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ICE agent fatally shoots woman amid US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

8 January 2026

The mayor of Minneapolis says the Trump administration's claim that the incident was self-defence is not true and told Immigration and Customs Enforcement to get out of the city.

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Tributes for the former mayor of Dunedin, from the woman who recently replaced him the job
	6 Jan: Tributes for the former mayor of Dunedin, from the woman who recently replaced him the job... more

The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region
	3 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region... more

Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather
	2 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather... more

As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's mayor, what are his chances of success?
	2 Jan: New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has vowed not to water down his ambitious agenda during an impassioned inauguration address outside City Hall. But is his vision achievable?... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives
	2 Jan: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives... more

Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city
	2 Jan: Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city... more

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath
	1 Jan: Zohran Mamdani is officially sworn in as major of New York City in a midnight, underground ceremony, with a more public affair to take place in hours time on the steps of City Hall.... more

Northland Regional Council is hoping to give ratepayers a Christmas present by pushing through a zero percent rates rise
	19 Dec 2025: Northland Regional Council is hoping to give ratepayers a Christmas present by pushing through a zero percent rates rise... more

Christchurch's Mayor has more suggestions for where hospital night-shift workers can park
	10 Dec 2025: Christchurch's Mayor has more suggestions for where hospital night-shift workers can park... more

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Most Popular Recent Local Politics News

02 Jan: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives ++++++++++

02 Jan: Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city +++++++++

02 Jan: As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's mayor, what are his chances of success? ++++++++

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather ++++++++

01 Jan: Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath ++++++++

19 Dec: Northland Regional Council is hoping to give ratepayers a Christmas present by pushing through a zero percent rates rise ++++++++

08 Jan: ICE agent fatally shoots woman amid US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis ++++++

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20 Dec: Sat, 20 Dec 2025: Did microsoft do anything right in 2025? wins, fails, and wtf moments (PC World)

14 Sep: Sun, 14 Sep 2025: Former real housewives star to run for local politics (Stuff.co.nz)

28 Aug: Thu, 28 Aug 2025: Popular wellington brewery and pub fortune favours closing down (NewstalkZB)

12 Jul: Sat, 12 Jul 2025: 'absolutely disgraceful': porirua mayor slams ray chung's 'attack' on tory whanau (RadioNZ)

16 Jun: Mon, 16 Jun 2025: Nelson's deputy mayor rohan o'neill-stevens to step down at next election (RadioNZ)

22 Apr: Tue, 22 Apr 2025: Young south auckland politician quits local politics (Stuff.co.nz)

20 Apr: Sun, 20 Apr 2025: ‘the second division of politics’: mps who made the jump to mayor (Stuff.co.nz)

9 Apr: Wed, 9 Apr 2025: 'shoot me': retiring mp david parker dismisses prospect of wellington mayoralty bid (RadioNZ)

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Christchurch:
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Entertainment:
Sophie Turner is open to reprising her role as Sansa Stark in a Game of Thrones sequel series 18:53

Accident and Emergency:
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International:
Jakara Anthony wins gold, Matt Graham silver at Val Saint-Côme World Cup moguls 18:36

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix women's side's run of three unbeaten games has come to an end in the A-League 18:36

Entertainment:
A representative for Ashley Tisdale has shut down speculation suggesting Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff were involved in her "toxic mom group" 18:23

Cricket:
The Canterbury Kings are determined to bounce back after suffering a heavy 87-run defeat to Northern Districts in the Super Smash 18:06

Tennis:
The first ASB Classic women's semi-final is underway on centre court 17:56

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Ben Affleck felt "massive embarrassment" after being snubbed in the Best Director category at the Oscars 17:53

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