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
New ZealandElection hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.22 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrazil supreme court chief hits back at Elon Musk after X rulingsFinancial Times: Court links Musk with ‘destructive’ international far-right movement.16 May 08:24 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
PoliticsGovernment keen on electoral law changes after enrolments debacleSame-day enrolment could go the way of the dodo.08 May 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDouble voting found in election result, judges and minister briefedA small number of double votes is likely, but it would not change the result.07 May 02:25 AM
New Zealand'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'04 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ cityBut the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.02 May 10:00 PM
Business'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegationsPeters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.02 May 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmedA park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldPolice swarm Columbia University to clear pro-Palestinian protestersPolice carrying riot shields clear Ivy League campus, arrest dozens.01 May 07:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one diesCosts to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.24 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandTalking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trustOPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.20 Apr 11:48 PM
WorldWhat you need to know about the world’s largest democratic electionIndia has a population of over 1.4 billion people and close to 970 million voters.20 Apr 12:36 AM
WorldIndia begins world’s largest election as Modi seeks third termNearly 970 million people will vote — more than 10 per cent of the world’s population.19 Apr 07:16 AM
New Zealand'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.17 Apr 05:03 PM
PoliticsMeta changes could stifle democracy'A chilling effect on politics' - what Meta's latest policy means for democracy.07 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Threat to democracy': Former Trump officials warn against his return to powerAs Trump seeks presidency again, people who served in his administration speak out.06 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandLobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.05 Apr 01:41 AM
