New ZealandLocal elections live: Tory Whanau wins Wellington, Wayne Brown is Auckland's new mayor; Phil Mauger wins in ChristchurchWho will be your next mayor? Follow our live coverage of the local body elections.08 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandOpinion: End of era for Christchurch mayor Lianne DalzielOPINION: Thirty-two years of service in central and local government comes to an end.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why isn't voting for local government simpler?It is effectively impossible to tell how local and regional councillors voted on matters.05 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuCandidate calls for online and mandatory votingMāori ward candidate says voting should become mandatory.05 Oct 01:40 AM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Dire turnout shows no confidence in local government electionsOPINION: The vast majority of the public is not inspired by what's on offer.05 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandFocus: Slow start for local body election turnoutWith voting closing at midday on Saturday, local councils are pulling out all the stops to engage voters. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandLocal body elections: The best and worst cities for turnoutAuckland's voter turnout has slipped from 50 per cent to 35 per cent since 2010.04 Oct 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local elections draw a blankOPINION: Our editorial on local government elections drawing to a close on Saturday.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhillip Mills: Vote for hope, not hostilityOPINION: 'Communities and businesses need to stay focused on what really matters.'03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: It's time true local government is revivedOPINION: I'm holding high hopes Wayne Brown can change the Auckland Council.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is a masterpiece': Racy TikTok from Wellington City Council urges young people to vote'So far it has proven to be very successful.'30 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandThe big issues: Hawke's Bay candidates put to the testHastings is all about housing, whereas Napier and HBRC's focus seems to still be water.30 Sep 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Racism is alive and well': Mayoral hopeful's face cut out of signVandalism of election signs has triggered an accusation of "racism" in Rotorua.27 Sep 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRhys Jones: Vote for your health's sakeOPINION: A public health physician advises on what to look for in a candidate.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt admits he might lose, but is fighting onThe mayor of Invercargill says not every person has the bravery to swim against the tide.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff exit interview: Mayor on Efeso Collins, Baby Boomer male councillors and Three WatersAuckland mayor on 40 years in politics, and challenges and joys of running the super city.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier candidates unintentionally breach signage rulesMayor among those stung, along with two councillors who put signs on heritage building.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog backs council's handling of 'poor behaviour'Councillor Chris Milne told the Herald there were 'a lot of holes in the process'.23 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocal elections: The region where 17,000 people have no vote'It's an important thing being able to vote. It's a bit weird to get that letter.'23 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who's got the voting vibes?Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.22 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandThree mayoral races you should know aboutThe most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.22 Sep 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsMood of the Boardroom: Increased co-governance divides chief executivesCEOs split on whether co-governance is "right for the times" or "anti-democratic".22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCo-governance shouldn't be a political footballOPINION: Co-governance is a product of NZ's place in the world and our arrangements.22 Sep 04:59 PM
KahuSouth Waikato to receive its first Māori mayorDespite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.21 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate CameraMeet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandViv Beck's campaign backers 'unreservedly' support Wayne Brown, but Beck not forthcomingIt's understood Beck pulled out of Mayoral race on September 16 after backroom pressure.21 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate CameraMeet Dave Hill, who is running for Whanganui District Council.21 Sep 06:00 AM
Kahu'Momentous day' for hapū securing return of land from Rotorua CouncilRotorua hapū took a step closer to securing the return of land from Rotorua Lakes Council.18 Sep 04:31 AM
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
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 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
