Latest from Election 2023

Will Act win a second electorate? Poll shows Brooke van Velden closing gap in Tāmaki

The poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.

Years of progress or division? Kaupapa Māori election policies compared

Approaches to co-governance and Te Tiriti o Waitangi emerge as key differences.

TOP leader on Māori issues and why Treaty referendum doesn’t make sense

Raf Manji says having a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi is a “silly” idea.

The Labour stronghold the Greens hope to make their own

Plus, the debate over a debate continues!

Watch: Nats' post-natal plan, third supermarket chain, stop to more sinkholes

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National's post-natal care policy, third supermarket chain and Watercare's sinkhole plans | Focus Evening Bulletin October 3, 2023

National announces its three-day post-natal care policy, Labour pledges a third supermarket chain to break the duopoly and Watercare announces its plans to stop future sinkholes. Video / NZ Herald

Pre-election EV surge: One in four new cars are pure electric

Sales of higher-emitting vehicles slump. EV advocate calls on Nats to reverse stance.

Race for Wairarapa seat: What each candidate will do for Central Hawke’s Bay

Candidates address living costs, cyclone recovery, infrastructure and mental health.

Man who feared ending up on the streets calls for rent cap

Tauranga electorate candidates respond to Malcolm Stanford's story.

National candidates describe threats on campaign trail

Volunteers say they have been chased down the street and threatened with abuse.

Editorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for you

OPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.

‘Reports just gather dust’: Why our justice system needs transformational change

Crime has been one of the major political talking points all year.

General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for Te Tai Tōkerau

Tai Tōkerau candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.

Political promises don't reflect real health issues - Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith

OPINION: It’s time for a more thoughtful approach to healthcare.

‘Beneficiary bashing’ or encouraging more people into work? Welfare policies compared

Sanctions and benefit increases key difference between Labour, National.

Simon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers short

OPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.

Focus: Is social media a threat to democracy?

NZ Herald Focus talks to a social media expert about the selective social media algorithm, and whether New Zealand’s younger generation of voters is getting a clear picture of the political landscape. Video / NZ Herald

'There have been death threats made'

National Party campaign chairman Chris Bishop has claimed gangs are actively intimidating National's candidates due to their support of the Labour Party. Video / Mark Mitchell