KahuDown on polls, MP unaware of Te Matatini, but Seymour still confident ahead of electionNoise is circling around the Act Party, both positive and negative.27 Sep 05:47 PM
New ZealandRWC coaches clash, Hipkins and Luxon face off in debate and Parliament braces for another protest | Focus Morning Bulletin September 28, 2023Coaches 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 HeraldWatch27 Sep 04:25 PM
Politics'Chest-beating': Ginny Andersen has another go at Mark Mitchell as campaign enters crunch pointLaw and order and fiscal plans take centre stage as campaign enters crunch point.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Hosking: Ardern mantras still rankleOPINION: I feel most sorry for Chris Hipkins.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWho won Newshub leaders’ debate? The verdicts on Hipkins and LuxonOur political writers give their thoughts on Wednesday's performances.27 Sep 08:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Braunias'Nightmare on Queen St': Luxon bores himself to sleep at debate - Steve BrauniasHe was political leader as somnabulist, gabbling like a man talking in his sleep.27 Sep 08:39 AM
Politics'9/10': Hipkins comes out firing in second leaders' debateCost of living, law and order, health and education, what does and doesn't add up.27 Sep 08:35 AM
PoliticsThe growing role early voting is playing in our electionsJust how important are those overseas voters?27 Sep 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour’s fiscal plan ‘not sexy stuff’, but does the job - the question is, do voters believe themLabour's fiscal plan adds up, but doesn't answer key question.27 Sep 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSacked Cabinet minister Stuart Nash’s new corporate gig revealedFormer Labour minister Stuart Nash has a new gig at a global recruitment firm.27 Sep 01:18 AM
PoliticsLabour releases fiscal plan; Luxon reveals campaign busLabour has made expensive election promises - how will they be paid for?26 Sep 10:25 PM
PoliticsThe hottest seat in the country? Why Wellington Central is a race unlike any otherThree highly impressive candidates are neck-and-neck in the polls.26 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Scaring old ladies' Ginny Andersen hits out at National's Mark MitchellA poll showed the Greens and National are neck and neck to win the seat.26 Sep 08:01 PM
KahuElection 2023: Labour in Te Tai Tonga driver’s seatPolls show Labour secure in Te Tai Tonga but Te Pāti Māori unshackled.26 Sep 05:53 PM
New ZealandHow do we tackle climate change? National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First policies comparedOur extreme summer made climate change a top-five issue to Kiwis. Where do parties stand?26 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsA wealth tax 'deal' and Shane Jones on what Winston really meant about 'indigenous'TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori debate delivered the expected fiery discussions.26 Sep 08:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational's focus on benefit sanctions goes against evidence - expertWelfare expert group found sanctions don't work, "compound social harm".26 Sep 06:23 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining GovtChristopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.26 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandPoll shows Chlöe Swarbrick in fight to hold Auckland CentralThe candidates vying for the electorate took the stage in the city Tuesday night.26 Sep 05:57 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s flying start in the west tempered by bad weather and empty shopsA wet and windy day in New Plymouth uncovered support for Act.26 Sep 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNorthland, the politics of belief and ‘Nimby’, ‘misogynist’ and ‘racist' votersCan Labour's Willow-Jean Prime hold onto a seat her party has won only once since 1938?26 Sep 04:59 AM
PoliticsHow Australia could sway the NZ electionA new campaign aims to get ex-pat Kiwis to vote in the upcoming election.26 Sep 04:59 AM
PoliticsRobertson 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.26 Sep 04:50 AM
PoliticsGreen Party pledges to double Best Start paymentThe Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.26 Sep 03:14 AM
PoliticsSlower speeds avoid 34 crashes on one road, and made journeys 3.6 minutes longerAn interdependent report found 34 crashes were avoided, creating $93m in benefits.26 Sep 03:02 AM
PoliticsWatch: MP says Labour ‘has not given up’ on wealth tax - it is ‘part of our discussion’Labour candidate Ibrahim Omer told a debate Labour had not 'given up' on a wealth tax.26 Sep 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What Luxon really means when he says he'd rather work with ActOPINION: National needs some leverage to rein in Act's extremes.26 Sep 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWho can give businesses more certainty? Robertson and Willis battle it outWillis pledges to not 'demonise' businesses, while Robertson points to good track record.26 Sep 12:45 AM
KahuDavid Seymour holds firm on Treaty referendum demandThe Act leader is sticking to his guns on the issue.25 Sep 10:59 PM
KahuRotorua candidates jostle with quick-fire questionsTe Pāti Māori candidate wins debate at Rotorua Business chamber.25 Sep 10:45 PM
PoliticsLabour pledges $1 billion boost to Pharmac medicinesLabour has increased funding 62 per cent since 2017.25 Sep 10:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters vs David Seymour: Their 15 most venomous insults, rankedIs it loathing, or is it love?25 Sep 07:53 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaNational leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media in Kumeū.Watch25 Sep 07:31 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National doesn’t like what’s on offer with Winston as kingmakerWinston Peters is back where he wants to be, unhappily for National and Act.25 Sep 06:00 PM
