HHeadlines Read More Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and RangitīkeiNovember 10, 2025 Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
NNew Zealand Read More Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera PanioraNovember 4, 2025 “The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…
SSports Read More Auckland mayor and police urge safe celebrations for Kiwis v Tonga league clashNovember 1, 2025 With the Kiwis hosting Mate Ma’a Tonga, police are expecting a bumper crowd on Sunday at Eden Park…
NNew Zealand Read More Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow TaneOctober 24, 2025 Larsen said he wanted to congratulate Kaipara’s people for electing a great council. He looked forward to all…
NNew Zealand Read More Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen bows out after defeatOctober 20, 2025 He said he was “naturally disappointed” to lose his seat but optimistic about what was ahead. “I’m positive…
NNew Zealand Read More Local elections 2025: Deputy mayors chosen for Napier, Hastings, Wairoa; final regional councillor electedOctober 20, 2025 Deputy mayors will be sworn in during the first council meetings set down for the end of October…
NNew Zealand Read More Wellington councillor Ray Chung re-elected with a margin of 45 votesOctober 17, 2025 Both the Prime Minister and the Labour leader criticised Chung over an email he sent about former mayor…
NNew Zealand Read More Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson calls emergency meeting over election complaintOctober 16, 2025 The meeting will be held at 5.30pm, at Mangawhai 1C and online. He requested the public be excluded,…
NNew Zealand Read More New HBRC councillor wants chair role: ‘I’m not there to be an ornament’October 15, 2025 Neil Kirton was top on 10,599 and last term’s chair Hinewai Ormsby was third on 8436. Ormsby said…
HHeadlines Read More Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, Dave McKenzie, resignsOctober 15, 2025 In a statement, McKenzie said he was disappointed but destructive misinformation and hatred online had become too much…
NNew Zealand Read More Western Bay local election: Māori ward councillor disappointed by poll resultOctober 12, 2025 “We’ve only really got three years to ensure that our voices are heard for the benefit of all…
NNew Zealand Read More Media Insider: ‘F***ing cow’ – newspaper publisher and Auckland Council candidate Bo Burns’ expletive-laden rant about retiring councillor Sharon StewartOctober 6, 2025 Stewart had suggested in a Facebook comment that “social media seems to be doing a good job. I…