 Sep 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Who’s going to read it?': Research taken off library shelf and transformed into art showcaseThe exhibition features 30+ local artists and opens on September 27 in Gisborne.01 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Rabbit plague': Brazen bunnies overrun property, causing pest control confusionWho is ultimately responsible for pest control in the region?31 Aug 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Vital': Māori ward candidate pushes for East Coast voice in councilMateawa Keelan is one of 11 candidates for five Māori ward seats.30 Aug 05:00 PM
