PoliticsInside the latest leaders' debate: Which answer went down badly with the audience?Plus: What happened at the latest Parliament protest?28 Sep 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGetting to know Winston: 10 things Chris Luxon should know about Winston PetersNational leader Chris Luxon says he doesn't know Winston Peters well. Here are 10 things.28 Sep 01:41 AM
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
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
New ZealandSir John Key to Chris Luxon: ‘I would advise him to rule Winston in’Key said it was a wise strategy by Luxon based on simple maths.25 Sep 06:40 AM
PoliticsNational-Act would need NZ First; Luxon surges ahead in preferred PM - pollNational and Act's 60 seats would need NZ First to govern in new poll.25 Sep 05:22 AM
PoliticsChris Luxon takes a note from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's road cones crusadeLuxon added road cones to speed limits and potholes as he scratches itches of voters.24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour MP concedes election, PM's trust win, Peters sets the toneOPINION: A small win for Labour, but there isn't much time to close the gap.22 Sep 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young: First leaders debate tonight is Luxon's to loseOPINION: The pressure is on Chris Hipkins to play a blinder tonight.19 Sep 01:49 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon confirms Ryan Hamilton to remain as National candidate'If everyone had to have a perfect record, we'd have nobody in Parliament.'18 Sep 03:38 AM
PoliticsHipkins on housing; Luxon on candidate's fluoride commentsRyan Hamilton is expected to win the Hamilton East electorate.17 Sep 10:50 PM
OpinionShaneel Lal: Only a fool would fall for these figuresOpinion: It's not unreasonable to think National can’t deliver on its tax promise.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: Who is the best debater, and what’s Chippy been eating?Chris Luxon thinks Chis Hipkins is a great debater - is he?16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The questions Luxon won't answer, and Seymour waits and watchesWhy Luxon and deputy Nicola Willis are trying to avoid a spreadsheets at dawn showdown.15 Sep 05:00 PM
LivePolitics'Irresponsible and unaffordable': Chris Hipkins slams National's policiesThe election campaign is nearing the end of its second week.15 Sep 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's numbers problem isn't going awayOPINION: Nicola Willis's answers on tax costings are falling a long way short.15 Sep 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Why Luxon is winning the campaign for NationalOPINION: Make no mistake, the tide has turned.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational/Act could govern as Labour’s slump continues in poll; NZ First hits 5%New Zealand First is back in Parliament, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.13 Sep 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettWhy Luxon wants to be the underdog ahead of election debate showdownLuxon declared Hipkins the best debater in New Zealand. He didn't mean a word of it.13 Sep 05:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the leftIf National leads the next government – and even if it doesn’t – NZ politics are changing.13 Sep 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Luxon, Hipkins leaders debate will be campaign’s pivotal momentOPINION: This election will come down to who we trust to run the economy.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Even an economic miracle can't save Labour nowToday's Treasury forecast should be a key election moment. It doesn't feel that way.11 Sep 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Labour hits historic unpopularity with devastating pollOPINION: The last time Labour polled this low in Newshub's poll Andrew Little was leader.11 Sep 07:38 AM
PoliticsNational hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest pollWhile Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.11 Sep 06:31 AM
PoliticsOn the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentistNational unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.11 Sep 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettElection 2023: Christopher Luxon's dire interview and the big plays on the campaign trailOPINION: For the first time in a long time, Luxon looked like the first-term MP he is.10 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandNational plans to bring back health targets, will reinstate $5 prescription feeThe party's policies include bringing back $5 prescription fees to pay for cancer drugs.10 Sep 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Who’s really standing with those feeling the squeeze?Opinion: Good jobs and good wages get people ahead, not the occasional tax cut.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Claire Trevett’s take on National’s campaign launchOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.06 Sep 04:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon accuses Labour of treating businesses like children“I want us to work together in an adult-to-adult way," he tells business leaders.05 Sep 04:43 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Campaign kickoff marred by protestsThe leaders didn't hold back as they led their parties' campaign launches.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Luxon's campaign launch mission was to look like a PM-in-waitingOPINION: Luxon and Hipkins both did what they had to: convince voters they have a shot.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational vows to scrap contracts with gangs for community supportLuxon says his party would put an end to gangs getting government contracts, if elected.24 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandLuxon disavows Act Zero Carbon, Treaty of Waitangi policiesNational has ruled out repealing the Zero Carbon Act.22 Aug 05:14 AM
