KahuSupport for Māori wards stronger in provinces than citiesThe introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.17 Sep 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Viv Beck's Auckland mayoral campaign went from bad to worseAnalysis: This has been such a shambles to watch, says one political insider.16 Sep 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Insult to Aucklanders': Collins calls out rival for failing to front at Herald debateEfeso Collins says Aucklanders deserve a candidate who will engage with voters.16 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate stumped by mystery election signs going up on his behalf'The first I knew of them was my mum drove past one outside Te Puna Hall and told me.'16 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kaydee Zabelin on Candidate CameraMeet Kaydee Zabelin, running for Palmerston North City Council.16 Sep 12:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate CameraMeet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.16 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate CameraMeet Rory Smith, standing for Whanganui District Council.16 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Karen Naylor on Candidate CameraMeet Karen Naylor, who is running for Palmerston North City Council.15 Sep 11:49 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rod Trott on Candidate CameraMeet Rod Trott, standing for Whanganui District Council.15 Sep 11:29 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate CameraMeet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.15 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Cerise Packer on Candidate CameraMeet Cerise Packer, who is standing for Whanganui District Council.15 Sep 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Heavy heart': Viv Beck quits Auckland mayoral race; rivals respondCandidate's late withdrawal means her name will still feature on voting papers.15 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Council candidate Liz Gear stops interview over vaccination questionGear was asked if she was anti-vax or anti-mandate, and she didn't like it.15 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ana Apatu on Candidate CameraMeet Ana Apatu, running for Hastings District Council.15 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sayeed Ahmed on Candidate CameraHawke's Bay Muslim leader Sayeed Ahmed standing for HDC again.15 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Victoria Fuata'i on Candidate CameraVictoria Fuata'i has a solid connection with local community.15 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Nigel Simpson on Candidate CameraNigel Simpson discusses why he is running for NCC mayor in the upcoming elections.15 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandYour Vote 2022: Use our interactive to help you decideLocal body elections voting opens today.15 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Maxine Boag on Candidate CameraHear why Maxine Boag is seeking her sixth term on the Napier District Council15 Sep 06:28 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Nigel Olsen on Candidate CameraNigel Olsen discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown pulls out of NZ Herald mayoral debateThe debate will be livestreamed on nzherald.co.nz from 5pm.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gilly Lawrence on Candidate CameraGilly grew up in a filmmakers family and had a creative childhood.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Nick Chater on Candidate CameraRotorua Lakes Community Board member eyeing seat at Council.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kellie Jessup on Candidate CameraKellie Jessup has her three jabs done, and is running for HDC.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hohepa Cooper on Candidate CameraHohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEfeso Collins plans to ditch car one day a week - wants others to do the sameEfeso Collins wants to change Auckland from a mini version of Los Angeles.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Efeso Collins talks policies leading up to mayoral election Efeso Collins sat down with NZ Herald reporter Bernard Orsman to discuss his mayoral campaign and policies leading up to the Auckland mayoral election. Video / Carson BluckWatch15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate CameraSarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Don Paterson on Candidate CameraTourism is the biggest issue, says Rotorua Lakes Council candidate.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Meenal Dutt on Candidate CameraMeet Meenal Dutt, running for Palmerston North City Council.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mark Arnott on Candidate CameraMeet Mark Arnott, running for Palmerston North City Council.15 Sep 07:58 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate CameraMeet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.15 Sep 07:56 AM
New ZealandWDC candidate will advocate for homeless, disabledMeet Gill Howard, who is running for the Whanganui District Council.15 Sep 06:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Karen Barker on Candidate CameraFirst time candidate Karen Barker explains why she's running for a rural seat.15 Sep 01:51 AM
