New Zealand'Scaring old ladies' Ginny Andersen hits out at National's Mark MitchellA poll showed the Greens and National are neck and neck to win the seat.26 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandVoting opens overseas, cancelled Cook Strait ferries and cryptosporidium cases rise | Focus Morning Bulletin September 27, 202374 locations abroad now open for Kiwis to vote in person, strong winds have whipped up waves in the Cook Strait and 35 confirmed cases of the waterborne parasite illness. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Sep 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On the election, political coalitions - and Eddie JonesOPINION: Readers have a range of views on the possible make-up of the next government.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: It’s a National landslide in the electoratesOPINION: Chris Hipkins gave no reason to re-elect him in first leaders' debate.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow do we tackle climate change? National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First policies comparedOur extreme summer made climate change a top-five issue to Kiwis. Where do parties stand?26 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsA wealth tax 'deal' and Shane Jones on what Winston really meant about 'indigenous'TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori debate delivered the expected fiery discussions.26 Sep 08:41 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining GovtChristopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.26 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandPoll shows Chlöe Swarbrick in fight to hold Auckland CentralThe candidates vying for the electorate took the stage in the city Tuesday night.26 Sep 05:57 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s flying start in the west tempered by bad weather and empty shopsA wet and windy day in New Plymouth uncovered support for Act.26 Sep 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNorthland, the politics of belief and ‘Nimby’, ‘misogynist’ and ‘racist' votersCan Labour's Willow-Jean Prime hold onto a seat her party has won only once since 1938?26 Sep 04:59 AM
PoliticsHow Australia could sway the NZ electionA new campaign aims to get ex-pat Kiwis to vote in the upcoming election.26 Sep 04:59 AM
PoliticsRobertson v Willis: Who is winning over businesses on the campaign trail?On the Campaign, September 26: The pair went face to face today at a MYOB-NZME debate.26 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters confident of National-Act-NZ First arrangementWinston Peters says he can work with anyone - except Labour.26 Sep 03:27 AM
PoliticsGreen Party pledges to double Best Start paymentThe Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.26 Sep 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What Luxon really means when he says he'd rather work with ActOPINION: National needs some leverage to rein in Act's extremes.26 Sep 01:43 AM
New ZealandNational announces plan for beneficiaries; Greens attack traffic light systemBeneficiaries will also have to reapply every six months, rather than once a year.26 Sep 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWho can give businesses more certainty? Robertson and Willis battle it outWillis pledges to not 'demonise' businesses, while Robertson points to good track record.26 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandThe black-belt Polish immigrant who wants to be Napier's MPMilewski lives in a community outside of Napier that was severely impacted by the cyclone.26 Sep 12:36 AM
KahuDavid Seymour holds firm on Treaty referendum demandThe Act leader is sticking to his guns on the issue.25 Sep 10:59 PM
KahuRotorua candidates jostle with quick-fire questionsTe Pāti Māori candidate wins debate at Rotorua Business chamber.25 Sep 10:45 PM
PoliticsLabour pledges $1 billion boost to Pharmac medicinesLabour has increased funding 62 per cent since 2017.25 Sep 10:00 PM
KahuTamihere: Polls taint views and a 'joke'Polls have put Te Pāti Māori behind in seats it expects to win.25 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaNational leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media in Kumeū.Watch25 Sep 07:31 PM
Small BusinessRobertson v Willis - Finance leaders face offAs the election approaches, what’s on the mind of small business owners?25 Sep 06:24 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National doesn’t like what’s on offer with Winston as kingmakerWinston Peters is back where he wants to be, unhappily for National and Act.25 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMajor parties hit, house prices up and 'Brand' new allegations | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2023Both major political parties take a hit in the latest poll, house prices turn a corner and London police launch an investigation into Russell Brand allegations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Sep 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls shows slim odds: Labour has 0.2% chance of being in governmentThe poll of polls shows a National government is likely.25 Sep 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving livesOPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: What Christopher Luxon wins and loses by ruling Winston Peters inWhy is Luxon ruling Peters in, why now, and what he lost in not ruling him out earlier25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Why ‘soft’ or ‘tough’ on crime is such a populist cop-out, and where parties might find common groundANALYSIS: Political consensus on law and order shouldn't be so elusive.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When it comes to politics, it’s time to think long-termOpinion: If only we looked at the long-term now, we’d avoid big mistakes later.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsInform your vote: Crime, justice and law and order policies comparedMore punitive vs less punitive: What do parties propose to make communities safer?25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNational gets its wires crossed on the tax treatment of new buildsNicola Willis confirms how National would treat new builds under the bright-line test.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir John Key to Chris Luxon: ‘I would advise him to rule Winston in’Key said it was a wise strategy by Luxon based on simple maths.25 Sep 06:40 AM
