New ZealandMayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'25 May 04:45 PM
New ZealandTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandElection hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.22 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrazil supreme court chief hits back at Elon Musk after X rulingsFinancial Times: Court links Musk with ‘destructive’ international far-right movement.16 May 08:24 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
PoliticsGovernment keen on electoral law changes after enrolments debacleSame-day enrolment could go the way of the dodo.08 May 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDouble voting found in election result, judges and minister briefedA small number of double votes is likely, but it would not change the result.07 May 02:25 AM
New Zealand'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'04 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ cityBut the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.02 May 10:00 PM
Business'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegationsPeters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.02 May 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmedA park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldPolice swarm Columbia University to clear pro-Palestinian protestersPolice carrying riot shields clear Ivy League campus, arrest dozens.01 May 07:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one diesCosts to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.24 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandTalking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trustOPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.20 Apr 11:48 PM
WorldWhat you need to know about the world’s largest democratic electionIndia has a population of over 1.4 billion people and close to 970 million voters.20 Apr 12:36 AM
WorldIndia begins world’s largest election as Modi seeks third termNearly 970 million people will vote — more than 10 per cent of the world’s population.19 Apr 07:16 AM
New Zealand'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.17 Apr 05:03 PM
PoliticsMeta changes could stifle democracy'A chilling effect on politics' - what Meta's latest policy means for democracy.07 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Threat to democracy': Former Trump officials warn against his return to powerAs Trump seeks presidency again, people who served in his administration speak out.06 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandLobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.05 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandRotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.04 Apr 09:03 PM
New ZealandDemocracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.03 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandCalls grow for minister to curb Tauranga commission's powersWhat Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.02 Apr 04:03 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEOOPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.02 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Ministerial roles a tangled forestOPINION: It's time to do some serious pruning.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Drastic infrastructure overhaul needed; always wear a seatbelt on a flightOPINION: 'Seat belts should be mandatory on all aircraft at all times'.15 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsUS diplomat abandons speech - what she would have saidProtests inside and outside the building derail US Aukus official's speech.08 Mar 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyDo you want Māori or just their haka? - Alice SoperOPINION: The Poua were heard by those who needed it before the translated outrage hit.06 Mar 01:22 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Newshub's collapse and shifting into a PR democracy of distrustOPINION: There’s also a likely big winner from the demise of Newshub.01 Mar 02:28 AM
Opinion'A disaster': Newshub closure huge loss for democracyComment: The announcement of Newshub's closure has sent shockwaves through the industry.28 Feb 09:29 PM
New ZealandWhat's next for the chop in Govt's health reforms sights?Health Minister Shane Reti plans to scrap another key part of the Health NZ reforms.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFailed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealedBut those behind it are considering trying again.28 Feb 04:00 PM
