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Protest at Parliament grounds fizzles out, alleged carjacker charged and The Warehouse takes financial hit | Focus Evening Bulletin September 28, 2023
A mass political demonstration at Parliament fizzled out, National's police spokesperson fronted up to whānau of gang members, and new footage emerged following an alleged carjacking. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell
Hipkins ‘angry’ at National’s ‘race-baiting’ - says Māori have most to lose
Hipkins says he refuses to stay silent on the issue and will stand up for Māori rights.
Getting to know Winston: 10 things Chris Luxon should know about Winston Peters
National leader Chris Luxon says he doesn't know Winston Peters well. Here are 10 things.
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Leaders back on the campaign trail after fiery showdown
16 days to go, Hipkins is visiting Northland and Luxon is in Bay of Plenty.
'Quick to judge': National's Mark Mitchell called out by gang whānau in clash at Parliament
Mitchell refused to apologise for assuming a man was a gang member.
Focus: Mark Mitchell addresses protesters
National police spokesman Mark Mitchell faces-off with gang-related protesters at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
Poll of Polls: National likely to need Peters, chance of needing a second election rises
The chance of National needing Winston Peters grows as election day draws closer
Winston Peters accuses Labour of 'dirt campaign' amidst racism stoush
Peters says his candidate Rob Ballantyne was referring to "the disease of co-governance".
ACT announces landlords and tenants policy
ACT's David Seymour announces landlords and tenants policy. Video / NZ Herald
Down on polls, MP unaware of Te Matatini, but Seymour still confident ahead of election
Noise is circling around the Act Party, both positive and negative.
RWC coaches clash, Hipkins and Luxon face off in debate and Parliament braces for another protest | Focus Morning Bulletin September 28, 2023
Coaches clash ahead of World Cup match, how Chris Hipkins rates his debate performance and Wellingtonians prepare for another Parliament protest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Chest-beating': Ginny Andersen has another go at Mark Mitchell as campaign enters crunch point
Law and order and fiscal plans take centre stage as campaign enters crunch point.
Who won Newshub leaders’ debate? The verdicts on Hipkins and Luxon
Our political writers give their thoughts on Wednesday's performances.
'Nightmare on Queen St': Luxon bores himself to sleep at debate - Steve Braunias
He was political leader as somnabulist, gabbling like a man talking in his sleep.
'9/10': Hipkins comes out firing in second leaders' debate
Cost of living, law and order, health and education, what does and doesn't add up.
The growing role early voting is playing in our elections
Just how important are those overseas voters?
Labour’s fiscal plan ‘not sexy stuff’, but does the job - the question is, do voters believe them
Labour's fiscal plan adds up, but doesn't answer key question.
Sacked Cabinet minister Stuart Nash’s new corporate gig revealed
Former Labour minister Stuart Nash has a new gig at a global recruitment firm.
Labour releases fiscal plan; Luxon reveals campaign bus
Labour has made expensive election promises - how will they be paid for?
The hottest seat in the country? Why Wellington Central is a race unlike any other
Three highly impressive candidates are neck-and-neck in the polls.
'Scaring old ladies' Ginny Andersen hits out at National's Mark Mitchell
A poll showed the Greens and National are neck and neck to win the seat.
Election 2023: Labour in Te Tai Tonga driver’s seat
Polls show Labour secure in Te Tai Tonga but Te Pāti Māori unshackled.
How do we tackle climate change? National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First policies compared
Our extreme summer made climate change a top-five issue to Kiwis. Where do parties stand?
A wealth tax 'deal' and Shane Jones on what Winston really meant about 'indigenous'
TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori debate delivered the expected fiery discussions.
National's focus on benefit sanctions goes against evidence - expert
Welfare expert group found sanctions don't work, "compound social harm".
Winston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining Govt
Christopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.
Poll shows Chlöe Swarbrick in fight to hold Auckland Central
The candidates vying for the electorate took the stage in the city Tuesday night.
David Seymour’s flying start in the west tempered by bad weather and empty shops
A wet and windy day in New Plymouth uncovered support for Act.
Northland, the politics of belief and ‘Nimby’, ‘misogynist’ and ‘racist' voters
Can Labour's Willow-Jean Prime hold onto a seat her party has won only once since 1938?
How Australia could sway the NZ election
A new campaign aims to get ex-pat Kiwis to vote in the upcoming election.
Robertson v Willis: Who is winning over businesses on the campaign trail?
On the Campaign, September 26: The pair went face to face today at a MYOB-NZME debate.
Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment
The Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.