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
EntertainmentTrump confirms Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has asked him for a pardonThe 55-year-old rapper was jailed for four years and two months last month.07 Oct 07:02 PM
New Zealand‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaintIt was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far.07 Oct 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandHow Taiwan lives with looming threat from ChinaChina is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.05 Oct 08:02 PM
WorldTrump piles pain on Democrats over US Government shutdownUp to 750,000 US federal employees are facing unpaid furloughs.02 Oct 07:13 PM
Politics'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – HipkinsLeader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.02 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apathy is dangerous - here’s why you need to vote in your local electionsOPINION: We should not ignore local body elections.01 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSpringsteen surprises film crowd with call to defend the American DreamBruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at the New York Film Festival.29 Sep 08:14 PM
OpinionOpinion: Should protesting near someone's home be criminalised? It's not as simple as it looksOPINION: Laws against disruptive or violent protest already exist, so what’s the point?28 Sep 04:00 PM
Politics'He should know better': Luxon's comments about independent agency under scrutinyPM says the Electoral Commission should 'move heaven and earth' to count votes quickly.26 Sep 01:35 AM
WorldFormer FBI director James Comey indicted on two chargesComey faces charges of obstruction of justice and false statements.26 Sep 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulia Talbot-Jones: Synching local elections with general polls could boost turnoutOPINION: Turnout in local elections has fallen to about 40%, half that of general polls.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
OpinionCould this be the solution to low voter turnout at local elections?Voter turnout in local elections has slumped to around 40% nationwide.23 Sep 08:00 PM
World'I don't at this time recognise my country': Angelina Jolie on free speech fearsThe actor spoke in Spain while promoting her new drama, "Couture".21 Sep 09:29 PM
WorldBritain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state in major shiftMahmoud Mardawi called the international move a 'victory' for Palestinians.21 Sep 06:22 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: Who's keeping watch when local news disappears?As papers close, councils face less scrutiny and communities lose their voice.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsEducation entrepreneur considered standing for National, challenging in Act-held seatJamie Beaton now says he has 'no intention' of entering politics.18 Sep 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 1969Tubby Hansen, 80, has thrown his hat in the ring once again.17 Sep 12:00 AM
PoliticsThe 'good thing' Waititi says has come out of Ferris' explosive race commentsHe also addressed the sudden removal of an MP as the party's whip.16 Sep 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Charlie Kirk didn’t die defending free speechOPINION: American activist Charlie Kirk used free speech to sow hatred.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
