New ZealandHomelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland townsSmall-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters the horse-trader gets ready to dealOPINION: A word of caution for Luxon.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsVoters sceptical about Winston Peters’ Labour vow, poll revealsThe NZ First leader has made a commitment - but do voters trust him?06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsChance of National-Act Govt slipping away in Herald’s Poll of PollsThe Poll of Polls predicts no chance of a Labour/Greens/Māori Party Government.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana Wichtel: Winston Peters is set on taking NZ back ... in timeOPINION: This may be the most 2023 election campaign imaginable.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why National called on John Key to try to quash Winston PetersNational and Act's chances of forming a two-party government drop below 30 per cent.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Break the table talk rules this week.Pass the salt to the right but consider breaking another dinner table rule this week.06 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Hipkins out of Covid isolation with a new skip in his stepHe even took out the checkered flag on the campaign today.06 Oct 06:27 AM
New ZealandThreats and abuse towards NZ's women politiciansOver the years, female politicians have spoken about harassment they receive online.06 Oct 05:29 AM
PoliticsAs NZ First and Act continue to bicker, is there room for Top in Parliament?Top is keen to enter Parliament - does Ilam want to help them get there?06 Oct 04:44 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Luxon apologises for tax policy inaccuracies - immediately repeats errorLuxon countered Labour's tax position was "more fractured than the [Ranfurly] shield".06 Oct 02:53 AM
PoliticsThe most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and NationalTāmaki has been a stronghold of the National Party, but this election is different.06 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnightWater bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.06 Oct 02:20 AM
PoliticsNew poll: NZ First shoots up as Act drops, Luxon preferred PM over HipkinsTwo polls this week have put NZ First over the 5 per cent threshold.06 Oct 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's tax pitch comes back to haunt himOPINION: Finally, someone crunched the numbers - and the numbers are embarrassing.06 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandCould we be heading for post-election limbo?National and Act may be forced to work with New Zealand First.06 Oct 12:16 AM
VideoFocus: Chris Bishop on offshore wind farm announcement Chris Bishop addresses media after National Party leader Christopher Luxon announced the party wants to support offshore wind farms. Video / Derek ChengWatch05 Oct 11:34 PM
LivePoliticsLive: Chris Hipkins claims National tax plan is a 'scam', as Seymour gets his wingsHipkins is out of Covid isolation and back on the campaign trail.05 Oct 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Seymour on why he’s chosen Hawke’s Bay for the final weekend of the campaignSeymour says the polling he's seen suggests Hawke's Bay is one of Act's best regions.05 Oct 10:26 PM
Kahu'Feeling dangerous': Race relations commissioner on allegations of race baiting in electionThe Race Relations Commissioner is concerned about racist and classist undertones.05 Oct 10:00 PM
KahuEarly voting numbers lagging behind last electionAbout 260,000 fewer votes had been cast by Wednesday when compared to 2020.05 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandNewZeal candidate for the Rotorua electorate, Kariana Black-VercoeKariana Black-Vercoe follows footsteps of late husband who "stood up for what was right".05 Oct 08:01 PM
KahuLabour's Kelvin Davis endorses Greens and Te Pāti Māori as coalition partnersElectorate rivals Hūhana Lyndon and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi earn plaudits.05 Oct 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Never mind the politics, global forces rule NZ's economyOPINION: Kiwis flatter themselves with the idea the economy is under our control.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateJenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis would think twice before trying to take down OrrOPINION: A closer look at how the RBNZ might change under a National-led Government.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax reliefIt came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Businesses need to run their own show, ignore Wellington circusOPINION: Businesspeople should spend less time waiting for help from Wellington.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Inaccesible:' Disability advocacy groups call for better access to voting systemVoting is now open for all eligible people.05 Oct 05:45 AM
PoliticsMinor parties face off in debate as new poll puts NZ First as kingmakerTwo polls in two days have put NZ First above 5 per cent and back in Parliament.05 Oct 05:35 AM
PoliticsThe close race for Wellington Central that could spark a 'huge upset'Plus: Accusations National's $250-a-fortnight tax relief policy a “scam”.05 Oct 04:39 AM
Politics'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claimsMan trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.05 Oct 04:04 AM
PoliticsNew poll shows NZ First rising - Act and Labour droppingNational would need NZ First to form a government in Talbot Mills poll.05 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: National may not have been untruthful about its tax cuts but it might hurt them anywayWould you keep going to a shop where the advertised discount didn't apply to most people?05 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Party policy summary - Cost of LivingNZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the first of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle the cost of living. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Oct 01:50 AM
