Local elections 2025: Jacquie Grant leads Westland mayoral race by 64 votes in tight count
“Most people my age are getting ready for a ride on the Zimmer frame,” she said. “Age is…
Wairoa election: Craig Little leading race to be mayor over his deputy
In 2022, the small rural township had one of the highest voting rates in the country, on a…
Hastings mayoral front‑runner Wendy Schollum ‘cautiously optimistic’ on result
Buddo, who was 324 votes behind, on Sunday said he couldn’t concede until late votes were counted. Schollum…
Outbursts by Katie Porter threaten gubernatorial ambitions
Former Rep. Katie Porter’s gubernatorial prospects are uncertain in the aftermath of the emergence of two videos that…
Hastings mayoral race – Wendy Schollum claims the win, but her closest rival hasn’t conceded
“This election was about what kind of community we want to be. “Together, we chose to look forward…
Ex-Race Relations Commissioner Gregory Fortuin slams Government for not recognising Palestine state
Peters acknowledged the “good intentions” of those countries which had recognised Palestine, such as Australia, Canada and the…
Tubby Hansen seeks Christchurch mayoralty for 19th time in 2025 race
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Hamish Hay with Queen Elizabeth II. Photo / Supplied In his debut mayoral campaign…
UC employees, not waiting on leaders, sue Trump for ‘financial coercion’ over UCLA cuts
A group of 21 unions and faculty associations representing more than 100,000 University of California employees sued President…
Trump warns of financial penalties after New York governor endorses Mamdani for mayor
Adams is weighing the future of his campaign as polls show him consistently in fourth place behind Mamdani,…
Palmerston North’s Jack Greer sentenced for street race crash that killed teen Olivia Hintz
While Hintz wasn’t in his car, and he didn’t crash, he still took part in an illegal street…
Critics fault Supreme Court for allowing immigration stops that consider race and ethnicity
WASHINGTON — Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that U.S. Border Patrol agents violated the Constitution when they…
Corbin Strong wins Arctic Race of Norway, secures second UCI title
“It was an incredibly stressful day. I knew we were going to be under attack from kilometre zero,…