PoliticsLuxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probeStats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori claims, party 'unequivocally refutes' allegationsThe party is welcoming an investigation into the claims.05 Jun 12:10 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori wants National MP referred to police - just like the ‘brown party were’Leader calls for a byelection and the establishment of an anti-corruption commission.22 May 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National MP David MacLeod comes a cropper to paperwork, will it hurt him much?OPINION: MacLeod was on a fast track to be a minister - until his paperwork went awry.21 May 01:57 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 ZealandVoter fraud: 55 people alleged to have voted more than once last OctoberThe Electoral Commission has referred 55 people to police for alleged voting fraud.04 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandApathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-electionTime is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.14 Feb 10:41 PM
CrimeCovid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced againIt's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.20 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General to conduct review after Herald investigation finds voting errorsThe review is also likely to involve tabling a report in Parliament.05 Dec 04:58 AM
New ZealandElectoral Commission defends use of marae as polling boothThe commission said it sought assurance the Te Pāti Māori candidate would not be involved.09 Nov 11:31 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori not under investigation over Manurewa Marae polling boothThe Electoral Commission says no complaints have been made.09 Nov 08:59 PM
New Zealand15 voting places with ‘data entry errors’ found after Herald investigationOne of the errors was at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato electorate.09 Nov 03:51 AM
New ZealandVoting with a love heart and accidentally voting twice: How does a judicial recount work?Three candidates have filed applications for a judicial recount.08 Nov 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies errorOne of errors occurred at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato.07 Nov 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.03 Nov 03:00 AM
Politics'Frustrating': Some electorates only started counting special votes this weekPoliticians want to balance ease of voting with measures to protect electoral integrity.02 Nov 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: The election was underfunded and unfairOpinion: Everyone should have their voice heard and their vote counted; that didn't happen28 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour won’t stand a candidate in ‘unwinnable’ Port Waikato byelectionAdvance voting starts in just over three weeks and polling day is November 25.20 Oct 12:05 AM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
Politics'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in WellingtonWinston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.18 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandInteractive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmakerThe official election result will be declared on November 3.18 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandExplainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?The final election result will be declared on November 3.17 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: Carl Bates says being Whanganui’s new MP is ‘a real privilege’"I’m looking forward to the journey. There’s a lot of hard work ahead."15 Oct 02:26 AM
New Zealand'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in WaiarikiWaititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.14 Oct 07:14 AM
PoliticsLive: Voting is over - what happens now and when will we know who's won?How long before we get a new government?14 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandVoting to continue past 7pm if required, issue with online enrolment system fixedThe system was down for hours, causing headaches at some voting booths.14 Oct 12:00 AM
PoliticsAll you need to know for election dayHaven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.13 Oct 04:01 AM
PoliticsByelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.10 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandExplained: How does a second election work - and who would decide on a return to the polls?National has warned a second election could be necessary. How would that work?10 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandElectoral Commission hits back at Winston Peters' polling booth claimsReports of hundreds of voting places being closed in rural areas on election day are false07 Oct 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for youOPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Will we see a slump in voter turnout?As advance voting gets under way, the signs point to a significant drop in participation.02 Oct 01:54 AM
