Rotorua Daily Post
Upston wins Taupō seat for the seventh time
Louise Upston wins the Taupō electorate with a majority of more than 13,000 votes.
Latest from Election 2026
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In case you missed them: Rotorua and Waiariki electorate candidate profiles
A one-stop shop for candidate profiles in your electorate.
Solo mum who lived on $40 a week seeks Waiariki seat
Toni Boyton is Labour’s Waiariki candidate for a second time.
Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton on why voters should choose her
Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton tells reporter Kelly Makiha that her heart is her biggest strength. Video / Kelly Makiha
What's worrying Rotorua voters this election
Street survey finds housing, healthcare and the cost of living are top of mind.
Voice of the People: Bay Of Plenty 2026
Voice of the People: NZME journalists hit the streets of Bay of Plenty and Waikato to find out what's on voters' minds heading into the general election. Video / NZ Herald
Who will win each electorate battle? Explore our interactive model that predicts seat results
What does National's and Labour's polling mean for local seats?
Election 2026: New Zealand First candidate Billy Brown's job interview for Rotorua MP
New Zealand First candidate Billy Brown explains to senior reporter Kelly Makiha why not being a politician would make him an ideal Rotorua MP. Video / Kelly Makiha
'I'm not a politician': Why candidate says this is his greatest strength and weakness
New Zealand First's Billy Brown wants to put the Vegas back in Rotovegas.
Rotorua MP candidate job interview: The Opportunity Party's candidate Finn Liley
Finn Liley explains to Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why voters should choose his party. Video / Kelly Makiha
Opportunity Party candidate: Grocery monopoly needs tougher action
Rotorua candidate Finn Liley is campaigning mainly for the party vote.
Rotorua MP candidate job interview with Labour's Fisher Wang
The councillor tells Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why he wants the job as Rotorua's next MP. Video / Kelly Makiha
What Labour's Fisher Wang is bringing to the table in the Rotorua race
He says Labour would prioritise the cost of living in its first 100 days of Government.
Rotorua MP candidate job interview with National's Todd McClay
The incumbent MP explains to Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why voters should choose his party. Video / Kelly Makiha
Why should Rotorua vote National's Todd McClay in again?
Rotorua is beginning to feel good about itself again, McClay says.
Young voters enrolments more than 30% behind seniors in Bay electorates
Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Rotorua young voter enrolments lag behind other age groups.
Luxon’s rural roadshow: Western Bay, Edgecumbe farmers hear election pitch
Rotorua MP Todd McClay said rural exports reached record $65.2b and created 360,000 jobs.
The prickly topic that put a local candidate on the spot
Two voters said hearing the candidates speak had changed their views.
The Rotorua Business Chamber hosts the Rotorua Candidates' Forum
National's Todd McClay, Labour's Fisher Wang, New Zealand First's Billy Brown and Opportunity's Finn Liley spoke to voters at the Rotorua Candidates Forum.
‘Political punching bag’: Hipkins says councils made 'scapegoats'
The Labour leader says councils are paying the price for the Government's decisions.
National's QE Health election promise 'a long way' from investment – Labour
'Rotorua doesn’t have short memory ... we are angry that we lost QE Health.'
QE Health site: National to explore new surgery, dialysis centre if re-elected
The $19m health and wellness centre closed in December after going into liquidation.
Rural debate puts $64.3b food and fibre sector in political spotlight
Rural leaders faced off over the future of farming at a lively Mystery Creek debate.
Rotorua business crowd gives Hipkins warm reception
The Labour leader pitched policies affecting small businesses ahead of the election.