New ZealandFar North clear, Whangārei and Kaipara uncertain: How Northland’s local elections are shaping upFar North mayor Moko Tepania is 3600 votes ahead of challenger Ann Court.11 Oct 08:19 AM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandHe told everyone not to vote for him in Auckland's local body elections... did they listen?How many votes did comedian Jamaine Ross get after saying he did not want the job.11 Oct 06:43 AM
AucklandWatch: Wayne celebrates with wife at tennis club after Auckland mayoralty win; Defeated Leoni 'really concerned' about leadershipThe 79-year-old says this will be his final term leading the Super City.11 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandTania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayor Tapsell said she is “incredibly humbled” for the support. 11 Oct 05:34 AM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
New Zealand'Out of the doldrums': Phil Mauger storms to second term as Christchurch MayorThe Christchurch Mayor has secured a second term after winning by almost 20,000 votes.11 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
WellingtonWellington mayoralty: Andrew Little has strong early lead, outgoing Tory Whanau fails to secure Māori seatHe said affordable housing and water reform changes are the biggest challenges ahead.11 Oct 04:23 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council councillors keep their seatsAll sitting councillors who put themselves up for re-election have won back their seats.11 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little elected mayor of WellingtonThe former Labour leader spoke to media after getting the call from the council CEO. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Oct 03:37 AM
New ZealandRehette Stoltz on course for re-election, new faces set to join old at council tableGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz leads with 6330 votes so far to Colin Alder's 4564.11 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandGore’s youngest ever mayor re-elected after term of ‘horrible’ internal conflicts, no confidence voteBen Bell made history as the district’s youngest-ever mayor in 2022, but things soured.11 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandWairoa election: Craig Little leading race to be mayor over his deputy Progress results put Craig Little in the box seat for another term.11 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandRichard McGrath elected Napier Mayor, beating Kirsten WiseWith roughly 85% of the vote counted on Saturday, McGrath has the votes.11 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandLocal elections: The races to watch and the cities getting new mayorsAlmost a third of councils are guaranteed new leadership.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland local elections 2025: what’s at stake for votersThe Front Page’s Chelsea Daniels reports from Auckland on key races, major issues, and what’s driving voter turnout in the 2025 local elections.Watch10 Oct 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's campaign wrap: Wards to watch, ‘They Said It’ and the Māori ward referendumsOPINION: Life, the universe and the issues at the end of 40 council election meetings. 09 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandYour guide to last-minute voting in RotoruaVoting is open until noon on Saturday – yes, that's THIS Saturday.09 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends nursery cuts after backlash from elected membersCouncil boss says nursery job cuts were operational, not political, amid criticism.09 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: The veteran politicians calling it quits this weekendTwo big names are bowing out after almost three decades.09 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandVoting venues open to the last minute, ready for high noon on SaturdayMore than 50 venues across Hawke’s Bay and Tararua are accepting votes up to the deadline.09 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandYoungest face in the race: The teenager taking on local politicsShe is vying for one of six seats on the Waitākere Ranges local board.09 Oct 12:02 AM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesTo dive into what you need to know about this years local elections, today on The Front Page, we have Newstalk ZB news director and local government reporter Michael Sergel.Watch08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay voting rates well up on last local elections – so farVoter turnouts could be the highest in years – potentially driven by ward referendums.07 Oct 11:47 PM
New ZealandSmaller Bay of Plenty districts lead in voter turnout'Embarrassing' dancing and more social media focus are among tactics used to boost voting.07 Oct 09:42 PM
New Zealand‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaintIt was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far.07 Oct 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, Viv Beck and the art of complaining OPINION: Going after the Taxpayers' Union versus trashing your own city.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'F***ing asshole': Newspaper publisher and council candidate's expletive-laden rant about councillorMedia boss apologises for her language; councillor says comments are 'particularly nasty'.06 Oct 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Abuse and harassment': Hundreds of local election races being won by defaultMinister says he isn't concerned about the number of races with no competition.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKerrin Leoni no-show: Auckland mayoral candidate pulls out of debate The candidate has frequently criticised Mayor Wayne Brown for not turning up.03 Oct 05:08 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Do council candidates understand your region’s economy?OPINION: Economic viability must be central in local election decisions.03 Oct 02:25 AM
