PoliticsMinor parties face off in debate as new poll puts NZ First as kingmakerTwo polls in two days have put NZ First above 5 per cent and back in Parliament.05 Oct 05:35 AM
New ZealandRace for Wairarapa seat: What each candidate will do for Central Hawke’s BayCandidates address living costs, cyclone recovery, infrastructure and mental health.03 Oct 02:12 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers shortOPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.02 Oct 04:00 PM
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
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessElection 2023 and tech: Only big idea from each of the main partiesWhat's missing.01 Oct 04:00 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
Politics'Bleak posturing': Greens hit out at ‘two Chrises’, reveal policy prioritiesIncome guarantee, a wealth tax and warm, dry, clean energy homes top the agenda.01 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters’ language compared to Trump after candidate violencePeters' rhetoric could embolden extremists, suggests Green Party co-leader James Shaw.30 Sep 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Sparks fly over Treaty issues, 'race-baiting'OPINION: Chris Hipkins should have addressed divisive issues much sooner.29 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandGeese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.28 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.28 Sep 10:17 PM
PoliticsInform your vote - our sliding education levels and how political parties plan to lift themConcerns over gaps in the next generation of workers has employers worried.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui candidates on climate changeManaged retreat and more renewable energy were mentioned by candidates.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election openingOPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomCEOs mixed reception for Green PartyThe minor parties are in the running to be power-brokers.28 Sep 03:59 PM
Business ReportsWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEO's have their say.28 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandMore roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policiesThe Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat landlords and tenants need to know this election - will renters take a hit?Tenant-favoured policies could swing more back towards landlords: details outlined here.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsThe hottest seat in the country? Why Wellington Central is a race unlike any otherThree highly impressive candidates are neck-and-neck in the polls.26 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Scaring old ladies' Ginny Andersen hits out at National's Mark MitchellA poll showed the Greens and National are neck and neck to win the seat.26 Sep 08:01 PM
PoliticsGreen Party pledges to double Best Start paymentThe Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.26 Sep 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What Luxon really means when he says he'd rather work with ActOPINION: National needs some leverage to rein in Act's extremes.26 Sep 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving livesOPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational-Act would need NZ First; Luxon surges ahead in preferred PM - pollNational and Act's 60 seats would need NZ First to govern in new poll.25 Sep 05:22 AM
TalanoaWhat parties hope to offer Pasifika through their policiesThe Pacific Election 2023 debate began with the issue of an amnesty for overstayers.25 Sep 03:56 AM
KahuThe political parties’ porkies behind the recession, prison and gangsOPINION: The truth and lies behind the country's recession.24 Sep 05:57 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Money talks in campaiging capacity of left and rightOpinion: Wealthy hijacking our election by handing more money to parties they want to win.23 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinor party debate: Which leader was 'trudging along behind' the others?Plus, Labour faces more MP bullying drama.22 Sep 05:21 AM
PoliticsThe cost of waiting: The multibillion-dollar hole faced by both Labour and NationalLabour and National are committed to meeting the country’s international climate target.22 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young: First leaders debate tonight is Luxon's to loseOPINION: The pressure is on Chris Hipkins to play a blinder tonight.19 Sep 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Here's why business should vote GreenOPINION: No one wants a coalition of chaos, so here's why business should be looking left.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTukituki attracts the most candidates for General ElectionAll up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.18 Sep 02:50 AM
