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Simmering election debate boils over to 'race-baiting’ but who decides?

Racism and 'race-baiting' have been controversial topics looming over the 2023 election.

Receding red wave: The big Labour names who could be out of Parliament

Labour's wave of support is coming to an end after its historic 2020 election win.

National's tax cuts could push interest rates up, Goldman Sachs warns

Analysts are wary National might struggle to offset the stimulatory impact of tax cuts.

More than 40 per cent of students fail NCEA writing and maths tests

An Auckland principal said there was 'definitely a literacy and numeracy issue'.

National candidate deletes fire dancing video over music problem

In 2017, National was found guilty of breaching Eminem's copyright in an election ad.

Opinion: Labour paying the price for grey branding

Brands are often defined by what they choose not to do.

The story of John Key, Richie McCaw and enduring popularity

All Blacks diplomacy: How John Key teamed up with the ABs.

Will Act win a second electorate? Poll shows Brooke van Velden closing gap in Tāmaki

The poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.

Pre-election EV surge: One in four new cars are pure electric

Sales of higher-emitting vehicles slump. EV advocate calls on Nats to reverse stance.

Early election voting begins today: Everything you need to know

The advance voting period for the 2023 election starts today.

Election 2023 and tech: Only big idea from each of the main parties

What's missing.

What will political parties do about the health service?

All say they will fill workforce gaps but their plans differ in method, scale and timing.

Labour needed Chris Hipkins to be firing as voting starts - Covid-19 had other ideas

OPINION: Hipkins' Covid-imposed campaign pause gives even more of an advantage to Luxon.

Mood of the Boardroom: CEOs rank National’s front bench

CEOs believe National possesses a pool of talent should they be given the opportunity.

Editorial: Has tourism become a dirty word?

OPINION: Sector is recovering, but international spending only half that before Covid.

The comment that could haunt a National-led government

On the Campaign, Sep 29: Plus, National and Labour's fiscal policies compared.

Mike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election season

OPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.

How CEOs rate Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis

CEOs suggest that Willis would make a superior leader for National compared to Luxon.