PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew KiwiRail director linked to firm that donated $20k to NZ FirstDynes Transport received an $8 million Govt loan for a transport hub in Mosgiel.09 Jul 01:17 AM
PremiumNew ZealandNational opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submissionSubmissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.19 May 04:00 AM
PoliticsWho donated what? National tops list of political donations: Shane Jones' partner lends NZ First $119k05 May 03:53 AM
New Zealand‘Failed to achieve anything meaningful’: Why councillor won’t seek re-election23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori ward race gets under wayNominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.05 Feb 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting processTe Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.16 Dec 10:45 PM
Kahu3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty Principles Bill hīkoiOrganisers of the hīkoi mō te Tiriti promoted a switch from the general roll.26 Nov 07:58 AM
PoliticsSeymour takes swing at 'out-of-date' election systemAct leader speaks out as key people to help decide new electoral boundaries revealed.22 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in electionWho spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?04 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral termOPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.02 Oct 01:00 AM
PoliticsScope of inquiry into alleged data misuse claims revealedMichael Heron, KC, and Pania Gray to lead Public Service Commission investigation.14 Jun 03:19 AM
KahuKaumātua unhappy Manurewa Marae is at the centre of political stormMarae chair Rangi McLean says people don’t realise the good work the marae does.12 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's handOPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.10 Jun 05:05 PM
Politics'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returnsThe New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.07 Jun 03:54 AM
PoliticsLuxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probeStats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori claims, party 'unequivocally refutes' allegationsThe party is welcoming an investigation into the claims.05 Jun 12:10 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori wants National MP referred to police - just like the ‘brown party were’Leader calls for a byelection and the establishment of an anti-corruption commission.22 May 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National MP David MacLeod comes a cropper to paperwork, will it hurt him much?OPINION: MacLeod was on a fast track to be a minister - until his paperwork went awry.21 May 01:57 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 ZealandVoter fraud: 55 people alleged to have voted more than once last OctoberThe Electoral Commission has referred 55 people to police for alleged voting fraud.04 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandApathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-electionTime is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.14 Feb 10:41 PM
CrimeCovid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced againIt's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.20 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General to conduct review after Herald investigation finds voting errorsThe review is also likely to involve tabling a report in Parliament.05 Dec 04:58 AM
New ZealandElectoral Commission defends use of marae as polling boothThe commission said it sought assurance the Te Pāti Māori candidate would not be involved.09 Nov 11:31 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori not under investigation over Manurewa Marae polling boothThe Electoral Commission says no complaints have been made.09 Nov 08:59 PM
New Zealand15 voting places with ‘data entry errors’ found after Herald investigationOne of the errors was at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato electorate.09 Nov 03:51 AM
