New ZealandWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Couldn't quite believe it': Foley reflects on mayoral winHe stepped out as Mayor-elect to hand out prizes at the races.12 Oct 01:44 AM
New Zealand'It was worth it': After challenging term, Tapsell wins Rotorua in landslideThe mayor says she's ready to lead Rotorua again after first-term 'hate and threats'.12 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Thought I would see multiple people die': Dangerous overtake caught on cameraSocial media users have reacted to the incident on SH2 near Paeroa with fury.11 Oct 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and surprised': New mayor reacts to victoryRichard McGrath won by 3273 votes with about 85% of the results counted.11 Oct 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Pretty rapt': Mayor Craig Little ahead but waiting on final tallyLittle poised for a fifth term and vows to focus on Wairoa’s flood protection.11 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandHastings mayoral front-runner Schollum 'cautiously optimistic' on resultRival Marcus Buddo trails by 324 votes as final results await.11 Oct 11:13 PM
PoliticsClimate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 reviewCabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.11 Oct 11:06 PM
Auckland'She is my greatest handbrake': Bridges shuts down mayor talkSimon Bridges made the comments while celebrating Wayne Brown's election win.11 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandZipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top businessThe supreme winner's focus has been described as 'unwavering'.11 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandSisters back each other through breast cancer after double diagnosisStephanie Samuelson was diagnosed in January, just a few years after her sister and mum.11 Oct 09:18 PM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandOne dead after late-night crash in WhangāreiThe single-vehicle crash happened just before 11.20pm on Memorial Drive. 11 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandElection highs and lows: Redemption for NZ’s youngest mayor, Champagne lady falls flatSaturday's results offered up some exceptional and unconventional races. 11 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTimber Museum's big plan: Putāruru site aiming for top tourist tierThe museum holds rare machinery, including New Zealand’s last intact Crabtree engine.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom pay cuts to power cuts: The perils of crutching back in the dayUnion fights, restricted power supply, and rogue sheep — crutching was no easy job.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices biteMorrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.11 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingWeather crucial factor for Stephen Marsh's team on big day of Rotorua racingMany of the trainers heading to Rotorua today will be hoping for an improved track.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom artichokes to swedes: 10 veges we love to hate, and how to learn to love them - Kem OrmondOPINION: Time to give these misunderstood vegetables a second chance.11 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Be Kind, Rewind – An ode to the humble VHSOPINION: Your VHS shelf was basically a personality test long before Buzzfeed.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe black and white wall: Magpies fly into NPC semifinalsThe Magpies refused to let the Bulls over the line, winning by four tries to none.11 Oct 08:49 AM
New ZealandFar North clear, Whangārei and Kaipara uncertain: How Northland’s local elections are shaping upFar North mayor Moko Tepania is 3600 votes ahead of challenger Ann Court.11 Oct 08:19 AM
New ZealandStoltz on track for third mayoral term after strong early leadThe second-place candidate Colin Alder said Stoltz was a "solid advocate" for the region.11 Oct 06:52 AM
Crime‘A dumb decision’: Teen caught red-handed after drug package booby-trapped with dyeA dye trap linked Grayson Erihe-Riwhi and Liam Lomas to the fake delivery.11 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandTania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayor Tapsell said she is “incredibly humbled” for the support. 11 Oct 05:34 AM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandMāori wards given the boot by Hawke's Bay referendum votersWairoa will be the only one of Hawke's Bay's five councils with a Māori ward from 2028.11 Oct 05:11 AM
NPCBay of Plenty breeze by Tasman to make NPC semisBay of Plenty were too good in the second half to knock out Tasman.11 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council councillors keep their seatsAll sitting councillors who put themselves up for re-election have won back their seats.11 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandSchollum claims she's won race to Hastings mayoralty, closest rival yet to concedeHastings' 23rd mayor will be decided by the special votes.11 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandRehette Stoltz on course for re-election, new faces set to join old at council tableGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz leads with 6330 votes so far to Colin Alder's 4564.11 Oct 02:36 AM
