Focus: Luxon stand-up at Beststart Te Atatu
Leader of the National Party Christopher Luxon addressed the media at Beststart childcare centre in Te Atatu. Video / Michael Craig
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Would-be National MP lays complaint against own party
She wanted to be an National MP - now she's complained to police about the party.
Voting at New Zealand's northernmost booth
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Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni drops into Whanganui
"We always believed that it was possible for us to get over the line at this election."
Focus: Party policy summary - Education
NZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the fourth of our limited series, we look at what could be done for our education sector. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies compared
Where do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.
Independent candidate for Bay of Plenty electorate, Zakaria Wahed (Taupō)
Zakaria Wahed (Taupō) is standing as an independent in the Bay of Plenty electorate.
Death toll climbs in Israel and Gaza, search for Yanfei Bao continues and farmer confidence at record low | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 October, 2023
The 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 / AP
Majority would support Treaty referendum, although unsure if they want to vote on it
Voters back Act's referendum question, but are less sure they actually want a referendum.
Lily Carrington driven into politics by her deep passion to care for all animals
Animals Justice Party has 17 candidates in general election.
Election night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nation
OPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.
Nats losing altitude, Winston Peters in government looks likely
If the latest polls are correct, the Greens will secure their largest caucus of 17-19 MPs.
The new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tide
Labour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.
Former Wellington mayors in line to become MPs
Pair's election prospects look good on the basis of Herald’s Poll of Polls.
Opinion: Democracy shouldn’t be a show
OPINION: Democracy is the cornerstone of New Zealand’s free and open society.
Mike Hosking: The only question left in this election
OPINION: Winston Peters? I don’t know whether to admire him or be repulsed.
Teenage climate activists disrupt Seymour’s press conference
Student says Act leader 'trying to pull the wool over the eyes of average New Zealanders'.
National’s support crumbles in one poll, but up in another
National’s hopes for a clear election outcome on Saturday were dealt a twin blow.
Claire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrors
OPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?
Staffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MP
The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
Analysis: The election issue that has been 'completely missing'
While crime has been a major focus, the biggest component has been absent in campaigning.
National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates
Act wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom
Election day weather: Severe gales, heavy showers to soak voters this Saturday
"Rain is firstly going to fall on the West Coast, and it will move up the North Island."
The Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increases
An economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.
Christopher Luxon visits Hawke's Bay
National leader Christopher Luxon visits Hawke’s Bay in his final week of campaigning. Video / Paul Taylor
Two votes to rule them all: What you need to know about this year's election
An explainer of election day, how the system works and how to vote.
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trail
Labour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.
Te Pāti Māori candidate for Waiariki electorate, Rawiri Waititi
It’s been an honour to serve our people ... I would like that privilege again.'
Party policy summary - Health
A 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 Herald
Race Relations calls time on abuse of wahine Māori politicians
The acting Race Relations Commissioner says female politicians need protection.
Race for Tāmaki Makaurau wide open four days out from election day.
Could three candidates vying for the seat get into Parliament?
The PM job interview: Christopher Luxon
NZ 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 / NZHerald
The PM job interview: Chris Hipkins
NZ 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 Herald
Watch: The PM Job Interview - Hipkins on the missed chance for a snap election, coalition options
What he'd have done differently in hindsight, and why he's still hungry for the job.