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Raf Manji says having a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi is a “silly” idea.
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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.
Audrey Young: Chicken stunt leaves egg on Hipkins' face
OPINION: Labour's dig over debate re-scheduling just made its leader look weak.
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Live: Hipkins says he'll soon be 'fighting fit', attacks Luxon from his sick bed
Luxon claims Hipkins is spreading misinformation.
Te Pāti Māori candidate wasn't home during 'invasion'
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke doubles down on claims of racist attacks.
Water, water everywhere: What candidates have to say to flooded business owner
Rotorua MP candidates respond to Bryce Allan's story.
Political Round-up: Ten reasons support for Labour is in freefall
OPINION: Most polls have Labour on a downward trajectory.
Act Party leader casts his vote at the Cornwall Cricket Club
David Seymour has voted for himself at the Cornwall Cricket Club, saying he hopes one day he can vote for the Act Party when he is sitting in his 'rocking chair'. Video / Michael Craig
'Trusted' intermediary hands gang weapons to police
Caine Warren has handed in firearms five times in the past two years.
‘A threat to democracy’: Concern social media algorithms could skew election results
Why you might not be getting a clear picture of the political landscape online.
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.
‘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
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.
'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
Desperate and dirty tactics: National accuses Labour of lying
National Party campaign chairman Chris Bishop claims the Labour Party is resorting to "desperate and dirty tactics", actively lying about National's policies. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Like an angry couple': Labour, National squabble over debate scuppered by Hipkins' Covid test
Plus: What Chris Hipkins' Covid result could mean for Labour.
'I think Christopher Luxon is running scared'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is asked if he thinks Luxon is a chicken for not fronting for another Leader's debate. Video / Mark Mitchell
Where to go if you want to vote early in Hawke's Bay
Advance voting has started in Hawke's Bay - here's what you need to know.
Election 2023: Will we see a slump in voter turnout?
As advance voting gets under way, the signs point to a significant drop in participation.
Mood of the Boardroom: Talking points
A look back at the main talking points of the 'Mood of the Boardroom' debate between Labour's Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis.
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'Malevolent actors': National says candidates and volunteers targeted by gang members
Carmel Sepuloni is likely to be the public face of Labour while Hipkins is ill.
Millionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaint
Te Pāti Māori asks Electoral Commission to investigate donation to Act by rich lister.
Labour says Weet-Bix saga shows why duopoly needs to be broken up
Labour pledges to directly support more supermarket companies wanting to set up here.
Luxon on ‘misrepresented faith’, Chinese investment for infrastructure
The National Party leader sat down for two hours of questions from Mike Hosking.