Local Elections
A new mayor for Auckland - who will it be?
Auckland will have a new mayor after the local elections later this year. The Detail talks to the three frontrunners for the job.
AudioThree-way race for Whangārei mayoralty
The mayoral race in Whangārei has just three contestants and one is in it mainly to boost her chances of winning a council seat.
Meet the candidates vying to be their region's first Māori mayor
As hundreds of candidates compete for a spot on their local council, some are determined to go a step further and make history, by becoming their region's first Māori mayor.
Councils' Christmas party “cash splash” backlash
With local elections looming, Newshub crunched the numbers on local councils “splashing cash” on Christmas parties for staff. It turned out to be a drop in the bucket, and the online exclusive… Audio
Councils' Christmas party “cash splash” backlash
With local elections looming, Newshub crunched the numbers on local councils “splashing cash” on Christmas parties for staff. It turned out to be a drop in the bucket, and the online exclusive…
AudioThree out in front of Hamilton mayoral race
While eight candidates are vying for the top job in Hamilton, only three appear to be front-runners.
Coy candidates playing the media
Prospective politicians with hired hands from PR are flying kites in the media before committing to a campaign. Candidates running for office should be covered as news but can the media avoid being… Video, Audio
Coy candidates playing the media
Prospective politicians with hired hands from PR are flying kites in the media before committing to a campaign. Candidates running for office should be covered as news but can the media avoid being…
Video, AudioLocal Body Election Special 2016
Philippa Tolley hosts a Local Body Election Special with winning mayors reacting, and RNZ reporters rounding up results from across the country. Audio
Disappointing turnout as Akld mayoral race nears finish
Our Auckland Correspondent says something is missing from Auckland's mayoral election race - voter enthusiasm. Audio
Eight challengers taken on previously unopposed Howick Ward duo
A candidate in one of the biggest contests for a seat on the Auckland council says there's an underbelly of racism in the city's south-eastern suburbs. Todd Niall reports. Audio
Expensive signatures
Some surprising sums were paid at a political fundraiser recently, raising questions that weren't fully answered in the media. Audio
Expensive signatures
Some surprising sums were paid at a political fundraiser recently, raising questions that weren't fully answered in the media.
AudioThe race to be Wellington's mayor
Four mayoral candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to lead Wellington. Find out where each stands on policy.
Election Highlights
Philippa Tolley and the Insight team present edited highlights of the 2013 Local Elections. Audio
Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt
Tim Shadbolt is about to start his ninth term as Mayor, having been re-elected in invercargill for the seventh time. Audio
Women lead the way as mayors
Six new woman mayors have been elected - with many beating male incumbents to take the top job. Audio
Hawkes Bay Wrap
The makeup of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council remains uncertain with one key result to be decided on special votes. Audio
Local government analyst
Dr Andy Asquith is the director of the public management group at Massey University and a specialist in local government Audio
Auckland correspondent analyses result
Our Auckland correspondent Todd Niall looks at Len Browns reelection. Audio
