Labour, National at odds over whether funding exists for Hawke’s Bay Hospital
National's health spokesperson needs business case before committing to hospital spend.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Election 2023
Luxon will pick up the phone to Winston Peters - if he really needs to
Luxon ends months of refusing to say if he will rule Winston Peters in or out.
Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week
The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
Watch Live: The Front Bench
Heather du Plessis-Allan, Phil O'Reilly and Richard Hills thrash out the big political issues in the lead up to Election 2023
National will consider free cervical cancer screening policy
Labour, the Greens, NZ First and TOP all support free screening.
New ministerial post, more cash pledges, in Labour climate ‘manifesto’
Labour unveils new policy in 'manifesto' for how the party plans to tackle climate change.
'I have been very clear': Hipkins on climate change and working with Peters
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins speaks to his actions regarding climate change and whether or not he would work with Winston Peters of the New Zealand First Party if required. Video / NZ Herald
Rongotai candidates face off on Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
The candidates are all competing for the seat which has been held by Labour since 1995.
Luxon on working with Peters
National Party leader Christopher Luxon addressed whether or not he would be open to working with Winston Peters if required, after avoiding the question for months. Video / Michael Craig
NY Times: After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘scary time’ for women in NZ politics
New York Times: NZ will this year vote in a very different political landscape.
Paul Henry: National need a spine – so who gets my party vote?
OPINION: National should be the obvious choice for me in this election so why is it not?
Nats working with Peters, housing policy welcomed and Queenstown clean-up continues | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2023
Luxon has finally confirmed his party will work with NZF, Labour pledges another 6000 public homes by 2027 and states of emergency were lifted in Queenstown and Southland as clean-up continues. Video / NZ Herald
Chris Luxon takes a note from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's road cones crusade
Luxon added road cones to speed limits and potholes as he scratches itches of voters.
Election 2023: National declines to match Labour’s housing promise as campaign enters crucial week
Both major parties will launch their budgets this week.
‘Don’t come the dingo with me’: Winston Peters zeroes in on Aussie-owned banks, supermarkets
The NZ First leader intends to launch inquiries into said areas.
Focus: Labour promises 6000 more state houses
Today at a campaign event in Wellington, Labour housing spokeswoman Megan Woods promised 6000 additional public and transitional housing sites if Labour is elected. Video / Mark Mitchell
Mike Williams: What makes anyone think Nats could run economy better than Labour?
OPINION: The economy is now nearly 8 per cent bigger than at the start of the pandemic.
National ditches Labour’s 'anti-car ideology' - promises to restore speed limits
The policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.
Focus: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media after party rally
Hipkins speaks to the media after Labour held a rally in Wellington today. Video / Mark Michell
Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis scrap in finance debate
It was one of the most bruising and fierce debates of the campaign.
Election 2023: 'Gutter politics on gangs' - Napier candidates clash over gang claims
Labour's Hutchinson said National's Nimon was 'playing gutter politics on gangs'.
Focus: National announces plans for speed limit changes
National leader Christopher Luxon and transport spokesman Simeon Brown announce they will increase speed limits on some roads. Video / Mark Mitchell
Liam Dann: The economic results are in pre-election, have you made up your mind?
OPINION: So are things good, bad or ugly out there?
Shaneel Lal: Money talks in campaiging capacity of left and right
Opinion: Wealthy hijacking our election by handing more money to parties they want to win.
Beehive Diaries: Luxon's scorecard, the week ahead
The Chrises prepare to face off again next week.
Hawke’s Bay Today to host three election candidate evenings as campaign heats up
Candidates will be grilled in the last week before early voting starts.
Luxon vows to meet climate targets, respect Treaty rights in energy policy
National leader says no room for climate change deniers in any government he leads.
Chris Luxon visits geothermal Te Mihi Power Station
National Party leader Christopher Luxon with Taupō MP and candidate Louise Uptson visiting the geothermal Te Mihi Power Station near Taupō. Video / NZ Herald
Labour promises amnesty for overstayers, new 'Super Visa' for migrants
Labour makes major pre-election immigration announcement.
Steven Joyce: Not so much a recession as an absence of growth
OPINION: We need more than immigration to get the country out of this malaise.
Jessica Mutch McKay: ‘I struggle with mum guilt’
The 1 News political editor says juggling motherhood and her job has its tough moments.
The dental surgeon running as a Napier candidate
Business owner and dental surgeon eager to enter politics.
Govt moves on Dawn Raids, Labour unveils major immigration policy
Plus all the election campaign action.
Claire Trevett: Pity Luxon as Peters and Seymour react like Mentos and Coke
Two things Labour hopes will get it back in the race: Peters and National's own numbers.