PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Jacinda was ready to sell her grandmother': What drives Winston Peters’ coalition negotiationsInside NZ First coalition talks and lessons insiders say Christopher Luxon needs to learn.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDid the polls get it right? How predictions stacked upRecent polls were broadly accurate on party shares. The surprise was in the electorates.15 Oct 06:00 AM
TaxNational will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predictsMore spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.15 Oct 01:35 AM
PoliticsCovid lockdowns or policy bonfires? What caused Labour's vote to plummetIt was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.15 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandFinal results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from hereThe Herald answers your questions on what happens now.14 Oct 11:13 PM
Politics'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to LabourFinal election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.14 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungComment: Luxon was better than anyone anticipatedOPINION: Whatever the final count, Christopher Luxon has had a remarkable result.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters - a career of defeat and victoryOPINION: One strong pattern has been evident throughout Winston Peters' career.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Why Winston Peters is the political story of our lifetimesOPINION: For all of his faults - and there are many - Peters really is remarkable.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'You have reached for hope and you have voted for change': PM-in waiting Luxon says time to turn NZ aroundNational and Act have the numbers to govern on the night, but NZ First may yet be needed.14 Oct 11:05 AM
New ZealandNational's Suze Redmayne wins Rangitīkei seatNational picked up 42.4 per cent of the party vote, almost double the amount for Labour.14 Oct 09:37 AM
New Zealand“A nice blue, National Party evening': Rutherford claims victory in Bay of PlentyWith 34,514 of the votes counted, Rutherford had 19,589 votes.14 Oct 07:24 AM
New Zealand'Paint the town blue': Uffindell claims victory in Tauranga"I’ll keep advocating hard within the National Party to make sure [Tauranga is heard]"14 Oct 06:28 AM
PoliticsAll you need to know for election dayHaven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.13 Oct 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of... the leadersOPINION: Spaceman Seymour was floating in his tin can far above the world.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA tale of two campaigns: Luxon v Hipkins, change v doubtWinston Peters delivered the horror show element to Luxon's campaign script.12 Oct 02:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The key issue of the 2023 election campaign - and its MVPOPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.12 Oct 12:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Can voters trust Winston Peters' promises about Labour?Opinion: Audrey Young explains why voter scepticism goes back a long way.12 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandNational, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies comparedWhere do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.11 Oct 09:24 PM
KahuExperts plead with political parties to give Te Aka Whai Ora a chanceHealth experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.11 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nationOPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tideLabour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrorsOPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?11 Oct 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increasesAn economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.11 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: After the election - another electionOPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.10 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: Luxon accuses Labour, union 'mates' of disinformation campaignPort Waikato is a safe National seat, held by MP Andrew Bayly.10 Oct 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The one critical thing Luxon doesn't get about PetersOPINION: For a lesson in how not to handle Winston Peters, look to National.10 Oct 12:52 AM
KahuPoll sees Rawiri Waititi victorious in Waiariki electorateThe Te Pāti Māori co-leader has 50 per cent of the votes in a new poll.09 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand‘No particular reason’ National can’t cut deal with NZ First - Jim BolgerJim Bolger was the first PM who had to strike a deal with Winston Peters under MMP.09 Oct 08:06 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
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
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
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
