KahuI was told Te Pāti Māori would win six seats but wanted to know what my mate was smokingOPINION: I wasn't as sure as my mate as to what the result would be.03 Nov 06:35 AM
PoliticsThe Labour Minister who lost by 4 votes and the seat with ‘bigger than Jacinda’ marginLabour leader Chris Hipkins has already indicated the party will be seeking a recount.03 Nov 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votesThe final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.03 Nov 04:33 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori picks up two extra seats in historic resultTe Pāti Māori is celebrating its most successful election result in its history.03 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes Election 2023: Hawke’s Bay’s final results are outThe final count of special votes has come in three weeks after election night.03 Nov 01:45 AM
LivePoliticsFinal election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes countOne veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.02 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapseOPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
KahuA Treaty referendum: What stands in the way of Act's planThe three big objections facing the Act Part's plan.01 Nov 05:58 PM
Kahu'Thin Lizzy the problem away': Mongrel Mob hires lawyer over Nats' gang patch policyThe gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.01 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PMOPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.26 Oct 11:17 PM
KahuLabour Māori strategist sees silver red lining in dark blue cloudMāori voted strategically in the seven electorates26 Oct 09:43 PM
KahuRam raid bill will have long lasting effects on mokopuna Māori - children’s commissionerJudge Frances Eivers believes 'a criminal response is not a solution'.26 Oct 06:54 PM
KahuJackson: "I never looked at politics or advancing Māori as a job. I have always looked at it as a privilege."Labour MP said he's “decided to hang around for a while”.25 Oct 10:30 PM
KahuCoalition of Māori leaders reject Te Pāti Māori demandMāori Party copping criticism over calls to expel Israeli ambassador.25 Oct 05:53 PM
OpinionWho are the ‘kōhanga reo generation’?The 2023 election saw a changing of the guard in Māori political representation.24 Oct 10:00 PM
KahuDebbie Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters had a 'negative experience'Te Pāti Māori says voting was 'unpleasant' for some Māori, Electoral Commission disagrees.24 Oct 06:22 PM
New ZealandHow Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsetsBe prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.22 Oct 03:43 AM
PoliticsOne week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?It's been a week filled with election news.20 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed outOPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.20 Oct 12:23 AM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
New Zealand'No meme unposted': Politics popularity has become a battle for social mediaAs audiences go online so has political advertising, and it's a million-dollar enterprise.19 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandMike Williams: ‘No correlation’ between crime rates and levels of incarcerationOPINION: A focus on the positives after Labour's election loss in last HBT column.19 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandDebbie Ngarewa-Packer on the challenges aheadWaikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.19 Oct 04:50 PM
WorldTe Pāti Māori calls for expulsion of Israeli ambassador if ceasefire does not occurOther ministers have come forward, condemning both sides of the conflict.18 Oct 03:35 AM
PoliticsGreens welcome what could be a record number of MPsBut the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.18 Oct 02:15 AM
Kahu'If Luxon rules it out … then we rule it in' - SeymourOPINION: Act tells National, these are OUR bottom lines17 Oct 05:46 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: 'Horror show' - left’s autopsy on Labour’s lossOPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?16 Oct 10:29 PM
Kahu'Something to treasure': Te Matatini Mauri arrives at the Whanganui RiverIt will be taken to the people of Taranaki before the next Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.16 Oct 09:56 PM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
Kahu‘Unacceptable’ treatment of Māori voters: Electoral Commission facing scrutinyCommunity leader Dave Letele called the voting issues an “absolute disgrace”.16 Oct 12:00 AM
KahuJohn Tamihere: 'We did very well and I think there is a possibility of a fifth seat'John Tamihere says don't count out another electorate seat swinging to Te Pāti Māori.15 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculationOPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.15 Oct 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why a cohesive coalition is high on incoming PM’s listOPINION: The divisions that must now be healed lie deeper than party disagreements.15 Oct 04:00 PM