New ZealandFocus: Is social media a threat to democracy?NZ Herald Focus talks to a social media expert about the selective social media algorithm, and whether New Zealand’s younger generation of voters is getting a clear picture of the political landscape. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers shortOPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for youOPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Like an angry couple': Labour, National squabble over debate scuppered by Hipkins' Covid testPlus: What Chris Hipkins' Covid result could mean for Labour.02 Oct 04:21 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Will we see a slump in voter turnout?As advance voting gets under way, the signs point to a significant drop in participation.02 Oct 01:54 AM
PoliticsMood of the Boardroom: Talking pointsA look back at the main talking points of the 'Mood of the Boardroom' debate between Labour's Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis.Watch02 Oct 01:01 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Grant Robertson says rates bills will rise under Nats’ planNational has not budgeted for three waters funding in its plan.02 Oct 12:03 AM
LivePolitics'Malevolent actors': National says candidates and volunteers targeted by gang membersCarmel Sepuloni is likely to be the public face of Labour while Hipkins is ill.01 Oct 11:09 PM
KahuMillionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaintTe Pāti Māori asks Electoral Commission to investigate donation to Act by rich lister.01 Oct 09:57 PM
PoliticsLabour says Weet-Bix saga shows why duopoly needs to be broken upLabour pledges to directly support more supermarket companies wanting to set up here.01 Oct 09:45 PM
PoliticsLuxon on ‘misrepresented faith’, Chinese investment for infrastructureThe National Party leader sat down for two hours of questions from Mike Hosking.01 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandAdvance voting opens, Chris Hipkins has Covid and strong wind warnings in place | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2023Advance voting opens today, Chris Hipkins has tested positive for Covid and strong wind warnings have been put in place for the South Island and Wellington. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Oct 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour needed Chris Hipkins to be firing as voting starts - Covid-19 had other ideasOPINION: Hipkins' Covid-imposed campaign pause gives even more of an advantage to Luxon.01 Oct 02:59 AM
Politics'Bleak posturing': Greens hit out at ‘two Chrises’, reveal policy prioritiesIncome guarantee, a wealth tax and warm, dry, clean energy homes top the agenda.01 Oct 01:30 AM
PoliticsSeymour attacks Te Pāti Māori for politicising attack on candidateTe Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke found a threatening letter in her home.30 Sep 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: A win for Winston, Chris Luxon in orange light districtWinston Peters was feeling left out, so Beehive Diaries picked up the phone.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Wealthy businessman on why he gifted Seymour his plane for campaignThe plane was free of cost, but would likely need to be declared.30 Sep 05:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Chris Hipkins opens the Chinese Moon FestivalChris Hipkins speaks to the media as he opens the Chinese Moon Festival today from Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland. Video / Finn LittleWatch30 Sep 04:25 AM
PoliticsLive: National vows to scrap discounts on EVs and 'ute tax' in first 100 days if electedLuxon is campaigning in Hamilton today, where revealed the policy.30 Sep 02:52 AM
PoliticsHipkins claims more 'racism and misogyny' in this election than any otherLabour candidate Angela Roberts said she was 'slapped' by a member of the public.30 Sep 01:27 AM
PoliticsOnboard with David SeymourThe New Zealand Herald hitched a ride on David Seymour’s ‘Flying Pinky’ and followed his campaign from New Plymouth to Te Awamutu.Watch29 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsChild poverty at issue as Nats, Labour trade blows over fiscal holes, welfareNational released its fiscal plan showing $2b in savings from changes to benefit levels.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Betrayal': Whistleblower doctor claims patients are at riskRadiologist who alleged 'conspiracy' at Health NZ speaks exclusively to the Herald29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsYoga with Top’s Raf Manji, and why he thinks he can win IlamPlus Manji doesn't like the way Labour used the mosque attacks as a recruiting tool.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: Inside David Seymour’s flying mission to convince voters he can deliver in a National-Act govtAct is ramping up its public meetings all over the country as it looks to secure votes.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Winston Peters is the price Chris Luxon has to pay for tax caginessOPINION: National's polling dropped as tax questions went unanswered - it let Peters in.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori candidate suffers alleged politically motivated home invasionA Te Pāti Māori spokesperson said this is the latest of three incidents to take place at Hana’s home just this week. Video / maori_party and hana_rawhitiWatch29 Sep 10:00 AM
PoliticsFormer Māori Party candidate backing Labour in Ikaroa-RāwhitiLabour’s Cushla Tangaere-Manuel has been endorsed by Heather Te Au Skipworth.29 Sep 05:55 AM
PoliticsThe comment that could haunt a National-led governmentOn the Campaign, Sep 29: Plus, National and Labour's fiscal policies compared.29 Sep 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Devil's in the detail of major parties' look-alike tax and spend plansThe major parties plan to reduce debt at a similar rate but at a cost to different groups.29 Sep 04:19 AM
LivePolitics'$537m hole': Robertson says Nats' fiscal plan 'doesn't add up', relies on 'cuts'How much does it expect to save and spend?29 Sep 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Sparks fly over Treaty issues, 'race-baiting'OPINION: Chris Hipkins should have addressed divisive issues much sooner.29 Sep 12:41 AM
PoliticsLabour says National’s welfare changes will see benefits fall $2621 by 2028Labour claims the change will see thousands more children in poverty.28 Sep 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.28 Sep 10:17 PM
