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
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Let's focus next mayoral election on housing and climateWith overseas dreams on hold, let's make Auckland the place to live our best lives.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMcDouall will seek third term in 2022The 53-year-old has thrown his hat in the ring for what he says would be his final term.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: How do we engage voters with local body politics?OPINION: Reforms are a chance to revitalise and turn the tide against apathy.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Māori ward councillors a step closer for HastingsA Hastings District Council shakeup adding Māori ward councillors is a step closer.14 Oct 05:12 AM
PoliticsWatch: Duelling HBRC candidates front upTom Belford might appear to be an easy favourite. But the last vote didn't go his way.19 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandInvercargill's unlikely deputy mayor: 'I don't care if other councillors like me or not'Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt labelled him 'Brutus' in widely publicised falling out.25 Jun 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuHorizons consulting on Māori wardsHorizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the fascinating candidates running to represent a South Auckland communitySix candidates - six contrasting views on South Auckland's most pressing issues.02 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandSFO tight-lipped over probe of Auckland Mayor's election expensesThe probe may relate to auctions held during the 2016 and 2019 campaigns, ex-staffer says.04 Dec 04:26 AM
New ZealandNational wants referendum to decide four-year termNational says the public should decided whether the parliamentary term gets extended.01 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCharity gave John Tamihere $100k for failed mayoral bidJohn Tamihere outspent Phil Goff but got well beaten at the polls.13 Dec 05:13 AM
