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The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
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Analysis: The election issue that has been 'completely missing'
While crime has been a major focus, the biggest component has been absent in campaigning.
National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates
Act wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom
The Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increases
An economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.
Two votes to rule them all: What you need to know about this year's election
An explainer of election day, how the system works and how to vote.
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trail
Labour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.
Party policy summary - Health
A breakdown of the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the third of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle the healthcare crisis. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023
New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Race for Tāmaki Makaurau wide open four days out from election day.
Could three candidates vying for the seat get into Parliament?
Whakaata Māori poll Tāmaki Makaurau: Henare leading Kemp
Labour candidate 10 points ahead of Te Pāti Māori candidate.
The PM job interview: Christopher Luxon
NZ Herald journalists Claire Trevett, Shayne Currie and Liam Dann interview Christopher Luxon on why he should get the Prime Minister of New Zealand job. Video / NZHerald
The PM job interview: Chris Hipkins
NZ Herald journalists Claire Trevett, Shayne Currie and Liam Dann interview Chris Hipkins on why he should get the Prime Minister of New Zealand job. Video/ NZ Herald
Watch: The PM Job Interview - Luxon on Winston, 2nd elections and being a 'reforming perfectionist'
Christopher Luxon on Winston Peters, strategy, and turning round National
Israel-Hamas war: Hundreds gather for Auckland vigil
Multiple party leaders also weighed in on their thoughts on the situation.
A National, Act and NZ First Government is the most likely one. What might that look like?
Does NZ First supporting a National Govt make its tax package more or less likely?
Chris Hipkins speaks about the New Zealand economy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about New Zealand's economy and our growth opportunities. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: The PM Job Interview - Hipkins on the missed chance for a snap election, coalition options
What he'd have done differently in hindsight, and why he's still hungry for the job.
Peters says no second election as minor parties face off
Seymour confirms he considers Peters the 'least-trustworthy politician'.
National Party ‘broke the law’ says would-be National MP Uini Smythe with ‘clean slate’ drink-driving conviction
Claims National Party "broke law" urging candidate to go public on conviction.
Calls for pork import ban, concerns about CCTV in school bathrooms and Hamas holds hostages | Focus Evening Bulletin 10 October, 2023
The pork sector wants to ban imports from some countries, there are concerns about schools using CCTV to curb bullying and vaping in bathrooms, and Hamas claims it is holding more than 100 hostages as the conflict continues. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty
Byelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?
A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.
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Live: Luxon accuses Labour, union 'mates' of disinformation campaign
Port Waikato is a safe National seat, held by MP Andrew Bayly.
Explained: How does a second election work - and who would decide on a return to the polls?
National has warned a second election could be necessary. How would that work?
Audrey Young: The one critical thing Luxon doesn't get about Peters
OPINION: For a lesson in how not to handle Winston Peters, look to National.
Circus, opera or rodeo - this election has more sideshows than a carnival
OPINION: Black Power kaumātua Denis O'Reilly looks at the election sideshows.
Mongrel Mob and Black Power gang leadership calls on members to vote
Harry Tan and Dennis O'Reilly want gang whānau to vote
Poll sees Rawiri Waititi victorious in Waiariki electorate
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader has 50 per cent of the votes in a new poll.
All Blacks back in Paris, Gaza war intensifies and Labour on the offensive | Focus Morning Bulletin 10 October, 2023
The All Blacks arrive in Paris, Israel declares war on Hamas and Labour on the offensive in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
House prices and apartment living: Political parties' housing policies compared
More apartments or more suburbs, renters or landlords: Election 2023 in focus.
Labour lays down Budget challenge to National
Labour has produced its own version of National's fiscal plan.
Simon Wilson: Political panic and the co-governance debate
OPINION: Co-governance doesn't work the way fear-mongering politicians want us to believe.
‘No particular reason’ National can’t cut deal with NZ First - Jim Bolger
Jim Bolger was the first PM who had to strike a deal with Winston Peters under MMP.
Tax and your money: How the parties' policies compare this election
Every party has gravitated towards tax cuts as a key way to combat inflation.