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Hawke's Bay elections guide: 114 candidates and some fierce competition ahead

The most contested seat is in Hastings-Havelock North, with 17 candidates for seven seats.

Editorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John Tamihere

OPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.

Letters: NCEA doesn't set our kids up for the real world

OPINION: Before a big review, there are some small changes to make before 2026.

Letters: Despite Trump's tariffs, we continue to produce world-class meat, dairy and wine

OPINION: If you want to vote, make an effort, argues one reader.

Local elections see candidate shortage as voter turnout concerns grow

Candidate shortages may decrease already low voter turnout in local elections.

Shane Te Pou: Govt trying to change rules as it faces prospect of election defeat

OPINION: The Government shouldn't try to exclude the 100,000 voters it doesn't like

Editorial: Why are councils needing to woo local-body election nominations?

Opinion: Crippling rate could be behind the cooling of election-candidates' enthusiasm.

Nae Trump: Scots deploy wit, bite, and bagpipes against US visitor

'Scotland hated Trump before it was cool' read one sign at the weekend.

Peeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claim

Henare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election.

Teen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at Parliament

He delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.

Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau

Henare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.

'Dastardly deed in dead of night': Ex-Nats president slams Govt on pay equity

Sue Wood says she feels disconnected from the current party's direction.

Former leader in solitary cell after being arrested again

Yoon sent soldiers to parliament on December 3 to stop a martial law vote.

The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'

Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?

Bryce Wilkinson: A response to sincerely held concerns about the Regulatory Standards Bill

OPINION: Parliament hears submissions this week on the bill.

Taxpayers' Union, Māori data scientist among Regulatory Standards Bill submitters

Tania Waikato criticised the bill as a threat to democracy, highlighting safety issues.