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
New ZealandCouncil condemns abuse of candidatesA contender in Ruapehu District says intimidation has forced them to abandon campaigning.02 Oct 10:45 PM
PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand‘F*** off’, Mayor Wayne Brown tells Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance Brown's campaign office says he's fed up with 'PR stunt' attacks. 02 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apathy is dangerous - here’s why you need to vote in your local electionsOPINION: We should not ignore local body elections.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidate Karl Tiefenbacher vows to resign if unable to implement policiesTiefenbacher says he would resign as mayor and ask the Government to call in commissioners if his council stopped him from delivering on his policies. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Oct 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The 'war on cars', the CRL and the battle for Queen St in local electionsOPINION: Because of Queen St, the race for the Waitematā ward has citywide significance. 30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate wants to ‘reconnect’ RotoruaHaehaetu Barrett also pledges to cut costs and help the community thrive.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrumpy outsider no more? Wayne Brown sits down for first in-depth interview of electionSimon Wilson talks transport, housing, floods and the city's future with Auckland Mayor.27 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's Love this City: Out and about on the election campaign trail this weekOPINION: Campaign quotes of the week, how they voted on zoning and more. 26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry Robert': Mayor accused of 'outburst' at rival at election forumTania Tapsell and Robert Lee also expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes. 26 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulia Talbot-Jones: Synching local elections with general polls could boost turnoutOPINION: Turnout in local elections has fallen to about 40%, half that of general polls.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's the first of everything': Jackie Akuhata-Brown opens up on local election bidAkuhata-Brown is completing a Masters in Applied Indigenous Knowledge.25 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for roleShe was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.25 Sep 04:49 AM
Kahu'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign adKelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.24 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom golf to Hollywood: Mayoral hopeful Paterson’s plans to reinvent RotoruaDon Paterson says Rotorua must think bigger to move forward.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton's mayoral candidates share their views on key issues.The local election is approaching fast - voting is open until October 11.24 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
OpinionCould this be the solution to low voter turnout at local elections?Voter turnout in local elections has slumped to around 40% nationwide.23 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandCity's tarnished image dominates tourism debateRotorua mayoral candidates outline tourism plans as reputation and safety take focus.23 Sep 06:47 PM
New ZealandWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
