Election 2026: New poll reveals frontrunner in the Māori seat of Te Tai Tonga
“If you asked me the impact, it probably makes it slightly less favourable to more centre-right candidates, but…
Northland Regional Council staff to work fewer hours for same pay
For about 300 staff, the move from a 75-hour to a 72-hour fortnight is equivalent to a 4.2%…
Auckland councillors vote for ‘nuclear’ option in fiery meeting on fast-track development plans
North Shore councillor Richard Hills, who chairs the planning committee, said: “The team has been very clear in…
Manurewa election probe: Vote recorded in name of woman who died in 2022
A Kāinga Ora complex at the end of Beaumonts Way had 13 votes recorded from 17 units. That…
Should Act voters give their candidate vote to National? Paul Henry weighs in
With National polling below 30%, lower than the 38% it received in 2023, some projections suggest Bishop entering…
ACCC approves sale of the Hobart Private Hospital to Catholic provider Calvary Healthcare
Catholic provider Calvary Healthcare has received approval from the corporate watchdog to buy Hobart Private Hospital, despite concerns…
‘Voter suppression by stealth’ – NZ govt accused of locking out Pasifika vote – Te Ao Māori News
I whakaputahia tēnei ātikara e RNZ. The Minister for Pacific Peoples has denied that a recent law change…
Compulsory KiwiSaver looks inevitable. We should vote on making employer contributions tax deductible – Richard Prebble
Winston Peters’ 1997 referendum on compulsory retirement savings was crushed by almost 92% to just over 8%. Labour…
Election 2026: What the MMP party vote really decides – David Harvey
The party vote is another matter entirely. Through the bizarre workings of the party lists, MMP delivers into…
Labour tumbles into the 20s in new poll, Opportunity hits 5% to enter Parliament
It also came amid Act announcing it would strengthen powers for teachers to remove disruptive children from class,…
Madagascar to Mexico City: Kiwi celebs reveal their favourite travel spots – NZ Herald
Madagascar to Mexico City: Kiwi celebs reveal their favourite travel spots NZ HeraldVote in the Travel Readers’ Choice Awards…
Auckland planning future: Councillors vote for ‘hybrid’ model with high rises in inner city hubs
It also meant 85% of the city’s land area would experience no planning change and be unaffected under…