Elections

General Election: Voting starts soon

Voting in the 2023 General Election will be underway soon. Overseas voting starts today. Voting places will be open in New Zealand next Monday, October... Read More

Live election updates from September 25

Chris Hipkins says the Labour party wants to accelerate progress in reducing emissions if re-elected. Hipkins has visited the WISE group depot, a Warmer Kiwi... Read More

Housing and red tape discussed by candidates

Property owners, developers and business people from the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty electorates are considering their election choices following a meeting with... Read More

Coromandel candidates tackle healthy food costs

As part of a series leading up to the General Election, SunLive is asking candidates from Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel electorates about issues... Read More

Tauranga candidates tackle healthy food costs

As part of a series leading up to the General Election, SunLive is asking candidates from Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel electorates about issues... Read More

Election 2023: Live updates from September 22

Labour leader Chris Hipkins - who is in Wairarapa today on the final day of Labour's campaign tour of the east coast of the North Island - has confirmed... Read More

BOP candidates talk food costs

As part of a series leading up to the General Election, SunLive is asking candidates from Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel electorates about issues... Read More

Election candidates engage disability sector

As the NZ general election draws near, issues are being raised in Tauranga about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and those who care for them.... Read More

Election 2023: Leaders hit the debate stage

Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are facing off for the 1News party leaders' debate tonight The pair spent the day downplaying their debating abilities. Hipkins... Read More

Campaign trail: Hipkins' day in Tauranga

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins is in Tauranga today - making stops across the city to discuss his party's policy and the impact poor dental care is having... Read More

Candidate and party lists released

A total of 19 registered political parties are contesting the 2023 General Election, with 17 parties submitting a party list. A total of 567 candidates... Read More

Waihī Beach Community Board nominations

Are you thinking about putting your name forward for the Waihī Beach Community Board by-election? Nominations are open for another six days - so now is... Read More