Former hospo boss in last-minute bid for Parliament off to rocky start
Rob Hulman, the former owner of a well-known restaurant, is standing in Tukituki.
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Latest from Election 2023
Huge ratings: TVNZ reveals how many Kiwis tuned into first leaders’ debate
It was the first time the two leaders have gone head to head on primetime TV.
Election 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEs
The party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.
‘A lot to contend with’: Te Tai Hauāuru debate shows commitment to electorate
In a race too close to call, the three leading contenders put their best case forward.
National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.
'Caused a lot of pain': Election candidates back review of retirement village law
'Frankly, this piece of legislation has not been delivering as it should be.'
Luxon's very talkative debate debut
An analysis of the first leaders' debate shows National's leader got the most words in.
Battle of the Chrises, crack down on the prison population and two police officers attacked in Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin September 20, 2023
First leaders' debate labelled as forgettable, calls to crack down on the prison population, and two police officers attacked in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Labour, Te Pāti Māori in tight race for Te Tai Hauāuru
Polls show Labour's Soraya Peke-Mason holds a tight lead over her Te Pāti Māori rival.
Richard Prebble: Mass immigration isn’t working - we need to get more Kiwis into jobs
OPINION: We are economically going backwards and so too is our quality of life.
Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health
OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.
Editorial: Food bins a small but collectively big step to tackle waste
The biggest slice of food waste comes from households.
David Seymour struggles in search for dismal economy and crime wave in Remuera
Seymour is not short of support in one of NZ's wealthiest suburbs.
8/10: Leaders rate their performance in first TV debate
It's the first debate between the two leaders vying to be PM.
Steve Braunias: Searching for an ounce of charisma in the leaders’ debate
OPINION: There was a very exciting coat hanger incident that set the bar.
TVNZ Leaders' debate: Chris Hipkins stand-up
Chris Hipkins stand-up after the first TVNZ Leaders' debate. Video / NZ Herald
TVNZ Leaders' debate: Christopher Luxon stand-up
Christopher Luxon stand-up after the first TVNZ Leaders' debate. Video / NZ Herald
Labour dumps prison population reduction target
The party doesn’t have a target for the next term, Chris Hipkins says.
Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences
There's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.
What do young Kiwis worry about? Increasingly, economic turmoil and climate change
Having experienced extreme weather, young people are now more fearful of climate change.
Leaders' debate: How important is it for picking the next government?
A lot is riding on tonight's first leaders' debate.
Audrey Young: First leaders debate tonight is Luxon's to lose
OPINION: The pressure is on Chris Hipkins to play a blinder tonight.
I have never heard so much racism in a campaign - Labour’s Northland candidate
Labour MP says Pākehā have no problems yelling racist remarks.
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media after a tour of the Southern Spars factory in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Can National improve reading and writing in schools with new policy?
OPINION: National Party has vowed to shake up how children are taught to read and write.
Luxon claims 'we have become a country of bureaucrats in NZ'
The two big party leaders are going head-to-head tonight in a TV debate.
Election 2023: Whanganui hopefuls front up in Fordell
Rural Women NZ Fordell/Mangamahu Branch hosted a meet-the-candidates evening at Fordell.
Arrest made after bus station attack, Party Leaders face off, Ethan de Groot out | Focus Morning Bulletin September 19, 2023
16-yr-old arrested after person dies after Albany bus station incident, it's Chris v Chris in tonight’s first televised debate of the election, All Blacks prop will miss two matches at the Rugby World Cup. Video / NZ Herald
Chris Hipkins in studio with Mike Hosking
Chris Hipkins sits down to chat with Mike Hosking ahead of leader's debate. Video / Newstalk ZB
Academic wants to ensure 2020 issues have been fixed for Māori this polling day
Professor Veronica Tawhai wants Māori to feel more part of the process.
Claire Trevett: What to expect, what's at stake in first TV leaders debate
OPINION: Chris Hipkins might be the better debater, but he's got a harder job.
Mayor Brown’s manifesto: 'Wellington needs to stop planning Auckland'
"More of the tax Aucklanders pay should stay in Auckland," Mayor Wayne Brown said.
Editorial: Celebrating women’s achievements amid ongoing struggle for rights
OPINION: Our editorial on women's rights as we mark the 130th anniversary of suffrage.