New ZealandAnderton presses on with mayoral bidJim Anderton has announced he will stand down as MP for Wigram if he wins the Christchurch mayoralty, in light of the challenges presented by last week's earthquake.12 Sep 02:43 AM
New ZealandSPCA boss is in doghouseWhen neighbours complained of the noise and smell emanating from the local SPCA, the council was bound to investigate.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City election - police called in after enrolment 'irregularities'Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil to subsidise cloth nappiesIn what could be a first for NZ, a council is looking to sell subsidised cloth nappies from its front desk.10 Sep 12:22 AM
New ZealandMayoral taunts on drinking, lyingJohn Banks and Andrew Williams nearly came to blows at a fiery Super City candidates meeting in a North Shore church hall.09 Sep 07:43 PM
New ZealandPutting fire in the region's engine roomManukau has fallen on tough times. Christopher Adams looks at what is happening to help.09 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Bevan Rapson:</i> Mayoral contenders inject heat into an otherwise tepid campaign08 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resiliencePeter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.08 Sep 05:30 PM
