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

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? +++++++++

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 +++++++++

03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region ++++++++

Local Politics NewsLinks

16 Jan: Funeral service to be held today for sir tim shadbolt (RadioNZ)

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)

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Today's News

Entertainment:
Matthew McConaughey believes a successful marriage requires "maintenance" 8:23

Cricket:
Steve Smith and former Australian teammate David Warner have traded centuries in the Australian Big Bash, but it's Smith's Sixers who have taken a five wicket win in the Sydney derby 8:16

Soccer:
League leaders Auckland FC have dropped points for the first time after scoring the opening goal in an A-League match 8:06

Soccer:
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been left somewhat dissatisfied by the referee's explanation over a penalty decision against his side in a 2-1 A-League defeat to Manchester City 7:57

Entertainment:
Michael B. Jordan's mother has grown "used" to women lusting after him 7:53

Environment:
A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches 7:47

Cricket:
The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier 7:46

International:
Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles 7:36

Accident and Emergency:
State Highway Two between Matawai and Opotiki is staying closed this weekend after multiple landslips and surface flooding 7:36

Basketball:
The Perth Wildcats have posted a 92-87 win over the Illawarra Hawks in front of their home fans in the Australian Basketball League 7:26

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