Politics8/10: Leaders rate their performance in first TV debateIt's the first debate between the two leaders vying to be PM.19 Sep 09:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe verdicts: Who won the TV leaders’ debate?OPINION: Our political experts have their say.19 Sep 09:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth officials proposed flying cardiac patients to Australia to lessen delaysThe idea was abandoned after opposition from clinical leaders.19 Sep 04:51 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
KahuPolitical heckler Karl Mokaraka: 'I’m normally a quiet and shy fella'"I want the politicians to know what whānau are feeling and going through."19 Sep 12:34 AM
PoliticsLuxon claims 'we have become a country of bureaucrats in NZ'The two big party leaders are going head-to-head tonight in a TV debate.18 Sep 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: What to expect, what's at stake in first TV leaders debateOPINION: Chris Hipkins might be the better debater, but he's got a harder job.18 Sep 05:00 PM
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
PoliticsHipkins, Luxon gear up for debate - how are they rating their chances?Plus, what happened during Act's chaotic party launch?18 Sep 05:00 AM
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
PoliticsHipkins on housing; Luxon on candidate's fluoride commentsRyan Hamilton is expected to win the Hamilton East electorate.17 Sep 10:50 PM
PoliticsLabour promises $4000 grants for solar power in homesPolicy expected to reach 60,000 homes in four years.17 Sep 09:53 PM
OpinionOPINION: It’s time for politicians to shake off big alcohol’s spellOPINION: Restrictions, not education, is the way to reduce alcohol harm17 Sep 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: First debate a chance to size up main leadersOPINION: It's Chris versus Christopher in what could be a pivotal campaign moment.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: Who is the best debater, and what’s Chippy been eating?Chris Luxon thinks Chis Hipkins is a great debater - is he?16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane 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.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAn open letter to Labour from a climate activistOPINION: "Labour no longer has a transformative bone in its collective body."15 Sep 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The questions Luxon won't answer, and Seymour waits and watchesWhy Luxon and deputy Nicola Willis are trying to avoid a spreadsheets at dawn showdown.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Bloodbath': The community likely to take a big swing against LabourPlus, why has Nicola Willis said she'll resign over a policy?15 Sep 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: There’s a hole in your tax bucket, LuxonOPINION: Christopher Luxon has so far been relying on a “trust me” strategy.15 Sep 01:37 AM
LivePolitics'Irresponsible and unaffordable': Chris Hipkins slams National's policiesThe election campaign is nearing the end of its second week.15 Sep 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's numbers problem isn't going awayOPINION: Nicola Willis's answers on tax costings are falling a long way short.15 Sep 01:13 AM
PoliticsHelen Clark joins distinguished international groupHelen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.15 Sep 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claimsAnna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.14 Sep 11:28 PM
KahuDeath 'threat' on campaign trail for Green Party’s Efeso Collins, man foundEfeso Collins said the threat made him reassess his priorities.14 Sep 10:46 PM
PoliticsNational targets Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ $50k post-Budget breakfasts spendNational is accusing the ministry of more extravagant spending.14 Sep 09:59 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins hits Labour country on West Coast, grilled by 91-year-oldThe Labour supporter has photos of herself with several recent Labour leaders.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Whanganui candidates say about the cost of livingOther issues highlighted to candidates were the cost of housing and climate change.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Major parties face off in rural issues debateThe debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.14 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandHomelessness can be ‘grappled’ with housing and support services, PM saysDunedin’s homelessness crisis is estimated to involve upwards of 1500 people.13 Sep 10:34 PM
KahuBarrister Tony Bouchier takes on Act’s Law and Order policyFormer police officer turned barrister says politicians should stay out of Law and Order.13 Sep 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Failing hospitals': Three BoP candidates vow to fix public health systemOther issues raised included cost of living, crime, traffic and co-governance.13 Sep 07:00 AM
PoliticsNational/Act could govern as Labour’s slump continues in poll; NZ First hits 5%New Zealand First is back in Parliament, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.13 Sep 06:06 AM
Politics'The best debater in the country': Luxon shadily downplays debate chancesPlus, Labour and Act reveal their new policies.13 Sep 05:30 AM
