Todd Niall

The rugby world cup's 'party central' in Auckland may be along way from completion - but at least the teams will have somewhere to play now. Audio

The race is on to find the most fuel-efficient car in the country. Audio

New Zealand has added two silvers to its medal haul at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. Audio

The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake. Audio

There's been a distinct step to the left in mayoral elections around the country prompting questions about whether it will affect the relationship with central government. Audio

Some of the Auckland Supercity's new councillors are already telling the government it had better take note of its new clout. Audio

Rugby fans in Canterbury are calling for a parade to celebrate their team's stirring Ranfurly Shield victory over Southland. Audio

New rules to make it easier to plant and manage forests could lead to major earthworks in areas that have nothing to do with forestry. Audio

Two Labour list MPs are vying to replace Chris Carter as the candidate for Te Atatu at next year's general election. Audio

New Zealand has had two more silver medals added to its tally at the Delhi Commonwealth Games with second place finishes in cycling and weightlifting overnight. Audio

New Zealand's political map has a distictly redder hue following the local body elections. Audio

Todd Naill hosts a panel of experts, assessing the local electiion results. Audio

Mr. Brown will lead a new council of 20 people with differing political views. Audio

Tomorrow it will be decided who will hold the position, some say will be the second most powerful in the country. Audio

The dumping of voting papers by a postie in South Auckland is worse than first thought with hundreds more found to be missing. Election officials are now setting up a special polling booth to help a… Audio

With just three days of voting left, Auckland's two leading mayoral contenders could need every vote they can muster. Audio

A strong voter turnout in South Auckland is defying predictions that poorer communities would be less likely to take part in the super city election. Audio

Pride and anger have provided a bitter-sweet farewell for Manukau City councillors meeting for the final time before Auckland's super-city amalagamation. Audio

The Manukau City Council says it won't pay redundancy to its departing chief executive - responding to allegations of golden handshakes in the super city reforms. Audio

One of Auckland most distinctive local bodies has made an emotional exit one month before the creation of the new super city. Audio