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'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll result

Darlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.

Shane Jones' son Penetaui Kleskovic eyes move into national politics

He told the Herald he was a 'great admirer' of Winston Peters.

Climate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 review

Cabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.

What will Wayne do? Simon Wilson on the challenge for Auckland's mayor now

Opinion: Wayne Brown is determined to make a difference and he has a mandate to do it.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The protests outside Winston Peters' home were taken too far a long time ago

OPINION: Protests at Peters’ home crossed from activism into harassment.

Who's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local elections

Hawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.

NZ Herald Live: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media

Local elections 2025: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media.

NZ Herald Live: Wayne Brown speaks to the media

Local elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland Mayor

'Front up and answer them': TPM needs to be accountable, Hipkins says amid party troubles

Hipkins said politicians have a duty to answer questions.

Government mulls sell-down of investment in Chorus debt

Nicola Willis says the Crown no longer needs to own these securities.

Peters’ partner injured by glass after crowbar attack on Auckland home

Jan Trotman and a friend initially escaped harm in the attack.

Sarah Dalton: NZers' health is getting worse and it's costing us billions

Life expectancy has stalled for the first time in six decades.

Matthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognition

OPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.

‘Every family has ups, downs’: Kaipara on her first speech as MP, TPM ‘dramas’

She avoided answering some questions about her party's recent troubles.

Police should have warned Beehive of investigation earlier, review finds

Police failed to alert ministers about complaints against press secretary Michael Forbes.

Govt pushes ahead with coastal law change despite protests in Parliament

Aperahama Edwards was removed after interrupting the parliamentary debate.