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Rotorua and Waiariki MP candidates respond to Pareuruora Rangirangi's story.
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Tauranga MP candidates respond to Sue Wall-Cade's story.
NZ First Winston Peters speaks at Remuera public meeting
Winston Peters has spoken at a Remuera public meeting covering New Zealand First's policies. Video / NZ Herald
Comment: It's election time - let the games begin
Elections are anything but boring, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.
How to solve the housing shortage? What Rotorua election candidates say
It was the first time all six stood together before an audience.
Minor party debate: Which leader was 'trudging along behind' the others?
Plus, Labour faces more MP bullying drama.
Act Party promises to bring back over-the-counter pseudoephedrine
Unbanning drug part of policies aimed at seniors, including Retirement Commission reform.
The cost of waiting: The multibillion-dollar hole faced by both Labour and National
Labour and National are committed to meeting the country’s international climate target.
Audrey Young: Labour MP concedes election, PM's trust win, Peters sets the tone
OPINION: A small win for Labour, but there isn't much time to close the gap.
From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori
OPINION: Recent polls suggest Te Pāti Māori could win four seats in October.
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National's 100-point economic plan; Hipkins addresses MP bullying claims
While Luxon is visiting Auckland, Hipkins has promised to keep free school lunches.
Free school lunches here to stay, Hipkins promises
"Principals tell me this is a game-changer for supporting kids’ wellbeing and attendance."
Poll: Meka Whaitiri's hopes of staying in Parliament hanging by a thread
New Labour candidate has 8 per cent margin over Whaitiri, but a huge chunk is undecided.
Wild weather, Twizel blaze and airport delay | Focus Morning Bulletin September 22, 2023
Wild weather forces evacuations in Queenstown, Fire crews have largely confined the blaze at Pukaki Downs and 15,000 people are expected to depart tomorrow. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Economic good news may be too late for Labour
OPINION: The last big set of pre-election data show the economy healing,
Matthew Hooton: Why National’s tax fantasy is dead
OPINION: National has no one to blame for its tax-policy fiasco but itself.
Election 2023: Disaster recovery unearths Chris Hipkins’ vintage Chippy
All it took was a bit of Watties tomato sauce to get Chippy up and about.
'One of the most serious claims made on the campaign': Why Labour, National are fighting about carbon
Would petrol prices really rise under National?
Chris Hipkins’ sausage roll surprise in Hawke’s Bay; pumps more funds into cyclone-ravaged region
Chris Hipkins and his ministers made a number of significant announcements in Hawke's Bay.
‘Desperate announcement’: Opposition reaction to Labour’s $1.1 billion hospital promise
Hipkins has praised the 'nagging' advocacy of local MP in getting commitment across line.
'Another nothing announcement': Hipkins hits back at Nats, responds to GDP result
Hipkins visits Napier on the campaign trail as Luxon takes in the deep south.
Election 2023: "Confident" Chris Luxon hits the deep south, cheese rolls and international education on the menu
The National Party leader spent the morning in cruise-control in Invercargill.
Tikanga - a changing area of NZ law
References to 'tikanga' are increasing in New Zealand laws.
Focus: National’s Nicola Willis on today's GDP figures
National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis responds to today's GDP figures. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ no longer in recession, GDP result exceeds expectations
Strong exports, IT services, manufacturing helped drive growth in second quarter.
Wairoa mayor wants National, Act commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
Craig Little hopes political parties will assure him they'll help the damaged town.
All Blacks in Bordeaux, Labour hits new low and airport delays | Focus Morning Bulletin September 21, 2023
The All Blacks hit the wineries and golf course on their bye-week, fresh embarrassment for Labour’s struggling campaign, and more lengthy delays at Auckland airport are expected as school holiday travel looms. Video / NZ Herald
Labour promises up to $1.1b to build Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Funding relies on Labour being re-elected this election.
Derek Cheng: Labour’s prison reduction goal made no sense. Nor does axing it
The numbers seemed to have been plucked from thin air.
Letters: On the first debate, election campaign, health, crime, airport
OPINION: Premium debate on who won between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon.
'Grey, beige, horrid': The real winners of the TVNZ debate
Over 1.1 million people tuned in to watch the debate.
Poll: Labour's slide continues, National/Act can govern - just
It comes after the first two weeks of campaigning ahead of October 14 election.
Need a 'chiropractor': National's Simeon Brown hits out over potholes
School speed limits have also come under fire.
Hipkins admits claim he made in leaders' debate was incorrect
For the first time, the men vying to be PM have gone head-to-head on television.