EconomyLabour's tax plan centre stage for our CEO'sLabour's proposal for a capital gains tax was centre stage at a New Zealand Herald Mood of the Boardroom breakfast in Auckland yesterday.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe rise and rise of WinstonNZ First is on the rise and seems assured of returning to Parliament in bigger numbers, according to the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters says re-election is now a certaintyNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters was in a buoyant mood as he returned to his old stamping ground yesterday, boasting that his re-election was now beyond doubt.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party: A lesson from Professor Flavell (and his chart)Te Ururoa Flavell is campaigning at university, and it has clearly unleashed the inner teacher in him.11 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Lock-out list a recipe for election lossAt 25 per cent or thereabouts in the polls, Labour is not in a position to be ruling any parties out of a possible coalition. Yet David Cunliffe seems hell-bent on doing just that.11 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Hint of third-termitis stealing Team Key's resolveThe National Party is way out in front and in big trouble. John Key is going to win in eight days' time. It's possible, if unlikely, that he may not be able to form a government.11 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuTai Tokerau parties on same pageOn the face of it, Mana Party leader Hone Harawira and Labour Party hopeful Kelvin Davis agree on major issues that have plagued the Tai Tokerau electorate for years.11 Sep 05:00 PM
EconomyTax & SpendEvery year, vast sums flow into and out of the Crown's coffers, but the amount of new money available for fiscally responsible political parties to fight over - call it the fiscal battlefield - is quite small.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Insider: Friends in small placesWhile most eyes are on our local election, diplomats are still focused on October 16, the day for voting on New Zealand's bid for a UN Security Council seat.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandControversial Labour candidate meets PMHe called him ''Shylock'' and a ''nasty little creep'' but Labour candidate Steve Gibson was among those queueing to shake hands with Prime Minister John Key today11 Sep 09:22 AM
New ZealandKey: 'It's a clear choice'Prime Minister John Key reviews the 3rd leaders debate and his own and David Cunliffes tax maths, he also added New Zealand would look at supporting the US in fighting terrorists in Iraq. has plunged in personal popularity dropping by 7.3 points Watch11 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandKey slumps in latest pollJohn Key has plunged in personal popularity, dropping by 7.3 points, and Labour leader David Cunliffe has jumped by 3.9 points in the latest Herald DigiPoll survey.11 Sep 05:00 AM
EconomyAre voters facing a stark choice?When it comes to the economy the country's two major parties are promising to take New Zealand in very different directions, writes Bryce Edwards.11 Sep 03:51 AM
Banking and financeReserve Bank faces mandate change after electionIn an effort to lower rates and weaken the currency, Labour is pledging to broaden the RBNZ's policy goal by re-writing its main objective.11 Sep 03:28 AM
BusinessREPLAY: Mood Of The BoardroomWatch back the <i>New Zealand Herald</i>'s Mood Of The Boardroom event, with National’s Bill English and Labour’s David Parker debating economic policy before an audience of business leaders at Auckland's Langham Hotel.Watch11 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLeaders' tax cut debate didn't add up"How much does $1500 per family add up to, John?" asked David Cunliffe of the PM in last night's leaders' debate - before he added his billions incorrectly.10 Sep 07:40 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Animals deserve vote of supportThere's been a proliferation of pre-election political panels in the run-up to this election - more than I can remember, which is a healthy sign in our democracy.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn Epsom, always time for a cuppaConservatives Colin Craig and Christine Rankin headed out on the campaign trail in Newmarket yesterday - so what reaction did they get?10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key soothes voters with status quoNational is not short of policy. Just look at the party's website, writes John Armstrong. But there is little that leaps out and grabs your attention.10 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuMaori-ward plan sparks 'separatist' warningNZ First leader Winston Peters has warned "separatism is coming to a council near you" .10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeft backs National's plan for prisonsLabour and the Greens are backing National's plan to get all prisoners working or studying fulltime within three years.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho won the leaders' debate?John Key and David Cunliffe faced off in round three of their debates tonight, but who came out on top? The Herald's top political correspondents make their picks.10 Sep 10:00 AM
New ZealandKey v Cunliffe: As it happenedLabour leader David Cunliffe will be looking to turn the tables on National's John Key. Join our live blog and react live with our rate the debate dial.10 Sep 09:30 AM
New ZealandConservatives close in on five per centThe Conservative Party is within a whisker of the 5 per cent threshold in the latest TV3 poll, but its rival party New Zealand First remains over it.10 Sep 06:01 AM
