KahuElection 2023: Major political parties don’t spread porkies, but flirt with half-truths: studyAn analysis of 700 political posts makes interesting reading.08 Oct 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Can Labour win from here? There is a narrow pathA swing of 90,000 people could shift current polling predictions, says a data expert.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Political parties on home straight will cast off subtle tactical ploysOPINION: Anything is possible when all MMP parties have their country’s welfare at heart.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Falling apart': Labour, public hit out at Luxon's 'second election' fearsThe National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.07 Oct 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: The Tāmaki cup of tea, the last Chris of the WeekWhy was Paula Bennett having a cup of tea in Tāmaki?07 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Luxon apologises for tax policy inaccuracies - immediately repeats errorLuxon countered Labour's tax position was "more fractured than the [Ranfurly] shield".06 Oct 02:53 AM
PoliticsThe most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and NationalTāmaki has been a stronghold of the National Party, but this election is different.06 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnightWater bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.06 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandPolice plan long-range Tasers but without body cameras to check useIt will be the first time Tasers are used in NZ without an assured way of recording.06 Oct 01:51 AM
Kahu'Feeling dangerous': Race relations commissioner on allegations of race baiting in electionThe Race Relations Commissioner is concerned about racist and classist undertones.05 Oct 10:00 PM
KahuEarly voting numbers lagging behind last electionAbout 260,000 fewer votes had been cast by Wednesday when compared to 2020.05 Oct 08:04 PM
KahuKelvin Davis is expecting to become a grandad on Election DayThe MP incumbent is expecting his first mokopuna on election weekend.05 Oct 06:19 PM
KahuLabour's Kelvin Davis endorses Greens and Te Pāti Māori as coalition partnersElectorate rivals Hūhana Lyndon and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi earn plaudits.05 Oct 06:06 PM
Politics'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claimsMan trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.05 Oct 04:04 AM
EconomyAudited version of Crown accounts sees size of deficit shrinkThe Government's books were $9.4 billion in deficit over the past year.05 Oct 01:44 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.04 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandAuckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer saysAn anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.04 Oct 04:56 AM
WorldMcCarthy is out as US Speaker of the House - but what happens next?A temporary Speaker is in place, but the election of a new Speaker will take place.04 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandReceding red wave: The big Labour names who could be out of ParliamentLabour's wave of support is coming to an end after its historic 2020 election win.04 Oct 02:01 AM
KahuLuxon among those who vote earlyEveryone doing the same thing on the same day seen as 'old fashioned'.03 Oct 06:09 PM
KahuRangatahi seen as key to electionNanaia Mahuta and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke say youth voting is key.03 Oct 05:49 PM
Kahu'Hardest week of my life': Woman vying to be youngest MP opens up on home break-inYoung Te Pāti Māori candidate trails 4 per cent behind Cabinet Minister Nanaia Mahuta03 Oct 08:43 AM
New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Ten reasons support for Labour is in freefallOPINION: Most polls have Labour on a downward trajectory.02 Oct 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for youOPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere to go if you want to vote early in Hawke's BayAdvance voting has started in Hawke's Bay - here's what you need to know.02 Oct 02:04 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Will we see a slump in voter turnout?As advance voting gets under way, the signs point to a significant drop in participation.02 Oct 01:54 AM
KahuRob Campbell: All cost and no gain, unless you don't want Māori influencing Māori health outcomesFormer health boss Rob Campbell relays the opinion he has been dreading writing.02 Oct 01:15 AM
KahuMillionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaintTe Pāti Māori asks Electoral Commission to investigate donation to Act by rich lister.01 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandEarly election voting begins today: Everything you need to knowThe advance voting period for the 2023 election starts today.01 Oct 06:21 PM
New ZealandWhat will political parties do about the health service?All say they will fill workforce gaps but their plans differ in method, scale and timing.01 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuTipene Old Boys challenges government cold feetMaori Education Minister has remained 'evasive, cryptic and confusing'.29 Sep 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Completely unacceptable': Labour candidate slapped following debate'He grabbed my shoulders and shook me,' the Labour candidate said.29 Sep 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministershipNo question in the 2023 Mood of the Boardroom survey elicited as many comments from CEOs.29 Sep 12:41 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis: ‘I don’t want to go into Government with NZ First’National finance spokeswoman's strong preference is a National-Act coalition.28 Sep 09:46 PM