Todd Niall
Eden Park unveiled to the public after revamp
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
Energywise rally sets off from Auckland
The race is on to find the most fuel-efficient car in the country. Audio
Two silvers added to the medal haul in Delhi
New Zealand has added two silvers to its medal haul at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. Audio
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker re-elected
The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake. Audio
Election result suggests step to the left
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
Government told to take note of Auckland's new clout
Some of the Auckland Supercity's new councillors are already telling the government it had better take note of its new clout. Audio
Shield gives Cantabrians something to smile about
Rugby fans in Canterbury are calling for a parade to celebrate their team's stirring Ranfurly Shield victory over Southland. Audio
New forestry rules could set precedent for other activities
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
Race now wide open for Te Atatu Labour Party candidacy
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's golden weekend
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
Poltical pendulum swings to the left
New Zealand's political map has a distictly redder hue following the local body elections. Audio
Insight, Sunday October 10: Local Election Results
Todd Naill hosts a panel of experts, assessing the local electiion results. Audio
A new Council for Auckland
Mr. Brown will lead a new council of 20 people with differing political views. Audio
Auckland mayoral race
Tomorrow it will be decided who will hold the position, some say will be the second most powerful in the country. Audio
More missing voting papers in Auckland
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
Voting patterns hint Auckland mayoral race could narrow
With just three days of voting left, Auckland's two leading mayoral contenders could need every vote they can muster. Audio
Strong voter turnout in Auckland defies pundits
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
Final meeting bitter-sweet for Manukau City council
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
Manukau City Council says no redundancy for departing CEO
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
Waitakere City Council bows out as super city nears
One of Auckland most distinctive local bodies has made an emotional exit one month before the creation of the new super city. Audio