PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: The problems with our electoral system and what's needed to fix themOPINION: One proposal would expand Parliament to 170 MPs to improve representation.29 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandSealed with a fist bump: Mayor promises 'high-performing' council at swearing-inRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, councillors and community boards begin the new triennium.29 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We should be proud': Two Kiwis awarded Ukrainian Order of Merit“I initially thought it was some kind of fake thing."28 Oct 01:14 AM
PremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Seven long-term fixes to stop NZ swinging between extremes24 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumAucklandWinning candidates deny allegations of electoral fraud in South Auckland local body election21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAaron Bhatnagar: Why Auckland's democracy is broken ... and how to start fixing it19 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A huge number of irregularities’: Kaipara mayor defends election complaint moveA 76-year-old wore his father’s RNZAF blazer to protest for democracy.16 Oct 05:39 PM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election moveElectoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.15 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Everyone wants a revolution. But who’ll do the dishes?Writer reflects on protest culture and the limits of systemic change.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Worrying in a modern democratic society’: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalismTVNZ appeals to "responsible journalism" defence, arguing it cleared that hurdle.14 Oct 09:14 PM
WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandUpdated Rotorua election results: Margins widen in close ward racesVoter turnout reached 42.13%, with 21,102 votes counted so far.13 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandWendy Schollum the new Hastings Mayor as last-minute voters extend her leadThe late swing went the way of Schollum, rather than nearest rival Marcus Buddo.12 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 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 ZealandGore’s youngest ever mayor re-elected after term of ‘horrible’ internal conflicts, no confidence voteBen Bell made history as the district’s youngest-ever mayor in 2022, but things soured.11 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandRichard McGrath elected Napier Mayor, beating Kirsten WiseWith roughly 85% of the vote counted on Saturday, McGrath has the votes.11 Oct 01:24 AM
WorldMachado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates award to Venezuelans - and TrumpThe honour comes amid a US military build-up near Venezuela’s shores.11 Oct 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognitionOPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldPentagon probes 300 staff over posts on activist’s killingPete Hegseth ordered the inquiry, warning troops to avoid ‘partisan speech’.08 Oct 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Can Swarbrick’s speech be considered ‘incitement’?OPINION: Dr Melissa Derby says she was misunderstood on Q+A over hate speech laws.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay voting rates well up on last local elections – so farVoter turnouts could be the highest in years – potentially driven by ward referendums.07 Oct 11:47 PM
