New ZealandGreens surge to 7.6%, could win Auckland CentralCo-leader James Shaw: "We have defied the odds."17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A strong mandate for steely Ardern, but for what?OPINION: Judith Collins' best was not good enough and she has been utterly rejected.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: National needs a total refreshOPINION: These are a few of the things we learned last night.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection Results: Drinking with the stars, Seymour toasts to another three years"When I said I'd stop drinking, I didn't mean stop drinking champagne on election night."17 Oct 10:38 AM
New ZealandCaught on camera: Selfies, sausages and prayers - the crazy days of our Covid election campaignPictorial highlights from the lead-up to this year's election.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandPlay election night bingo - what will our politicians and broadcasters say next?Spot the catchphrases from politicians and pundits in our live election coverage.17 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNot the Queenmaker this time: Is Peters' remarkable political career over?How Winston Peters' tumultuous career led to 2020 election defeat.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Labour down and NZ First up in final pollThe final poll before the election is being described as a 'nail-biter'.16 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandThat's all folks! Collins, Ardern, political leaders wrap up campaignsPolitical party leaders have finished their campaigns before election day tomorrow.16 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandHalf of voters cast their vote earlyThe number of early votes has far exceeded last election's advanced voting figures.16 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandElection 2020 in Chch: Politics, pubs and 'bin Laden'Reporter Louis Day canvasses the Christchurch's pubs to get a feel for the election.15 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Final frenetic campaigning, Ardern confirms she'd quit politics after a lossBy 2pm yesterday 46 per cent of enrolled voters had voted early.15 Oct 07:24 PM
New ZealandFinal leaders' debate restrained as NZ enters last day of campaignFinal leaders' debate less fiery than others but it brought out important new information.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLatest poll: Labour, National slip, Greens, NZ First upThe poll showed 15 per cent were undecided or wouldn't say how they would vote.15 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould the last poll of the campaign save Winston?Could a last-minute panic by National Party supporters save Winston Peters?15 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: To tax or not to tax?Rangitīkei candidates discuss tax. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandNational MP promises 'lover taxes' for votersTypo brings much mirth to election run-in.14 Oct 09:38 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Too many in prison?Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Oct 09:14 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: National and Green candidates agree water is the big issueWhat do the candidates say are the Rangitīkei issues? Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandAre you really voting for the party best for you? Test your vote with our policy interactiveUse our interactive tool to check the policies you support match where your vote will go.14 Oct 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Labour cannot govern alone': Greens co-leaderThe Greens leadership is pushing back on Ardern saying a wealth tax is off the table14 Oct 06:40 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Wise words from Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on Māori incarcerationIkaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on high prison numbers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern dismisses Collins' tax attackJudith Collins refuses to accept denials that Labour would agree to a wealth tax.12 Oct 04:02 AM
New ZealandThe Front Bench podcast: Is Collins' own party throwing her under the bus?The Front Bench podcast takes on the biggest political issues of the week.12 Oct 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Damning results': Where NZ's political parties stand on gender equityNew scorecard shows where parties stand on gender equity issues - only one does well.12 Oct 02:47 AM
New ZealandJames Shaw: It takes two to tango in talksJames Shaw wants coalition this time and a ministerial position for his co-leader.12 Oct 12:53 AM
EconomyLocal Focus: Rangitīkei candidates state their case to lead us out of the doldrumsLead us not into temptation but out of recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rangitīkei candidates on which economy we should emulateNew Zealand is unique but isn't everywhere? Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Oct 10:10 AM
CrimeLocal Focus: Whanganui candidates talk about keeping people out of prisonHipango's passion sets her apart on prisons and rehab. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Oct 09:38 AM
PoliticsIhumātao resolution: Marama Davidson says it's up to the peopleGreen Party co-leader promises to always advocate Ihumātao but says up to the people also.10 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandThe electorates worth watching on election nightA number of the country's 72 electorates will be hotly contested.09 Oct 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Cullen: Resource Management Act gone by Christmas? Yeah, rightCertainty is always hard to find. Today - thanks to Trump and Covid-19 - it's impossible.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Winston Peters' strategic blunder risks NZ First's futureOPINION: Why would you highlight how ineffective you were in Government?09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandArdern rebuts Collins' 'corruption' claims over Govt's $100m spend'Verging on corruption': National crying foul over Govt announcement so close to election.09 Oct 03:26 AM
