Both left and right had reasons to celebrate on Saturday – and to worry about deepening voter apathy.

Andrew Little won the largest mayoral victory in 142 years, and Labour and the Greens grew their governing majority at the council table.

Winner: the endless cycle of underinvestment in core infrastructure. Big loser: the pipes.

Updates from across the motu as the local election results land.

Auckland's really dragging the chain.

After a promising start, turnout is on the slide – but there's still time to get out and vote.

It's crunch time for local elections – so what do disability advocates think should be on the agenda for newly elected councils?

Nelson is rapidly losing its regional economic crown to the Tasman District. Is the city's longest-serving politician the man who can take it forward?

Inside the race to win over the region that boasts the lowest rates increase, but a pretty high rate of local election blunders.

In an election where all most people want to talk about is bringing down rates, one candidate has had to compromise with her past self.

Twelve people are running to be the next mayor of Wellington. Here's the best reason to vote for each of them.

Please vote. I do not know how else to say this.

Three snazzy graphs showing the state of affairs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

One of the country’s best-known young mayors is going up against an uber-conservative councillor who she's publicly accused of disrespectful conduct. 

There's still time! Don't give up!