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Poll: Labour's slide continues, National/Act can govern - just

It comes after the first two weeks of campaigning ahead of October 14 election.

Hipkins admits claim he made in leaders' debate was incorrect

For the first time, the men vying to be PM have gone head-to-head on television.

National Party leader Christopher Luxon milks the goat vote

Luxon learned a thing or two from his goat farm visit: don't wear a white shirt.

‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economy

Funds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.

Election 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEs

The party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.

Labour alleges National needs a massive climate tax on households - they’re not entirely wrong

Labour says National will hike the cost of petrol to meet climate pledge.

Election 2023: New Zealand’s ‘serious concern’ at allegation Indian Government assassinated Canadian activist

Nanaia Mahuta said New Zealand would be concerned if allegations were true.

Barney Irvine: Five waste and recycling priorities for the next Govt

OPINION: There's a need for a nationwide public education campaign on recycling.

Under-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per year

The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.

Claire Trevett: What to expect, what's at stake in first TV leaders debate

OPINION: Chris Hipkins might be the better debater, but he's got a harder job.

Letters: National’s tax plan, Act’s construction policy, boot camps and what visitors see

OPINION: Letters on protesters, Labour's policies and transport solutions.

Editorial: Celebrating women’s achievements amid ongoing struggle for rights

OPINION: Our editorial on women's rights as we mark the 130th anniversary of suffrage.

Simon Wilson: Here's why business should vote Green

OPINION: No one wants a coalition of chaos, so here's why business should be looking left.

Winston Peters on why he might get Nicola Willis’ job, and how Act is too soft on Treaty issues

Peters might take the Finance job if Willis quits, and he reckons Act is soft on Treaty

'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate

Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.

Hipkins, Luxon gear up for debate - how are they rating their chances?

Plus, what happened during Act's chaotic party launch?

Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week

The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.

Why ditching NZ’s last Covid protections hasn’t triggered a big bounce-back

Ditching NZ's seven-day isolation mandate hasn't come with a surge in cases, data shows.