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Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Robert F Kennedy mulls quitting US election race to join forces with Trump
Kennedy's running mate says the pair are considering abandoning their bid.
Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards
OPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.
Donald Trump says he’s willing to debate Kamala Harris three times
Trump says he's prepared to go toe-to-toe with Kamala Harris in three live debates.
'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
Seymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'
His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.
$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey
He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.
Waipareira Trust political donations probe referred to Charities Registration Board
The charities regulator concludes a four-year probe into the trust's political donations.
Private cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wraps
The event was held to celebrate the city.
'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include community
Citizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.
Property company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail party
Prominent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.
Authority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleading
The council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.
Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'
Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.
Editorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's hand
OPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.
"If we make it easier, maybe we may see an uplift in voting": Mayor wants more voters casting a ballot
Focus on increasing voter turnout, four-year terms.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
Modi claims victory in India’s election but needs coalition support
More than 640 million votes were cast in the marathon election held over six weeks.
'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history
'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'