LivePolitics'I can work with whoever': Luxon open-minded as election nearsNZ First likely to be needed.12 Oct 12:40 AM
VideoFocus: Luxon stand-up at Beststart Te AtatuLeader of the National Party Christopher Luxon addressed the media at Beststart childcare centre in Te Atatu. Video / Michael CraigWatch12 Oct 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWould-be National MP lays complaint against own partyShe wanted to be an National MP - now she's complained to police about the party.11 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandNational, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies comparedWhere do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.11 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandDeath toll climbs in Israel and Gaza, search for Yanfei Bao continues and farmer confidence at record low | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 October, 2023The death toll is climbing as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, final polls suggest a coalition between National, Act and NZ First, and specialist groups continue the search for Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / APWatch11 Oct 07:56 PM
KahuExperts plead with political parties to give Te Aka Whai Ora a chanceHealth experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.11 Oct 05:55 PM
PoliticsMajority would support Treaty referendum, although unsure if they want to vote on itVoters back Act's referendum question, but are less sure they actually want a referendum.11 Oct 05:07 PM
KahuLily Carrington driven into politics by her deep passion to care for all animalsAnimals Justice Party has 17 candidates in general election.11 Oct 04:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nationOPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNats losing altitude, Winston Peters in government looks likelyIf the latest polls are correct, the Greens will secure their largest caucus of 17-19 MPs.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The only question left in this electionOPINION: Winston Peters? I don’t know whether to admire him or be repulsed.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeenage climate activists disrupt Seymour’s press conferenceStudent says Act leader 'trying to pull the wool over the eyes of average New Zealanders'.11 Oct 08:20 AM
PoliticsNational’s support crumbles in one poll, but up in anotherNational’s hopes for a clear election outcome on Saturday were dealt a twin blow.11 Oct 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrorsOPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?11 Oct 06:34 AM
PoliticsStaffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MPThe Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.11 Oct 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: The election issue that has been 'completely missing'While crime has been a major focus, the biggest component has been absent in campaigning.11 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsNational and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electoratesAct wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom11 Oct 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increasesAn economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.11 Oct 04:26 AM
PoliticsTwo votes to rule them all: What you need to know about this year's electionAn explainer of election day, how the system works and how to vote.11 Oct 02:33 AM
LivePoliticsWatch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trailLabour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.11 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandParty policy summary - HealthA 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 HeraldWatch10 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Oct 07:18 PM
KahuRace for Tāmaki Makaurau wide open four days out from election day.Could three candidates vying for the seat get into Parliament?10 Oct 05:55 PM
KahuWhakaata Māori poll Tāmaki Makaurau: Henare leading KempLabour candidate 10 points ahead of Te Pāti Māori candidate.10 Oct 05:46 PM
New ZealandThe PM job interview: Christopher LuxonNZ 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 / NZHeraldWatch10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe PM job interview: Chris HipkinsNZ 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 HeraldWatch10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA 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?10 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessChris Hipkins speaks about the New Zealand economyLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about New Zealand's economy and our growth opportunities. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: The PM Job Interview - Luxon on Winston, 2nd elections and being a 'reforming perfectionist'Christopher Luxon on Winston Peters, strategy, and turning round National10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: Hundreds gather for Auckland vigilMultiple party leaders also weighed in on their thoughts on the situation.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: The PM Job Interview - Hipkins on the missed chance for a snap election, coalition optionsWhat he'd have done differently in hindsight, and why he's still hungry for the job.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPeters says no second election as minor parties face offSeymour confirms he considers Peters the 'least-trustworthy politician'.10 Oct 08:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational Party ‘broke the law’ says would-be National MP Uini Smythe with ‘clean slate’ drink-driving convictionClaims National Party "broke law" urging candidate to go public on conviction.10 Oct 07:12 AM
New ZealandCalls for pork import ban, concerns about CCTV in school bathrooms and Hamas holds hostages | Focus Evening Bulletin 10 October, 2023The 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 / GettyWatch10 Oct 04:58 AM
