PoliticsHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke silent on Tākuta Ferris commentsThe Te Pāti Māori wouldn't condemn the comments. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Sep 04:27 AM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay local elections: Where to find orange voting binsBallot bins have been placed at supermarkets, libraries and community hubs.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Questions remain over Tom Phillips' children. ANZ restructure?Watch10 Sep 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklet09 Sep 11:40 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? 09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandNapier council candidates divided as city prepares for its first go at Māori wardsIntroduction of the wards comes at the same time as a referendum to decide their future.08 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims mayoral hopeful missed 'financial mistakes' as CEOFormer council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.08 Sep 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why local body election hoardings need to changeOPINION: Roadside political signs are the moth-eaten cousin of the outdated soapbox.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate drops out due to 'health complication''I will get through this setback,' Haehaetu Barrett posted on social media.08 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
PoliticsHerald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next stepsHerald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next steps. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Sep 08:15 PM
PoliticsHerald Now: Winston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge following his conferenceWinston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge following his NZ First conference over the weekend. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Sep 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: The pros and cons of housing intensificationOPINION: Luxon’s pandering to the world’s most famous newly engaged couple was desperate.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Over the moon': Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my whānau, my friends, my supporters.”06 Sep 10:58 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual ConferenceNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference.Watch05 Sep 08:38 PM
New Zealand'They are menacing': Councillor hits out over violence after window washer stabbing Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.05 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow a 19-year-old became Britain's youngest local govt leaderNew York Times: George Finch aims to cut spending by up to £30 million annually.05 Sep 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland’s new transport setup doesn’t answerOpinion: Local decision-making good, Government over-reach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
CrimeMayor dismisses claims fugitive dad stole quad bike from farmerMax Baxter says farmers are diligent about securing their assets from theft.05 Sep 01:15 AM
AucklandAuckland Transport to be stripped of most powersThe Government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport.04 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandPools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stayFrimley Pool - a once popular escape from the summer heat - will soon be decommissioned.04 Sep 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Seymour criticises 'hidden' online zoning maps in council housing planThe plan allows for up to 15-storey developments near transport hubs.03 Sep 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Time to unscramble governmentNZ has 81 ministerial portfolios across 28 ministers and 43 departments.03 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'This is urgent': Seymour to face off with council, Bishop over changes to Auckland planDavid Seymour says parts of the Auckland Council's new plan are not necessary.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM