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Katherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral term
OPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.

Scope of inquiry into alleged data misuse claims revealed
Michael Heron, KC, and Pania Gray to lead Public Service Commission investigation.

Kaumātua unhappy Manurewa Marae is at the centre of political storm
Marae chair Rangi McLean says people don’t realise the good work the marae does.

Editorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's hand
OPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.

'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returns
The New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.

Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probe
Stats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.

Watch: Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori claims, party 'unequivocally refutes' allegations
The party is welcoming an investigation into the claims.

Te 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.

Claire 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.

Voter fraud: 55 people alleged to have voted more than once last October
The Electoral Commission has referred 55 people to police for alleged voting fraud.

Apathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-election
Time is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.

Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again
It's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.

Auditor-General to conduct review after Herald investigation finds voting errors
The review is also likely to involve tabling a report in Parliament.

Electoral Commission defends use of marae as polling booth
The commission said it sought assurance the Te Pāti Māori candidate would not be involved.

Te Pāti Māori not under investigation over Manurewa Marae polling booth
The Electoral Commission says no complaints have been made.

15 voting places with ‘data entry errors’ found after Herald investigation
One of the errors was at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato electorate.

Voting with a love heart and accidentally voting twice: How does a judicial recount work?
Three candidates have filed applications for a judicial recount.

'Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies error
One of errors occurred at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato.

'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount
'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.

Special votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?
The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.

'Frustrating': Some electorates only started counting special votes this week
Politicians want to balance ease of voting with measures to protect electoral integrity.