New ZealandWizard, anti-mandates pastor, serial candidates: Colourful cast contest NZ city's mayoraltyTwo serious contenders already emerge as race hots up.16 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandLocal election candidates linked to Voices for FreedomCouncil and community board elections dotted with people linked to disinformation group.16 Aug 06:19 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Alwyn Corban on Candidate CameraWinemaker Alwyn Corban is running for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rachel Bowen on Candidate CameraCouncil candidate Rachel Bowen discusses infrastructure and other election issues.16 Aug 12:11 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate CameraMeet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 11:25 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: DC Harding on Candidate CameraMeet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.14 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdult entertainer, former candidates among 22 vying for Auckland mayoraltyOf the twenty-two candidates, Efeso Collins is the current front-runner.13 Aug 08:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: James Barron on Candidate CameraMeet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.13 Aug 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Local elections are a public affair but with little power for the victorsThe battle for mayoralty is a public affair with little power for the victor.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Literally a nightmare' - Leo Molloy bows out of Auckland mayoral race to prevent Labour winMolloy said he had to resign as a "stare down" descended on crowded right candidates.12 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate CameraHelen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.11 Aug 10:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rawinia Parata on Candidate CameraRawinia Parata is a candidate for the Gisborne District Council.11 Aug 08:08 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Rawinia Parata on Candidate CameraMeet Rawinia Parata, candidate for Gisborne District Council.Watch11 Aug 06:00 PM
Kahu'Face of democracy... is going to change': Wāhine Māori challenge mayoral seatsA number of Māori women have put their hats in the ring to become mayor.11 Aug 01:44 AM
PoliticsTopp twin Dame Lynda to run for Ashburton District Council seat in upcoming Local Body ElectionsDame Lynda Topp has put her hat in the ring for the upcoming Local Body Elections.10 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Larry Foster on Candidate CameraMeet Gisborne District Council candidate Larry Foster.10 Aug 07:23 AM
New ZealandCapital punishment? The election debate held at a funeral homeIt's unclear if the traditional water pistols will be used.07 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandThe great website switcheroo: Young Nat confirms 'unfortunate' link to fake Efeso Collins web addressTristram Speedy says he now needs to 'consult with a few guys'.29 Jul 09:13 AM
New ZealandFormer National MP Nick Smith eyes Nelson mayoraltyThe veteran politician retired from Parliament in June 2021.28 Jul 04:55 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda retracts claim she won an EmmyThe newest candidate accepted responsibility for confusion after saying she won an Emmy.22 Jul 08:08 PM
New ZealandMayoral contest website antics: Efeso Collins and Craig Lord online address links to adversaryBut Leo Molloy says it's not the sort of behaviour he would ever approve of.21 Jul 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, Leo Molloy locked in absurd wedge politicsOPINION: Some of Auckland's leading mayoral candidates are saying the strangest things.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy, campaign chair part waysJune McCabe says Leo Molloy needs to go for it until the finish line.15 Jul 08:29 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Wayne Brown slams rival's 'disgusting' TV stuntWayne Brown says people want a politician to run the city - not a comedian.15 Jul 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAspiring Māori politicians encouraged to stand for councilElection by postal vote is on September 16-October 8.06 Jul 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Labour doesn't rate him': Wellington Mayoral announcement met with scornEagle announced on Monday that he is running for Wellington Mayor.27 Jun 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Speed dating': The first Auckland mayoral debate with leading candidatesTed Johnston used the debate to promote his co-leadership of the New Conservative Party.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Speed dating': Mayoral debate - candidates reveal Ports of Auckland preferencesOne issue that drew interesting responses was what to do with Ports of Auckland.23 Jun 07:19 AM
Kahu'Get ready for change': Dave Letele throws hat in local elections ringFrom the boxing ring to community leader, Dave Letele says the time has come.22 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandActivist and councillor Sophie Handford seeks re-electionSophie Handford is seeking re-election on the Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward in Kāpiti.15 May 09:43 PM
New ZealandLeo Molloy closing his waterfront bar to focus on mayoral bidMolloy is going on the road in his campaign bus on June 1.25 Apr 11:32 PM
PoliticsPublic submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill extendedA further two weeks has been added for submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill.21 Apr 04:25 AM
New ZealandDHB board member roles scrapped three months before term endsTime is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.10 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandGoff tipped to bow out of politics, support rising star for mayoraltyPhil Goff will announce his plans in the "coming weeks".21 Jan 04:00 PM
