TalanoaFormer Māngere MP Aupito William Sio leaves behind 'massive' shoes to fillTwo strong Pasifika women are among the candidates running in the Māngere electorate.12 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandSpice Girls songs and sign waves as Luxon completes National's last push through Hawke's BayKatie Nimon, egged on by Willis, sang along with mic in hand to the Spice Girls’ Wannabe.12 Oct 12:46 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 ZealandVoting at New Zealand's northernmost boothOne problem facing Te Hāpua is something most New Zealanders take for granted.11 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandDeputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni drops into Whanganui"We always believed that it was possible for us to get over the line at this election."11 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandFocus: Party policy summary - EducationNZ 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 / GettyWatch11 Oct 10:40 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 ZealandIndependent candidate for Bay of Plenty electorate, Zakaria Wahed (Taupō)Zakaria Wahed (Taupō) is standing as an independent in the Bay of Plenty electorate.11 Oct 08:08 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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Democracy shouldn’t be a showOPINION: Democracy is the cornerstone of New Zealand’s free and open society.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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tideLabour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Wellington mayors in line to become MPsPair's election prospects look good on the basis of Herald’s Poll of Polls.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
New ZealandElection 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."11 Oct 04:34 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
New ZealandChristopher Luxon visits Hawke's BayNational leader Christopher Luxon visits Hawke’s Bay in his final week of campaigning. Video / Paul TaylorWatch11 Oct 04:15 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 ZealandTe Pāti Māori candidate for Waiariki electorate, Rawiri WaititiIt’s been an honour to serve our people ... I would like that privilege again.'10 Oct 11:04 PM
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
KahuRace Relations calls time on abuse of wahine Māori politiciansThe acting Race Relations Commissioner says female politicians need protection.10 Oct 07:14 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
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
