New ZealandChristchurch mayoral debate - Mauger vs Meates in battle for votesDavid Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.27 Sep 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The big questions for business about Wayne BrownWhy aren't business people worried about what Wayne Brown might do to Auckland?26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayoral candidates to face off in live debate tonight at 5.30pmDavid Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What a big new Auckland mayoral poll revealsA new Auckland mayoral poll creates a new frontrunner but what's driving his popularity?24 Sep 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Car-free Collins won't fix congestion in AucklandIt's an idea from the 1970s and it was a rubbish idea back then anyway.24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier candidates unintentionally breach signage rulesMayor among those stung, along with two councillors who put signs on heritage building.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoralty race: Efeso Collins on top in new poll - vows to 'work around the clock'Efeso Collins encouraged by new poll lead in final weeks of campaign.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocal elections: The region where 17,000 people have no vote'It's an important thing being able to vote. It's a bit weird to get that letter.'23 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandThree mayoral races you should know aboutThe most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.22 Sep 06:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral race: Farce after candidates pull out of debateCollins had criticised his rival for pulling out of the Herald's mayoral debate.22 Sep 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBernard Orsman: Mayoral mood for change? Latest poll reinforces Wayne Brown's ascentANALYSIS: Wayne Brown's vote has nearly doubled from 15 per to 28 per cent since July.22 Sep 03:07 AM
KahuSouth Waikato to receive its first Māori mayorDespite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.21 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate CameraMeet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown leads Efeso Collins in Auckland mayoral pollThe poll shows momentum building for Wayne Brown.21 Sep 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandViv Beck's campaign backers 'unreservedly' support Wayne Brown, but Beck not forthcomingIt's understood Beck pulled out of Mayoral race on September 16 after backroom pressure.21 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate CameraMeet Dave Hill, who is running for Whanganui District Council.21 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Chris Haenga on why he's running for the Tairāwhiti Māori WardHaenga says he's running for the Gisborne District Council to ensure everyone has a voice.21 Sep 03:09 AM
PoliticsRemote control: Why Auckland's local election is neither local nor democraticCOMMENT: Elections don't automatically make for democratic governance at street level.21 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandLeading Auckland mayoral candidates reveal their property assetsWayne Brown owns a second home in Northland.21 Sep 01:43 AM
KahuMixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefulsJust over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.21 Sep 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Intense threats': Grant Robertson flags election fears for MPs' safetyGrant Robertson says threats are now 'more often, more intense'.20 Sep 03:28 AM
New Zealand'We need to restore the mana of our city': Te Arawa takes emergency housing standTwo mayoral candidates have also called for action about the issue.19 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The questions I still want to ask Wayne BrownOPINION: The Auckland mayoral candidate's invitation to a Herald debate remains open.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe city where the deputy mayor is trying to oust her bossIt's not the first time David Trewavas and Christine Rankin have slugged it out.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Auckland mayoralty minor candidates and their policiesBernard Orsman runs through the policies of those chasing the Auckland mayoralty.18 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionPaula Bennett: 5 reasons to vote in local body electionsA semi-informed vote is better than none so go ahead.18 Sep 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWellington mayoral poll a rude awakening for Andy FosterThe capital's mayoral race is a toss-up between Labour MP Paul Eagle and Tory Whanau.17 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandPoll shows Paul Eagle has narrow lead in Wellington mayoral raceFormer Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau is close behind the Labour Rongotai MP.17 Sep 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wayne Brown or Efeso Collins - Aucklanders deserve whoever they getTime to get off our backsides, contribute, and shape the communities we live in.17 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuSupport for Māori wards stronger in provinces than citiesThe introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.17 Sep 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Viv Beck's Auckland mayoral campaign went from bad to worseAnalysis: This has been such a shambles to watch, says one political insider.16 Sep 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Insult to Aucklanders': Collins calls out rival for failing to front at Herald debateEfeso Collins says Aucklanders deserve a candidate who will engage with voters.16 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate stumped by mystery election signs going up on his behalf'The first I knew of them was my mum drove past one outside Te Puna Hall and told me.'16 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kaydee Zabelin on Candidate CameraMeet Kaydee Zabelin, running for Palmerston North City Council.16 Sep 12:17 AM
