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Billionaire Graeme Hart’s $700k in donations to right-wing parties
NZ’s wealthiest man has donated personally and through Rank Group Limited.
Winston Peters on why he might get Nicola Willis’ job, and how Act is too soft on Treaty issues
Peters might take the Finance job if Willis quits, and he reckons Act is soft on Treaty
Hipkins in Tauranga: Labour leader addresses five hot election topics
Hipkins: 'Watch this space ... there hasn’t been enough competition in the grocery sector'
The ‘accidental’ Māori: Winston Peters slams David Seymour
Peters says Seymour discovered his Māori-ness the same way Columbus discovered America.
'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.
Albany manhunt, Dilworth to make sweeping changes and Labour’s solar powered announcement | Focus Evening Bulletin September 18, 2023
Manhunt underway after stabbing on Auckland’s North Shore, Dilworth School to make sweeping changes after abuse review and Labour’s solar powered announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Hipkins, Luxon gear up for debate - how are they rating their chances?
Plus, what happened during Act's chaotic party launch?
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.
Christopher Luxon confirms Ryan Hamilton to remain as National candidate
'If everyone had to have a perfect record, we'd have nobody in Parliament.'
Winston Peters on working with National
NZ First leader Winston Peters on working with Luxon and the Nats, from his standup after his public meeting in Paraparaumu. Video / Mark Mitchell
Tukituki attracts the most candidates for General Election
All up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.
PSI downturn could signal 'return to recession'
Supplier deliveries down, some other economic indicators cause concern.
Hipkins on housing; Luxon on candidate's fluoride comments
Ryan Hamilton is expected to win the Hamilton East electorate.
Labour promises $4000 grants for solar power in homes
Policy expected to reach 60,000 homes in four years.
Ryan Hamilton: National’s anti-fluoride, anti-mandate MP-in-waiting
Ryan Hamilton has voiced support for groups that spread misinformation about fluoridation.
All Blacks red card, wild winds and cannabis for debt | Focus Morning Bulletin September 18, 2023
Red card decision looms for the All Blacks, severe winds wreak havoc in the lower North Island and why some Vietnamese migrants are being forced into cultivating illegal cannabis. Video / NZ Herald
Seymour: We can ensure Māori language and culture are preserved
Act Party leader David Seymour says all Kiwis must be treated equally.
Coalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and Act
OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
Are we out of recession? Economists make their picks
After two quarters of contraction, has the economy rebounded - and can it last?
Editorial: First debate a chance to size up main leaders
OPINION: It's Chris versus Christopher in what could be a pivotal campaign moment.
Seymour responds as heckler disrupts Act launch; Labour launches 'Women's Manifesto'
Karl Mokaraka, Freedom NZs candidate and serial heckler, stood up and started shouting.
Hecklers disrupt Act Party campaign launch during David Seymour’s speech
Several hecklers were dragged out of the theatre by security.
Don't forget South Auckland
Panmure-Otahuhu candidate for the Freedoms NZ party, Karl Mokaraka was ejected from the Act Party launch in Auckland after heckling and interrupting David Seymour.
Chris Hipkins reveals Labour's Women's Manifesto
Labour Party leader talks to media in Mt Albert about the party's priorities for women.
Focus Live: Act launches 'Real Change' campaign
The Act party launches its 2023 'Real Change' campaign. Video / ACT
Shaneel Lal: Only a fool would fall for these figures
Opinion: It's not unreasonable to think National can’t deliver on its tax promise.
Shane Te Pou: Is National distracting us from the real tax plan?
Opinion: Act’s alternative budget has the cuts National needs to pay for its tax package.
Beehive Diaries: Who is the best debater, and what’s Chippy been eating?
Chris Luxon thinks Chis Hipkins is a great debater - is he?
Hipkins promises to keep lifting wages; Sepuloni's swipe at Act leader
Labour says workers’ rights 'under threat' if National and Act gain power
Election 2023: Greens promise five weeks of annual leave by 2025
Party co-leader Marama Davidson made the announcement while in Auckland today.
Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years
Everything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.