Politics'Last opportunity': Why Luxon, Hipkins only have a few days left to win your votePlus, what to make of National's NZ First decision?25 Sep 04:07 AM
TalanoaWhat parties hope to offer Pasifika through their policiesThe Pacific Election 2023 debate began with the issue of an amnesty for overstayers.25 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandLabour, National at odds over whether funding exists for Hawke’s Bay HospitalNational's health spokesperson needs business case before committing to hospital spend.25 Sep 03:54 AM
PoliticsLuxon will pick up the phone to Winston Peters - if he really needs toLuxon ends months of refusing to say if he will rule Winston Peters in or out.25 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandWatch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this weekThe Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.25 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandWatch Live: The Front BenchHeather du Plessis-Allan, Phil O'Reilly and Richard Hills thrash out the big political issues in the lead up to Election 2023Watch25 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandNational will consider free cervical cancer screening policyLabour, the Greens, NZ First and TOP all support free screening.25 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandNew ministerial post, more cash pledges, in Labour climate ‘manifesto’Labour unveils new policy in 'manifesto' for how the party plans to tackle climate change.25 Sep 01:15 AM
New Zealand'I have been very clear': Hipkins on climate change and working with PetersLabour 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 HeraldWatch25 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandRongotai candidates face off on Wellington Mornings with Nick MillsThe candidates are all competing for the seat which has been held by Labour since 1995.25 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandLuxon on working with PetersNational 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 CraigWatch25 Sep 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNY Times: After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘scary time’ for women in NZ politicsNew York Times: NZ will this year vote in a very different political landscape.24 Sep 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul 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?24 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandNats working with Peters, housing policy welcomed and Queenstown clean-up continues | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2023Luxon 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 HeraldWatch24 Sep 07:14 PM
PoliticsChris Luxon takes a note from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's road cones crusadeLuxon added road cones to speed limits and potholes as he scratches itches of voters.24 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: National declines to match Labour’s housing promise as campaign enters crucial weekBoth major parties will launch their budgets this week.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t come the dingo with me’: Winston Peters zeroes in on Aussie-owned banks, supermarketsThe NZ First leader intends to launch inquiries into said areas.24 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandFocus: Labour promises 6000 more state housesToday 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 MitchellWatch24 Sep 02:48 AM
New ZealandMike 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.24 Sep 01:37 AM
New ZealandNational ditches Labour’s 'anti-car ideology' - promises to restore speed limitsThe policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.24 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandFocus: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media after party rallyHipkins speaks to the media after Labour held a rally in Wellington today. Video / Mark MichellWatch24 Sep 12:15 AM
PoliticsGrant Robertson and Nicola Willis scrap in finance debateIt was one of the most bruising and fierce debates of the campaign.23 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: 'Gutter politics on gangs' - Napier candidates clash over gang claimsLabour's Hutchinson said National's Nimon was 'playing gutter politics on gangs'.23 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandFocus: National announces plans for speed limit changesNational leader Christopher Luxon and transport spokesman Simeon Brown announce they will increase speed limits on some roads. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Sep 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The economic results are in pre-election, have you made up your mind?OPINION: So are things good, bad or ugly out there?23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Money talks in campaiging capacity of left and rightOpinion: Wealthy hijacking our election by handing more money to parties they want to win.23 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: Luxon's scorecard, the week aheadThe Chrises prepare to face off again next week.23 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Today to host three election candidate evenings as campaign heats upCandidates will be grilled in the last week before early voting starts.23 Sep 09:31 AM
PoliticsLuxon vows to meet climate targets, respect Treaty rights in energy policyNational leader says no room for climate change deniers in any government he leads.23 Sep 04:47 AM
New ZealandChris Luxon visits geothermal Te Mihi Power StationNational Party leader Christopher Luxon with Taupō MP and candidate Louise Uptson visiting the geothermal Te Mihi Power Station near Taupō. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 01:32 AM
PoliticsLabour promises amnesty for overstayers, new 'Super Visa' for migrantsLabour makes major pre-election immigration announcement.23 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Not so much a recession as an absence of growthOPINION: We need more than immigration to get the country out of this malaise.22 Sep 09:00 PM
EntertainmentJessica Mutch McKay: ‘I struggle with mum guilt’The 1 News political editor says juggling motherhood and her job has its tough moments.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe dental surgeon running as a Napier candidateBusiness owner and dental surgeon eager to enter politics.22 Sep 06:00 PM