Government propses to can regional councillors
RMA Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts have proposed to replace regional councillors with local mayor boards.
Lyttelton community fight back against boyracing
Local Dave Dunlay campaigned for portable CCTV cameras to be installed around the bays to combat drag racing.
Ministers promise change following damning report
Police Minister says there were shortcoming in checks before assigned previous Deputy Police Commissioner.
Te Pati Māori MPs expelled
Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi have been expelled after internal conflict
Film industry rebate changes to invite production
More big name productions could come to New Zealand, as production requirements change
Attack on Te Pati Māori's President Tamihere
The executive for the Te Tai Tonga Māori electorate are petitioning for John Tamihere's resignation.
What's next for ousted councillor Sara Templeton?
The councillor for Heathcote and mayor hopeful lost to incumbent Mayor Phil Mauger in a margin of around 20,000 votes.
Christchurch City Council's election results
Out of 13 wards up for grabs, all 11 incumbents who ran again retained their seats. Nathaniel Herz Jardine and David Cartwright are the newest additions to the council table.
Big changes at the E-Can table
There will be six new councillors around the E-Can table.
Gordon re-elected as Waimakariri Mayor
Dan Gordon has won Waimakariri's mayoralty race for a third time.