Politics

The councillor says she's running for the mayoralty, saying she is concerned about the "tone, the tactics and the lack of focus" in the campaign so far.

Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Audio

Critics argue removing councils' wellbeing priorities may lower costs, but will also reduce local autonomy and risk Treaty settlement fallout. Audio

But the revised cost of $18 million may also end up on the low side.

A parliamentary committee tasked with keeping a check on regulation has heard how the Regulatory Standards Board would duplicate its role, but without its powers.

Legislation requiring councils to report more on finances and prioritise core services has passed its first reading overnight.

Some British teens fear their peers might be swayed by political misinformation on social media.

But Paul Goldsmith says 18 makes perfect sense and the government would not be changing it.

Jobseeker Support numbers are also up 10 percent to 216,000 people.

New Plymouth District Council hiked residential rates 12.8 percent instead of 9.9 percent, prompting an apology and calls for a one-off rebate. Audio

Auckland's rapid population growth is considered one of the key challenges for incoming council elected members, a report has revealed.

A bill protecting workers who talk about pay has passed its second reading with rare cross-party backing.