Why a ban on cellphones in schools might be more of a distraction than the problem it’s trying to fix
OPINION: Research suggests a blanket ban would make only a small difference to grades.
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Latest from Election 2023
National and Act differ on paid partner leave as Labour estimates uptake
National is keen on Labour's new policy for parental leave - if it can afford it.
'Liar': Willis says Grant Robertson 'probably needs a lie down'
Willis said she will not take defamation action against Robertson.
House market rebound fails to ignite
More competitive prices and a ‘get in now’ attitude' not enough to fire a recovery.
Simon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticism
OPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?
Labour's election offer to new parents - four weeks of paid leave for partners
Labour is offering four weeks paid leave for partners of a baby's main carer.
‘Populist’ and ‘stupid’: 12 tax experts respond to GST-free fruit and vegetables
The policy is being widely panned by experts, who say it is betting on voters’ ignorance.
Labour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new poll
The poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.
Bryce Edwards: How Labour's tax cut will do little but benefit the rich
OPINION: The average shopper is unlikely to see any real change in supermarket prices.
Labour forced to fix GST policy after $240m mistake found
Labour confused the years in which the policy would apply.
Action group: GST-free produce a 'sad' saving for families
Removing GST won't help families enough, says the Child Poverty Action Group.
'A dirty window': What you need to consider before reading a political poll
This is what you need to consider when reading polls.
Labour promises GST-free produce - but what does that mean?
Removing GST from fruit and veges could save families up to $4 per week.
Alfred Ngaro explains why he turned his back on National Party to launch New Zeal
“Some of the values of the National Party have drifted away from me.”
Will the preferred prime minister lead the next government?
OPINION: There's a chance our second-choice PM will take the job.
Editorial: Labour whips up a tax stew with two months to go
Eight crucial weeks could hold some surprises.
Hipkins defends fruit & veg GST cut amid claims policy fails poorer Kiwis
Labour's tax promises would cost about $3.4 billion over four years.
Commercial property owners to pay for Labour's GST cut
How Labour would pay for its tax policy.
Clean Power Payment: Greens propose $36,000 in grants and loans for home energy upgrades
Policy comes after the party supported making dental care free for everyone.
Shaneel Lal: Give Nicola Willis a chance to lead
Opinion: She could strike the economically right-wing and socially progressive balance.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon feels a headache coming on
Opinion: Winston Peters will bring drama, nostalgia - and there’s the David Seymour thing.
Claire Trevett: He's behind you! Poll plonks Winston Peters into Luxon's election pantomime
Christopher Luxon faces the prospect of a Winston Peters comeback spoiling his plans.
Audrey Young: Best and worst of the week in politics
OPINION: The inside word on who's up, who's down and what's happening in Parliament.
Raukawa-Tait’s Rotorua election run will take Te Pāti Māori to new horizons
Rotorua local Raukawa-Tait hits the election trail.
Can political polls be trusted?
Major parties are jostling in what appears to be a tight race. But is it, really?
Matthew Hooton: Will Luxon rule out dealing with Peters?
OPINION: The polls show Winston Peters is back — and closer to power.
'Gutter politics': Winston Peters claims Act’s attack ad proves Seymour is worried
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, released today, had NZ First on 5.8 per cent.
Former National Party minister set to launch new Christian party
Ngaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.
Claire Trevett: Labour now at risk of collapse, driving voters to the Greens
OPINION: The rise of NZ First could mean Heartbreak Hotel for National and Act.
Latest poll shows National-Act Govt; support for Labour dropping below 30
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are neck and neck in the preferred PM stakes.
'Constant war': Parents weigh in on possible phone ban in schools
Young people will stop at nothing to find a way around a proposed nationwide phone ban.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait launches her election campaign in Rotorua tonight
OPINION: Why she's standing for Te Pāti Māori in Rotorua.
‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland
'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.
Audrey Young: What would a Labour-Greens-Māori Party Cabinet look like?
OPINION: The waiting room to become a minister could be rather large.