Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to court on Friday
Hausia was deputy chair of the board in the 2022-2025 term, but lost his seat in the recent…
Natural Hazards Commission to remain underfunded, as Government delays levy hike until after the election
However, Treasury last month wrote to insurers to say ministers were still considering what to do and no…
The Opportunities Party launches new leader, Qiulae Wong, and policies for 2026 election
Wong previously worked in the UK, founding and supporting start-ups in the fashion sector, before moving back to…
Media Insider: Wellington advertising agency loses six key staff, wins $15.5 million Electoral Commission election contract
Those who have been headhunted from VML Wellington are managing director Fleur Head, head of planning Anna Gunnell,…
Kaipara election recounts end as new council set for swearing‑in
Kaipara faced recount requests from mayoral candidate Snow Tane and would-be councillors Ash Nayyar and Mark Vincent. Outgoing…
Labour Party’s latest election policy makes cervical screening free for all women aged 25-69
If Labour were elected, women would access the free service using the recently announced “Medicard”. The scheme would…
Labour’s free GP visit policy: Doctors sceptical but party confident there is enough capacity to meet demand
“We’ve worked with general practice providers to come up with a credible plan for releasing five million more…
Donald Trump rules out US vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028 election
Trump, who served his initial term from 2017 to 2021, often mentions that his supporters have called for…
At a crossroads: How a new Auckland Council will traverse transport policy
Connor stood on the City Vision ticket in the latest local elections, in a personal capacity. This ran…
Labour MP Duncan Webb to resign as MP, won’t seek re-election
Webb said he would then “see what’s out there”, saying he believed he had “another exciting career in…
Kaipara election result challenged as Snow Tane lodges court recount bid
Newly-voted-in Larsen will be knocked out of Kaipara District Council (KDC) if Tane’s mayoral vote challenge is successful,…
DIA receives complaint about alleged vote irregularities in Kaipara local election
The DIA was also unable to halt the publication of election results. Ward said local elections were run…