New Zealand'Two ticks Labour': Ardern one of the first Kiwis to vote in electionThe Prime Minister was one of the first people in NZ to vote as early voting opened today.02 Oct 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: It's official, the election fight is onOPINION: National's campaign was in trouble and it needed to change tack.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia referendum: All you need to know before the vote on October 17Still undecided on your euthanasia vote? Here's what you need to know.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters shifts campaign tactics, tones down attacks on LabourNZ First leader Winston Peters has emphasised unity over division with Labour today.02 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWaring & Rasheed: Judith Collins' 18% more time on cameraOpinion: Nats leader 'actually' grabs more air time than Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.02 Oct 02:00 AM
EconomyNational claims $10b hole in Labour's fiscal planThe war of the economic plans continues, with National now pointing the finger at Labour.02 Oct 01:56 AM
WorldTwo very different political debates, hours apartJust a few hours after the US presidential debate, we held our own.02 Oct 01:40 AM
New ZealandLabour vows to dump RMA and make it easier for first-home buyers to get on ladderBoth major parties have promised to repeal and replace the RMA during the next term.01 Oct 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArdern admits having used cannabis. New Zealanders shrug: 'Us too'New York Times: Ardern has declined to say whether she supports marijuana legalisation.01 Oct 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyElection 2020: What's the plan to crank up the economy? Policies comparedIt is not unusual for Government parties to have fewer policies than Oppositions.01 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics$13 cauliflowers no more? Supermarkets in Jacinda Ardern's cross-hairsLabour pledges action that could see building supplies and supermarket food prices fall.01 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandLast chance to see Winston? Goldsmith's jab as MPs pitch to business crowdMPs from each party made their pitches to a Business North Harbour crowd.01 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandCollins: I'll door-knock big business to get wage subsidy backCollins has offered to act as a debt collector to force big business to cough up.01 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Palmerston North candidates talk taxIs taxing the wealthy to help the poor worthwhile? Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Oct 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Meaningless quagmire': Making political debates workA debate moderator's job can be impossible in a post-truth world.01 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandThe surprising leaders' debate promisesPromises covered gender neutral bathrooms in every school and a Kate Sheppard statue.30 Sep 11:57 PM
PoliticsLabour promises to investigate supermarkets over grocery pricesLabour is taking aim at the supermarkets over grocery prices.30 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Jeepers' - sparks fly in TV debate; Collins doubles down on wage subsidy, Deputy PM planJacinda Ardern and Judith Collins clashed in a more 'robust' second TV debate last night.30 Sep 07:13 PM
PoliticsMeet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai TokerauTe Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.30 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe verdict: Ardern or Collins? Our experts pick their winnerANALYSIS: The Herald's experts unpack last night's MediaWorks leaders' debate.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on taxing the rich to feed the poorIkaroa-Rāwhiti candidates talk tax. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandArdern, Collins to face off again in TV debate as tensions flareHere's what to expect from tonight's leaders' debate.29 Sep 10:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tukituki tax talkInvestors, Covid and Ringo all part of the tax debate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Sep 08:48 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Housing, Covid and meth are Ikaroa-Rāwhiti's big issuesIkaroa-Rāwhiti candidates outline the big issues. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Sep 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive poll - Who is most trusted on economy and Covid-19Poll reveals if National or Labour is most trusted on the economy and Covid 1929 Sep 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Correct the record': Collins' warning to Ardern ahead of leaders' debateNational leader Judith Collins is calling on PM Jacinda Ardern to correct the record.29 Sep 06:22 PM
New Zealand'Low blow': Collins 'disgusted' after Ardern's dig over her past with the SFO"Gosh, the veil is definitely slipping, isn't it?" she told Heather du Plessis-Allan.29 Sep 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWaring & Rasheed: Leaders' debate won by interrupting and speaking louderOpinion: Perhaps the directors of further leaders' debates need to find the mute button.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour pulls 'misleading' advertising following ASA complaint"Our claim that we've built over 600 houses in Northcote is inaccurate," the party said.29 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bay of Plenty candidates defend their party's economic credibilityWho's best-suited to lead NZ out of recession? Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour's $1bn health promise - $1k dental grants, school mental health supportLabour's policy includes mental health support in every primary and intermediate school.28 Sep 10:47 PM
New ZealandNational to double Serious Fraud Office budget if elected'The office doesn't have the resources to do its job properly,' Collins says.28 Sep 07:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Who is Kiri Allan, Labour candidate for East Coast?Labour candidate Kiri Allan's electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Sep 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Māori Caucus could heed historic lessonsOPINION: Māori voters have shown in past their loyalty to Labour is far from unconditional28 Sep 04:00 PM
