PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A laughable mayoral poll, but a big winner anywayThere are things to learn in political polls even when the pollsters get it wrong.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beatTo go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.20 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational Party quietly getting behind Viv Beck in Auckland mayoral raceBeck said she is the only centre-right candidate in the mayoral race.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland 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.'19 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandOff to hospital: Auckland mayoral candidate clashes with 'drunk or drugged' driverLord said there was "one drunk driver down. And I'm not upset about it".18 Jun 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Top secret sell-off': Council to sell stake in prime city land after confidential meetingRetirees have been blindsided by the move and critics are decrying a lack of transparency.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaurice Williamson standing for seat on Auckland CouncilMaurice Williamson is seeking one of two Howick seats on Auckland Council.14 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPetition to pedestrianise Queen St launched'Hugely supported by the 45,000 who live in the city centre.'14 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandGisborne district councillor questions Mayor Stoltz's abilityMeredith Akuhata-Brown says background makes it hard to understand issues affecting Māori.13 Jun 11:52 PM
OpinionLianne Dalziel: Only two options for the Christchurch stadiumMy heart says I want to just get on with it.13 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.10 Jun 04:53 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrongOPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.10 Jun 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$65m port debacle: Auckland Council must share the blame - DarbyCouncillors came late to demanding answers but were 'strung along'.08 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.08 Jun 02:30 AM
BusinessAuckland 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.04 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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.'02 Jun 06:39 PM
PoliticsThe next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu billThe Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.02 Jun 07:14 AM
BusinessBlessing marks the end of seven years of workBuilding blessing marks the end of seven years work31 May 09:49 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinksChch households besieged by foul smell have right to feel abandoned, John MacDonald says.27 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandForesters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.19 May 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenants cheer Napier council's decision to keep community housingAdvocates celebrate decision to keep community housing.19 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandHastings' Heretaunga St: A tale of two sides of the citySome businesses feeling hard done by after upgrade to Hastings city centre.18 May 01:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: Is it time for a Christchurch super city?Consider merging the Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri councils, John MacDonald says.13 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandReopening of borders: Mayoral candidates on their plans for new AucklandersWith Auckland set to get a new mayor, what sort of city will migrants be returning to?10 May 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristine Fletcher: Enough of weak mayors - Auckland needs a leaderOPINION: Auckland councillor says the city needs someone able to unify and speak up.09 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsCouncil chairman ousted following alleged racist remarksRuss Rimmington has been accused of making racist comments during a public forum in 2021.09 May 08:19 AM
New ZealandAlarm bells sound over Nelson library site after sea rise reportRecent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.07 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandMayor 'delighted' at court win over forestersCouncil in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies05 May 03:50 AM
KahuEke Panuku heads to Human Rights Review Tribunal in protracted legal battleEke Panuku in legal battle with former Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere.03 May 04:49 AM
New ZealandGreens ditch male co-leader rule and add Māori requirementParty brought in the female and male co-leader requirement in 1995.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFinal decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting planPart of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.01 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: David Seymour reacts to Three Waters reformsAct Party leader David Seymour said his party would not support the Three Waters reforms and would return the assets to councils. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch29 Apr 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Equal voting rights' or 'apartheid': Submissions heard on Rotorua local billMayor: 'Rotorua is unique, what suits us does not necessarily suit the rest of NZ.'22 Apr 07:29 AM
New ZealandSpat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High CourtValuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.22 Apr 03:50 AM
