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Inside Auckland mayoral candidate's plans to scrap light rail
Northwest Auckland is poorly served by public transport, says Viv Beck.
Wellington mayoral hopeful says it's time for women to lead after Roe v Wade decision
Tory Whanau has announced her campaign policies at an event in the capital tonight.
Mayors and councillors support petition to lower voting age to 16
The petition will be handed to Parliament today.
Raetihi local enters race for Ruapehu mayoralty
Ruapehu District Council's youngest councillor is entering the district's mayoralty race.
New Plymouth council boss on leave following secret emergency meeting
It's understood the behind-closed-doors meeting dealt with an employment issue.
'Irresponsible cowards': Auckland mayoral candidate, family nearly driven off the road
The hating has to stop, says Councillor Cathy Casey.
'Labour doesn't rate him': Wellington Mayoral announcement met with scorn
Eagle announced on Monday that he is running for Wellington Mayor.
Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bid
Paul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.
Analysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secret
Labour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.
Rotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovation
The current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.
'Speed dating': The first Auckland mayoral debate with leading candidates
Ted Johnston used the debate to promote his co-leadership of the New Conservative Party.
'Speed dating': Mayoral debate - candidates reveal Ports of Auckland preferences
One issue that drew interesting responses was what to do with Ports of Auckland.
Simon Wilson: A laughable mayoral poll, but a big winner anyway
There are things to learn in political polls even when the pollsters get it wrong.
Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beat
To go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.
National Party quietly getting behind Viv Beck in Auckland mayoral race
Beck said she is the only centre-right candidate in the mayoral race.
Auckland 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.'
Off to hospital: Auckland mayoral candidate clashes with 'drunk or drugged' driver
Lord said there was "one drunk driver down. And I'm not upset about it".
'Top secret sell-off': Council to sell stake in prime city land after confidential meeting
Retirees have been blindsided by the move and critics are decrying a lack of transparency.
Maurice Williamson standing for seat on Auckland Council
Maurice Williamson is seeking one of two Howick seats on Auckland Council.
Petition to pedestrianise Queen St launched
'Hugely supported by the 45,000 who live in the city centre.'
Gisborne district councillor questions Mayor Stoltz's ability
Meredith Akuhata-Brown says background makes it hard to understand issues affecting Māori.
Lianne Dalziel: Only two options for the Christchurch stadium
My heart says I want to just get on with it.
Two Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay
"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.
John MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrong
OPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.
$65m port debacle: Auckland Council must share the blame - Darby
Councillors came late to demanding answers but were 'strung along'.
Three Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'
Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.
Auckland Council set to appeal against go-ahead for new town 'the size of Napier'
Auckland Council to appeal the rezoning of 330 hectares of land in Drury.
'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation
'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'
The next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu bill
The Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.
Blessing marks the end of seven years of work
Building blessing marks the end of seven years work
John MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinks
Chch households besieged by foul smell have right to feel abandoned, John MacDonald says.
Foresters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision
"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.
Tenants cheer Napier council's decision to keep community housing
Advocates celebrate decision to keep community housing.