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Poll of polls reveal Labour’s election chances fall to single digits

There is now just a 1 in 20 chance of Labour being in Government.

Reprieve for Government as Prefu predicts no recession, surplus forecast

Treasury says the economy will grow and the books will get to surplus - eventually.

Hipkins announces cervical screening programme; responds to Prefu announcement

Labour's offer to fully fund cervical screening will benefit 1.4 million women.

Analysis: Prefu shows next Govt facing tough economic trade-offs

Deteriorating finances mean next Government will have very little spending wiggle room.

Audrey Young: Even an economic miracle can't save Labour now

Today's Treasury forecast should be a key election moment. It doesn't feel that way.

The battle for Te Tai Hauāuru

The battle for the electorate has been flung wide open.

Simon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schools

OPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.

Out the back surfing with Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

The Taranaki-based MP shows the Herald around her local breaks.

Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune

As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.

A drive with Chris Hipkins: Polls, a pie and the problem with National's hoardings

Chris Hipkins takes us for a drive and insists his party isn't stuck on a red light.

Election 2023: Christopher Luxon's dire interview and the big plays on the campaign trail

OPINION: For the first time in a long time, Luxon looked like the first-term MP he is.

Labour, National at odds over plans for science sector’s biggest makeover in 30 years

Uncertainty looms over the largest shake-up of our science system in three decades.

Act housing policy: Scrap consent process

Act calculated New Zealand needs to build 51,000 homes annually to meet demand.

Taxidermied huia birds sell for over $400K at British auction

A pair of rare, stuffed birds have sold for a price well beyond the estimate.

Labour launches pledge card with nine priorities - one more than National

Leader Chris Hipkins launched the plan at an energised campaign rally in Christchurch.

National plans to bring back health targets, will reinstate $5 prescription fee

The party's policies include bringing back $5 prescription fees to pay for cancer drugs.