PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debateOPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?09 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoUnder the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?08 Sep 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I stood my ground': 74-year old protester ejected from Act meetingA crowd of about 170 people attended the meeting in Hastings.03 Sep 05:53 AM
Politics'Enough of the corruption': Kim Dotcom teases a return to politicsFacing extradition to the US, the entrepreneur promises 'direct democracy'.24 Aug 07:00 AM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldKamala Harris makes case for ‘new way forward,’ attacks Trump in DNC speechHarris slams Trump in nomination speech, calls for unity and patriotism.23 Aug 05:27 AM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
WorldRobert F Kennedy mulls quitting US election race to join forces with TrumpKennedy's running mate says the pair are considering abandoning their bid.21 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandMayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wardsOPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.09 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldDonald Trump says he’s willing to debate Kamala Harris three timesTrump says he's prepared to go toe-to-toe with Kamala Harris in three live debates.08 Aug 09:20 PM
New Zealand'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trialUber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.26 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandSeymour 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.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New Zealand$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to OmbudsmanInternal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.17 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High CourtIt comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.17 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandClimate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment surveyHe says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.17 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnoutIt is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.16 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.11 Jul 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWaipareira Trust political donations probe referred to Charities Registration BoardThe charities regulator concludes a four-year probe into the trust's political donations.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wrapsThe event was held to celebrate the city.07 Jul 06:13 PM
New Zealand'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include communityCitizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.26 Jun 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail partyProminent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.21 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandAuthority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleadingThe council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.20 Jun 10:02 PM
New ZealandElection 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.18 Jun 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSwing voters change governments – Rob RattenburyOPINION: Most of us are selfish voters.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's handOPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.10 Jun 05:05 PM
New Zealand"If we make it easier, maybe we may see an uplift in voting": Mayor wants more voters casting a ballotFocus on increasing voter turnout, four-year terms.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection hopeful already a councillor elsewhereSarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.05 Jun 01:15 AM
WorldModi claims victory in India’s election but needs coalition supportMore than 640 million votes were cast in the marathon election held over six weeks.04 Jun 11:14 PM
New Zealand'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.'31 May 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Non-core business': Tauranga council sells Marine PrecinctThe buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.30 May 08:01 AM
WorldHalf the world's population to vote this year: How that could shape our futureMore people will vote in 2024 than in any other year in human history.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'25 May 04:45 PM
New ZealandTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
