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Wellington's mayor has U-turned on plans to run again for the role in the future, and is instead eyeing up Parliament with the Green Party

24 September 2025

Wellington's mayor has U-turned on plans to run again for the role in the future, and is instead eyeing up Parliament with the Green Party

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Another jolt to the Nelson community, reeling already from blows to their regional economy
	19 Sep: Another jolt to the Nelson community, reeling already from blows to their regional economy... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says an events funds is a good start but not a long term solution
	15 Sep: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says an events funds is a good start but not a long term solution... more

Access to information could be a barrier for getting people to vote in local government elections
	10 Sep: Access to information could be a barrier for getting people to vote in local government elections... more

Suggestions that Christchurch City Council's dog management regulations need changes
	9 Sep: Suggestions that Christchurch City Council's dog management regulations need changes... more

Better, faster, cheaper's the aim of the newly announced refresh to Auckland's transport governance
	5 Sep: Better, faster, cheaper's the aim of the newly announced refresh to Auckland's transport governance... more

Otago Regional Council is assessing the potential effects of earthquakes in the Clutha Delta area
	2 Sep: Otago Regional Council is assessing the potential effects of earthquakes in the Clutha Delta area... more

Hobson's Pledge is defending its decision to use Rotorua's Mayor in its campaign against Maori wards, without her permission
	30 Aug: Hobson's Pledge is defending its decision to use Rotorua's Mayor in its campaign against Maori wards, without her permission... more

Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency
	28 Aug: Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency... more

Concern that internal issues among gang members in Levin is spilling out into the community
	25 Aug: Concern that internal issues among gang members in Levin is spilling out into the community... more

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Former New Zealand coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised the young All Blacks locking trio that will be tasked with leading the second-row in tomorrow morning's test against Scotland at Murrayfield More...

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Today's News

Rugby:
Former New Zealand coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised the young All Blacks locking trio that will be tasked with leading the second-row in tomorrow morning's test against Scotland at Murrayfield 15:07

Rugby League:
In-form Kiwis five-eighth Dylan Brown reckons the foundations of CommBank Stadium will be rocked in tomorrow night's Pacific Championship final 14:57

International:
Sudan's crisis has entered a dramatic new phase — but it started years ago 14:17

Law and Order:
Biosecurity are waiting to confirm if another yellow-legged hornet's been found in Auckland 14:07

Environment:
Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the west coast of Northland and Auckland from 1pm today 13:47

Motorsports:
Kiwi Formula One driver Liam Lawson doesn't rate his chances in tomorrow morning's Sprint Race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix 13:27

International:
Former prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson faces uncertainty after 30 years of bad headlines 13:07

Motoring:
Koko-tau Road, in Wellington's Parkvale, is closed following a serious crash involving cyclists 13:07

Rugby:
Michael Jackson reckons it doesn't matter if you're black or white and Ardie Savea is taking a similar line when it comes to the All Blacks jersey 12:27

Law and Order:
An Algerian sex offender has been arrested once again - after being mistakenly released from a London prison over a week ago 11:57

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