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Hipkins takes responsibility for Labour's poll crash
Reid Research Newshub poll puts Labour support at 26.8 per cent, its worst in six years.
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Analysis: Prefu shows next Govt facing tough economic trade-offs
Deteriorating finances mean next Government will have very little spending wiggle room.
Focus: Finance Minister Grant Robertson at today's prefu
Finance Minister Grant Robertson's summary of today's prefu at the Treasury. Video / Mark Mitchell
Audrey Young: Even an economic miracle can't save Labour now
Today's Treasury forecast should be a key election moment. It doesn't feel that way.
What is Prefu and why does it matter?
A nasty surprise spawned the Prefu, but today three big numbers may be crucial.
All Blacks in Lyon, Labour’s unpopularity and Morocco death toll | Focus Morning Bulletin September 12, 2023
The All Blacks get back to training as they reflect on what went wrong against France, Labour hits historic unpopularity with devastating poll and it’s a race against time to find survivors from Morocco’s earthquake. Video / NZ Herald
National's housing promises: 'Disaster' for Rotorua or fix for Labour's 'debacle'?
Rotorua MP says National aims to rid the city of emergency housing motels in two years.
Out the back surfing with Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
The Taranaki-based MP shows the Herald around her local breaks.
‘Confidence-only’: An Act bluff or a real prospect of a policy-by-policy minority government?
David Seymour has talked about offering support to Luxon only on confidence, not supply
Simon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schools
OPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.
Who’s running the election campaigns - and what have they got to spend?
Why David Seymour says his punt on pink is working.
Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
Government opens the books - how bad is it?
The Government opens the books today - expect a bloodbath
Opinion: Labour hits historic unpopularity with devastating poll
OPINION: The last time Labour polled this low in Newshub's poll Andrew Little was leader.
National hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest poll
While Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.
The people who won't be able to vote this election - and whether that needs to change
The wheels of democracy are always turning.
Chris Hipkins gives an update on Labour's policies
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks to the media in the Nelson Pine Industries plant while on Labour's campaign trail in Nelson Video / Tim Cuff
'Quite a big hole in their tax plan': The policy roadblock on Luxon's path to power
Plus, has Chris Hipkins finally found his mojo?
On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist
National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.
Watch Live: The Front Bench
Heather du Plessis-Allan, Barry Soper, Phil O'Reilly and Richard Hills thrash out the big political issues in the lead up to Election 2023.
Great Walk number 12: North Canterbury gets vote of confidence
A new Great Walk is one of the proposals from the campaign trail.
Focus Live: Chris Luxon and Nicola Willis at Malvina Major Retirement Village
National leader Christopher Luxon and deputy leader Nicola Willis address media at a joint stand-up in Welllington. Video / NZ Herald
Local Focus: Labour's Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Transport, skill shortages and equal access to Tauranga are important issues for Tinetti.
How Whanganui could be linked to passenger rail services
National and Act opposed recommendations for rail.
A drive with Chris Hipkins: Polls, a pie and the problem with National's hoardings
Chris Hipkins takes us for a drive and insists his party isn't stuck on a red light.
Winston Peters claims ‘Māori are not indigenous’ at meeting with supporters
The idea of Māori being indigenous to NZ was a "misconstruct", Peters said.
National confirms EV owners to be hit with road user charges
There are currently about 63,000 registered electric cars on NZ’s roads.
Election 2023: Christopher Luxon's dire interview and the big plays on the campaign trail
OPINION: For the first time in a long time, Luxon looked like the first-term MP he is.
Labour, National at odds over plans for science sector’s biggest makeover in 30 years
Uncertainty looms over the largest shake-up of our science system in three decades.
Act housing policy: Scrap consent process
Act calculated New Zealand needs to build 51,000 homes annually to meet demand.
Labour launches pledge card with nine priorities - one more than National
Leader Chris Hipkins launched the plan at an energised campaign rally in Christchurch.
National plans to bring back health targets, will reinstate $5 prescription fee
The party's policies include bringing back $5 prescription fees to pay for cancer drugs.
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon gives health policy announcement
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon gives health policy announcement. Video / NZHerald
Beehive Diaries: Christopher Luxon creates ‘taste sensation’
The National leader appears to be hitting his stride in battle for Chris of the Week.