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Jackson sues over Maori board selection
Broadcaster Willie Jackson is taking legal action after failing to secure one of two urban Maori positions on the Independent Maori Statutory Board.
Broadcaster Willie Jackson is taking legal action after failing to secure one of two urban Maori positions on the Independent Maori Statutory Board.
Former National Party President Michelle Boag is the latest figure on the political right to rule herself out of seeking Act's nomination to represent Epsom in this year's election.
Cycle deaths on Auckland's roads reinforce the need for faster action on critical transport projects, says the city's chamber of commerce.
Minor parties are likely to play a central role in this year's election campaign, but the 2014 election year could be the year of the 'micro party', writes Bryce Edwards.
A bruised and bleeding Mosgiel woman blames the Dunedin City Council for her seeing in the new year at Dunedin Hospital.
An official Auckland Transport survey reveals the horrifying number of red-light runners at some of the city's busiest intersections - and most were cyclists.
Mike Sabin's family and career experiences have helped his first term as a backbencher.
Cycling campaigners fear more deaths or injuries in downtown Auckland unless an off-road bikeway being built through Grafton Gully is extended to the waterfront.
"He actually was a really great mentor." Bevan Chuang says she still looks up to Len Brown, and hopes to move on from last year's sex scandal.
Michalis Rokas - European Union Charge d'Affaires talks to political editor Audrey Young.
Tourism chief Martin Snedden is fighting construction of a concrete cycleway running past the family holiday home even though it is considered a boon for tourists.
He may have failed to become Auckland's first Pasifika mayor, but now the Rev Uesifili Unasa has his sights set on furthering his political career - at a national level.
New Zealanders would rather have an internet tycoon feed their cat while they're on holiday than an under-fire mayor and two former right-wing politicians, a poll shows.
It was a tumultuous and colourful year in politics, littered with downfalls, fiascos and failures, writes Bryce Edwards.
A round-up of some important and interesting items in the mainstream media and blogosphere that you might have missed over the last few weeks.
The pressure on Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer has eased after it was found that a free trip he took to Port Douglas was declared in the council gift register in 2011.
When Santa packs his sleigh in the next couple of days, it's fair to assume he won't be needing a lot of space for parcels for one Len Brown.
Auditor-General Lyn Provost is the right person to take inquiries into Len Brown's relationship with the SkyCity hotels and casino operator to the obvious next stage.
The manner in which Mr Brown has brazened it out with the council and the people this week shows he doesn't really get that his tide has gone out. The city needs a new leader.
Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer, who has been baying for Mayor Len Brown's blood for not declaring gifts, has admitted not declaring a four-day junket to the Gold Coast.
The Brown hearing was more akin to a show trial, writes Brian Rudman.
Amid calls of "shame on you'' from the gallery, Auckland Mayor Len Brown was thrown a lifeline by his councillors when they voted to censure him but did not hold a vote of no confidence.
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says his council's decision to censure him today was "fair but very firm" and appropriate.
Auckland Council is paying $60.7 million for Auckland University's home for cricket and rugby.