New ZealandUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
PoliticsLuxon says poor candidates drove apathy, supports online voting ideaPM recounts private dinner with Singapore’s leader as polls disappoint.12 Oct 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Surely that was the last local election we vote by post?OPINION: Dunedin's Roger Fewtrell is praised for his generosity by readers.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandAlbany upset: Long-time council duo split as newcomer tops pollVictoria Short ended a decade-long alliance in Albany with a 500-vote lead.12 Oct 06:06 AM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms prioritiesMoko Tepania won with 10502 votes, over 3600 ahead of rival Ann Court.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWestland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldestJacquie Grant leads the race by just 64 votes over Helen Lash.12 Oct 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I love Rotorua': Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's longest-serving councillorMaxwell becomes New Zealand's longest-serving councillor. The Māori ward stays intact.12 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraHe was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrongOPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.12 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Couldn't quite believe it': Foley reflects on mayoral winHe stepped out as Mayor-elect to hand out prizes at the races.12 Oct 01:44 AM
New Zealand'It was worth it': After challenging term, Tapsell wins Rotorua in landslideThe mayor says she's ready to lead Rotorua again after first-term 'hate and threats'.12 Oct 01:00 AM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and surprised': New mayor reacts to victoryRichard McGrath won by 3273 votes with about 85% of the results counted.11 Oct 11:37 PM
New ZealandHastings mayoral front-runner Schollum 'cautiously optimistic' on resultRival Marcus Buddo trails by 324 votes as final results await.11 Oct 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCushla Loomb: What NZ can learn from Pacific climate resilienceOPINION: Fiji’s protected mangroves show how nature can defend coastlines and livelihoods.11 Oct 11:00 PM
Auckland'She is my greatest handbrake': Bridges shuts down mayor talkSimon Bridges made the comments while celebrating Wayne Brown's election win.11 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Opinion'Finish the job': Wayne Brown's letter to Aucklanders after winning second termOPINION: Wayne Brown says the City Rail Link and Convention Centre will open next year.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandHe told everyone not to vote for him in Auckland's local body elections... did they listen?How many votes did comedian Jamaine Ross get after saying he did not want the job.11 Oct 06:43 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandMāori wards given the boot by Hawke's Bay referendum votersWairoa will be the only one of Hawke's Bay's five councils with a Māori ward from 2028.11 Oct 05:11 AM
New Zealand'Out of the doldrums': Phil Mauger storms to second term as Christchurch MayorThe Christchurch Mayor has secured a second term after winning by almost 20,000 votes.11 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to mediaLocal elections 2025: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media.Watch10 Oct 11:34 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Wayne Brown speaks to the mediaLocal elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland MayorWatch10 Oct 11:28 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Andrew Little runs for Wellington MayorAndrew Little is a candidate in Wellington's mayoral race this year.Watch10 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
