Former All Black captain Taine Randell to stand for NZ First in Hawke’s Bay seat
The Tukituki electorate, which includes Hastings, Havelock North and parts of Central Hawke’s Bay, was won in 2023…
National’s former Attorney-General prospect James Christmas switches allegiance to Act
“I’ve looked at where I can make the biggest contribution, and I made a positive decision to [join…
Labour claims ‘jobs for mates’ as National election candidate appointed to Sport New Zealand board
In his appointment, Stephens joined former National Party staffer Megan Campbell, who was appointed to Sport NZ’s board…
Failed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council offices
Bloxham accused Zee of “pumping up you [sic] ‘aggressive troll’ follower base” over an assumption he was running…
ChamberWorks launches to help overwhelmed Rotorua employers find the right candidate
It is a partnership between MSD and the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce. The free programme helps employers…
Election 2026: Labour selects Kerrin Leoni to take on Oriini Kaipara in Tāmaki Makaurau electorate
“I am so grateful for this opportunity and my role is to win the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for…
Adam Pearse: Winston Peters’ newest candidate makes a stuttering start but could solve NZ First’s dilemma
It appears Ngaro may have been the victim of a last-minute scheduling change, which meant he was the…
Winston Peters’ State of the Nation: Former National minister Alfred Ngaro to stand for NZ First
Unfortunately for Ngaro, he didn’t introduce himself at the start of his speech and had to say his…
Election 2026: New faces circle Tāmaki Makaurau as Labour weighs contenders for key Māori seat
The second is former TVNZ video journalist Nathaniel Howe, managing director of Mauri Media and Maimoa Music. “I…
Napier’s overnight urgent health service has shut 13 times this year: ‘Not good enough’, Labour candidate says
That includes a walk-in service, known as Napier Urgent Care, from 8am to 8pm daily with doctors on…
Waitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election
Waikato and former National MP Christopher Finlayson, KC, were set to represent three Te Pāti Māori MPs who…
2026 election: Sam Uffindell selected as National candidate for Tauranga
Electorate boundary changes for 2026 would shift Tauranga west, incorporating Te Puna, Minden, Wairoa, Lower Kaimai, Tauriko West,…