AucklandElection firm admits privacy breach after South Auckland vote fraud rulingElection Services says all West Auckland votes were collected and fully counted.19 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandMinister 'monitoring' case after judge voids election result amid voter fraud claims'This is a matter that I am watching very closely.'16 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 17, 2025Morning Headlines | Judge overturns local voting result, Bondi attack highlights Islamic State threat, and bill to overhaul electoral rules | Wednesday, December 17, 2025Watch16 Dec 05:36 PM
AucklandBig-money backing: The billionaires and developers who helped Brown to landslide win12 Dec 03:56 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraRifts already emerging in left-bloc majority of Andrew Little's new council 26 Nov 05:42 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes25 Nov 10:17 PM
PremiumNew Zealand‘Something fishy’: Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to court20 Nov 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMystery man: The curious case of the city councillor who came in from the coldBenedict Ong says two strangers he met on the street nominated him.07 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
WellingtonCapital bed tax? The changes new Wellington mayor wants to bring inLittle will be officially sworn in today, and is already working on major new initiatives.30 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: The problems with our electoral system and what's needed to fix themOPINION: One proposal would expand Parliament to 170 MPs to improve representation.29 Oct 06:00 PM
WellingtonIncoming Wellington Mayor Andrew Little announces his deputy as Labour allyKey council appointments will last half a term to promote accountability in council.28 Oct 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Quite humbled': Jerry Greer appointed deputy mayor for Central Hawke’s BayCentral Hawke's Bay's new mayor has chosen his deputy to lead alongside him.28 Oct 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: A stadium tale in 6 pictures, plus RONS, dancing and the Papatoetoe vote Opinion: Love this City digs inside Auckland issues of the moment. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVoter turnout up despite council's $70k cut to election spendingVoting bins at supermarkets saw strong support and boosted last-day returns.22 Oct 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWinning candidates deny allegations of electoral fraud in South Auckland local body electionThe complaint alleges theft of ballot papers and standover tactics used against voters.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Ready for some purple politics? OPINION: Here's a way for National and Labour to overcome their fear of change.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom skate protests to council chambers: Andy Cranston reflects on 21-year council journeyMayor Rehette Stoltz praised Cranston’s calm, well-reasoned work for residents.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack for round two: Tapsell’s plan for Rotorua’s next 100 daysTania Tapsell received a landslide margin of votes to be re-elected as Rotorua Mayor.20 Oct 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Done my dash': Councillor ends 15-year run after losing seatAndrew von Dadelszen lost his seat to Kat Macmillan by 248 votes.20 Oct 06:22 AM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandGisborne voter turnout hits 48% – above national averageThe region's turnout was higher than New Zealand's average of 39.4%.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandDeputy mayors chosen, last Hawke's Bay councillor wins by 8 votesElected mayors have chosen their deputies to serve alongside them.19 Oct 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Bhatnagar: Why Auckland's democracy is broken ... and how to start fixing itOPINION: Auckland's council elections drew just 28.8% of eligible voters to the polls.19 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged fake Facebook accounts and claims of dirty politics, local politician files complaintA tale of alleged defamation, intimidation and abuse in Auckland's southern suburbs.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew mayor's unusual message to community: He'll be no-show at noisy eventsJohn Funnell is a well-known ex-rescue chopper pilot and was awarded NZ's bravery medal. 18 Oct 05:17 AM
New ZealandNearly half of Auckland’s special votes discarded after record turnoutAuckland Council says 4162 special votes were ruled invalid after checks.18 Oct 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this City: Wayne Brown’s big game, the new council, fraud allegations and the low turnout Opinion: What do the Auckland Council election results mean for the city now?17 Oct 04:00 PM
