PremiumPremiumPoliticsTax and your money: How the parties' policies compare this electionEvery party has gravitated towards tax cuts as a key way to combat inflation.09 Oct 05:59 AM
Politics'A strategic error': What has prompted suggestions of a second election?Plus, today's On the Campaign looks at the two electorate races in Wellington Central.09 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandMan accused of driving at National candidate pleads not guilty to all five chargesHe has elected to have a judge-alone trial.09 Oct 04:04 AM
LivePoliticsHipkins on NZ response to Israel attack; Luxon talks tough on gangsChristopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.09 Oct 12:05 AM
PoliticsWhy National’s big promise on speed limits might not happenNational recently vowed to make a sharp U-turn on 80km/h highway speed limits.08 Oct 10:18 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not acceptable' - Dr Shane Reti’s 19 unauthorised ED visits caused political storm at Health NZEmails reveal depths of political storm after National MP's ambulance ride-alongs.08 Oct 04:00 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
PoliticsDriver allegedly aims car at National candidate and team in New LynnNational and Labour condemn alleged attack on National candidate.08 Oct 05:31 AM
Politics'It’s a lie': Winston Peters rails against National ads and news mediaNZ First leader also mocked the campaign coverage of Labour and National.08 Oct 03:49 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: National's only way to win is WinstonOpinion: Nats should’ve ruled him out and starved him of votes.07 Oct 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Look forward to higher prices with a National governmentOpinion: We won't find stability and a bit of relief with Luxon-led government.07 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Luxon's coalition will come at the cost of stabilityOpinion: National should rule out regressive NZ First.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational warns 'real possibility' of a no-deal with NZ First - and second electionNational says risk it can't cut a deal with NZ First will force a second election07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why National called on John Key to try to quash Winston PetersNational and Act's chances of forming a two-party government drop below 30 per cent.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsAs NZ First and Act continue to bicker, is there room for Top in Parliament?Top is keen to enter Parliament - does Ilam want to help them get there?06 Oct 04:44 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's tax pitch comes back to haunt himOPINION: Finally, someone crunched the numbers - and the numbers are embarrassing.06 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandCould we be heading for post-election limbo?National and Act may be forced to work with New Zealand First.06 Oct 12:16 AM
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Never mind the politics, global forces rule NZ's economyOPINION: Kiwis flatter themselves with the idea the economy is under our control.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax reliefIt came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Inaccesible:' Disability advocacy groups call for better access to voting systemVoting is now open for all eligible people.05 Oct 05:45 AM
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
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
LivePoliticsWatch: Luxon wants Minister for Space appointed as Hipkins call Nats' tax plan a 'scam'A National social media campaign will use the former PM.05 Oct 12:50 AM
New Zealand'No comment': Former deputy PM Paula Bennett silent on meeting Act deputy at cafeThe Tāmaki electorate race is neck and neck, with two points separating the candidates.04 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandAre you voting early? Check out where you can cast your vote in our interactive mapHere’s NZ Herald’s Election 2023 voting place map.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s like watching a fight between Voldemort and a Dalek': Nats and Act face-off in AucklandAt Epsom and Tāmaki election debates centre-right MPs are arguing for lower house prices.04 Oct 06:19 AM