KahuTamihere: Polls taint views and a 'joke'Polls have put Te Pāti Māori behind in seats it expects to win.25 Sep 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls shows slim odds: Labour has 0.2% chance of being in governmentThe poll of polls shows a National government is likely.25 Sep 05:07 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Luxon made NZ First coalition callOPINION: Christopher Luxon ran out of excuses on the coalition question.25 Sep 04:39 AM
Politics'Last opportunity': Why Luxon, Hipkins only have a few days left to win your votePlus, what to make of National's NZ First decision?25 Sep 04:07 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
New ZealandLabour, National at odds over whether funding exists for Hawke’s Bay HospitalNational's health spokesperson needs business case before committing to hospital spend.25 Sep 03:54 AM
PoliticsLuxon will pick up the phone to Winston Peters - if he really needs toLuxon ends months of refusing to say if he will rule Winston Peters in or out.25 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandNational will consider free cervical cancer screening policyLabour, the Greens, NZ First and TOP all support free screening.25 Sep 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Henry: National need a spine – so who gets my party vote?OPINION: National should be the obvious choice for me in this election so why is it not?24 Sep 08:00 PM
KahuThe political parties’ porkies behind the recession, prison and gangsOPINION: The truth and lies behind the country's recession.24 Sep 05:57 PM
PoliticsChris Luxon takes a note from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's road cones crusadeLuxon added road cones to speed limits and potholes as he scratches itches of voters.24 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: National declines to match Labour’s housing promise as campaign enters crucial weekBoth major parties will launch their budgets this week.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMike Williams: What makes anyone think Nats could run economy better than Labour?OPINION: The economy is now nearly 8 per cent bigger than at the start of the pandemic.24 Sep 01:37 AM
New ZealandNational ditches Labour’s 'anti-car ideology' - promises to restore speed limitsThe policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.24 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: 'Gutter politics on gangs' - Napier candidates clash over gang claimsLabour's Hutchinson said National's Nimon was 'playing gutter politics on gangs'.23 Sep 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: Luxon's scorecard, the week aheadThe Chrises prepare to face off again next week.23 Sep 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Act targeting the stressed out instead of wealthy rip-off artistsOpinion: If they care about fraud, they should be looking at the other end of town.23 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon vows to meet climate targets, respect Treaty rights in energy policyNational leader says no room for climate change deniers in any government he leads.23 Sep 04:47 AM
PoliticsNational Party announces new parent visa categoryThe new multiple-entry parent visa category would be valid for five years.23 Sep 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Pity Luxon as Peters and Seymour react like Mentos and CokeTwo things Labour hopes will get it back in the race: Peters and National's own numbers.22 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeLabour says ram raids are down, National says they're not. Who's telling the truth?Labour, National at odds on whether the number of ram raids is falling. We have the data.22 Sep 04:38 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 YoungAudrey Young: Labour MP concedes election, PM's trust win, Peters sets the toneOPINION: A small win for Labour, but there isn't much time to close the gap.22 Sep 12:56 AM
KahuRob Campbell: I failed healthcare workers because I was too nice to the bureaucratsFormer Te Whatu Ora chair admits he got caught up in red tape21 Sep 05:45 PM
Politics'Another nothing announcement': Hipkins hits back at Nats, responds to GDP resultHipkins visits Napier on the campaign trail as Luxon takes in the deep south.21 Sep 01:51 AM
PoliticsWairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryThe mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.21 Sep 12:36 AM
KahuRawiri Waititi leaves election campaign to be with his motherMāori Party co-leader's mum is in hospital.20 Sep 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On the first debate, election campaign, health, crime, airportOPINION: Premium debate on who won between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel community meeting on gang violence gets heatedLocals were left fearful after the Rebels gang spent the weekend terrorising the town.20 Sep 08:42 AM
PoliticsPoll: Labour's slide continues, National/Act can govern - justIt comes after the first two weeks of campaigning ahead of October 14 election.20 Sep 06:24 AM
EntertainmentHuge ratings: TVNZ reveals how many Kiwis tuned into first leaders’ debateIt was the first time the two leaders have gone head to head on primetime TV.20 Sep 02:50 AM