New ZealandNational promises tax breaks for property investors; Labour calls it 'reckless'Labour has slammed National's housing policy as 'reckless' and 'half-baked'.05 Oct 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection 2020: What's the plan to improve our health? Policies comparedWhat are the parties' policies for our pandemic-strained health system?05 Oct 01:51 AM
AgribusinessLocal Focus: Who is Ian McKelvie, National Party candidate for Rangitīkei?Old school candidate for Rangitīkei. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins takes aim at Auckland CouncilNational leader says Aucklanders deserve better performance from the council and CCOs.04 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandCollins: 90-day trials give businesses confidence to hire 'different ethnicity'Judith Collins sat down for an extended and revealing interview with Mike Hosking today.04 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandCollins vows inquiry into Auckland Council, 'arrogant' ATLive: Judith Collins appears on the first Mike Hosking Leaders' Breakfast.04 Oct 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: Judith Collins no 'suck-up'? No kiddingCollins had plenty to say on Hosking Breakfast. And not everybody will have liked it.04 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who is Lawrence Yule, National Party candidate for Tukituki?What makes Lawrence Yule a special Tukituki candidate? Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins accused of 'politicising' faith to win over Christian votersShe says she's been a Christian for years but she's never been this overt about her faith.04 Oct 02:09 AM
New ZealandNational-Labour in tight Auckland Central race - new pollLatest poll in Auckland Central shows a narrow gap between the candidates.03 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandLive: Hosking and Collins - National's leader to set out vision for NZHosking and Collins set to go toe-to-toe at 7am.03 Oct 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBe kind: How Ardern's catchphrase spread from Beehive to living room and beyondFrom the PM's mouth to school and motorway signs, stadium big screens and TV ads.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins' horse loses but she hopes her racing policy is a winnerJudith Collins lost at the races - but is backing herself to win in two weeks.03 Oct 02:13 AM
PoliticsNo money for racing in National's election packageNational has released its election promises for the racing industry.02 Oct 11:00 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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection 2020: Cut to the chase - On the trail of the real Judith CollinsBlue thunder, Grey Power and holy poses: Will the real Judith Collins please stand up?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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive poll: What voters think of National's tax cutsAuckland and Wellington: A tale of two cities when it comes to support for tax cuts.02 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins looks to lure voters with tourism promiseNational says its plan for tourism 'aims to save every job' in the sector.02 Oct 02:47 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 ZealandNational unveils $105m tourism promise in RotoruaWhat is National promising the tourism sector?02 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandNational promises $2.8 billion for more classrooms, new schoolsThe spending will be on top of existing funding.01 Oct 11:31 PM
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
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Jacinda Ardern need not defend Winston PetersOPINION: Winston Peters has given Jacinda Ardern no cause to try to defend his honour.30 Sep 04:00 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
