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Local Focus: Who is Tangi Utikere, Labour candidate for Palmerston North?

Deputy Mayor looking for a promotion to MP. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Who is William Wood, National Party candidate for Palmerston North?

Young business student running for Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Comment: A night with Billy TK - and his conspiracy theories

David Fisher went to an Advance NZ meeting and fact-checked Billy Te Kahika.

I'm in favour of NZ's elimination strategy - here are 7 reasons why

Better systems and policy will result because Kiwis care how NZ responds to Covid-19.

'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga

A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Unfashionable Government criticism will continue

COMMENT: I want to defend the right of media and commentators to criticise government.

Local Focus: Who is Steph Lewis, Labour candidate for Whanganui?

A mixed rural and urban understanding of Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Who is Harete Hipango, National candidate for Whanganui?

"Someone not to be messed around with". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Claire Trevett: The two Covid-19 numbers that sent PM to lockdown

The PM had a very fine line to walk between going too soon, and leaving it too late.

Will Covid-19 end the traditional election campaign?

Big rallies, street corner meetings and baby kissing may come a cropper in Campaign 2020.

OIA rules flouted in election year - Ombudsman's warning

Agencies are 'dragging the chain', says Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier.

Jacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clip

Is the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?

Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian

Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.

Letters: Media must hold council to account

More than ever, it's important for us to continue to pay for the service of news.

Letters: Special thanks to A&E team

A&E reception area was busy, and a doctor short, But still all gave excellent service.

Letters: Council's road to inclusivity

When made aware by this newspaper of the decision, I was somewhat dumbfounded.