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Local body elections: Losing Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins to quit local politics
Fa’anana Efeso Collins says he will quit local politics after falling short in the race to become Auckland’s mayor.Efeso Collins has bowed out of public life, at least for now, and says he will not run for parliament next year after…
Your Vote 2022: Use the Herald interactive to check the mayoral and election results in every city/region
As progress results continue to come in from all over the country, New Zealand is starting to get a clearer picture of who will govern the different cities and regions of Aotearoa.The Herald has created an interactive tool to make…
Vote 2022: Tania Tapsell claims mayoral victory in Rotorua
Tania Tapsell has claimed victory as Rotorua’s new mayor.Tapsell attracted 6254 votes, a lead on closest rival Fletcher Tabuteau of 2862 votes.At her election party at Rotorua’s five-star Pullman Hotel, Tapsell gathered supporters…
Digger used to free critically injured man trapped by logs in rural North Canterbury
A digger has been used to free a critically injured man trapped between logs in rural North Canterbury.The man became trapped about 2.20pm when a tree fell on his leg and pinned him between logs on an Oxford property, about 50 km…
Election 2022: Jules Radich wins Dunedin mayoral race
One-term councillor Jules Radich has unseated Aaron Hawkins as Dunedin mayor.Radich confirmed the win to Otago Daily Times, and fellow candidate Lee Vandervis congratulated him on social media.Progress results released by the…
Your Vote 2022: Tory Whanau elected as Wellington's mayor
Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau has claimed Wellington’s top job and will be the city’s first Māori mayor. Under the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, Whanau romped home with a landslide majority of 16,426…
New Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton busy officiating wedding as results announced
As wedding celebrant Weston Kirton pronounced the happy couple in front of him married, he could have been forgiven if his mind was elsewhere.Kirton was at a venue out in a remote part of Hikumutu, near Taumarunui, an area with…
Three helicopters, multiple fire trucks at large spreading fire near Warkworth
Three helicopters and multiple fire trucks are being used to battle a large spreading fire at Kaipara Flats near Warkworth.Firefighters were called to a vegetation fire about 10am and initially responded with two appliances, Fire…
Andrew Tripe wins Whanganui mayoralty
Whanganui will have a new mayor with progress results showing Andrew Tripe with a nearly 2000-vote margin over incumbent Hamish McDouall. With about 90 per cent of the vote counted Tripe has 6901 votes with McDouall on 4981 and…