PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettElection 2023: Christopher Luxon's dire interview and the big plays on the campaign trailOPINION: For the first time in a long time, Luxon looked like the first-term MP he is.10 Sep 05:23 AM
PoliticsLabour launches pledge card with nine priorities - one more than NationalLeader Chris Hipkins launched the plan at an energised campaign rally in Christchurch.10 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandNational plans to bring back health targets, will reinstate $5 prescription feeThe party's policies include bringing back $5 prescription fees to pay for cancer drugs.10 Sep 01:04 AM
PoliticsGreens want 30 per cent of marine space protected by 2030The party is launching its oceans policy today and is keen to set legally binding goals.10 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Lose with dignity, don’t lose dirtyPorkies aren’t a surprise in politics. But generally parties are a bit smarter than this.09 Sep 09:27 PM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: Christopher Luxon creates ‘taste sensation’The National leader appears to be hitting his stride in battle for Chris of the Week.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreen oceans policy - ban on fishing trawling seamounts, biosecurity boostThe party says not enough is being done to protect underwater hotspots.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Chipper 'Chippy' hits the Hutt for boost after tough weekLabour was savaged in several polls this week.09 Sep 06:59 AM
PoliticsMāori Party to abolish prisons by 2040, establish separate tikanga justice systemThe incarceration rate for Māori is seven times that of non-Māori.09 Sep 04:44 AM
Politics'Catastrophic failure': National vows to end emergency housing in Rotorua motelsThe social housing waitlist has exploded in recent years.08 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandFourth vape shop in Auckland mall labelled 'a disgrace'Community advocates are furious, saying politicians should be doing more.08 Sep 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: It’s time to cut back the growing bureaucratic blobOPINION: Treasury is crystal ball gazing as much as the next economist.08 Sep 09:00 PM
CrimeAuckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBDThe four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Nats will be delighted by attack ads as Labour poll strain kicks inIt's been easy to depict Labour as desperate this week - because it has looked it.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection 2023: Chris Hipkins given hard word on tax and migrationChris Hipkins had a bruising schedule as he continued on the campaign trail in Wellington.08 Sep 07:17 AM
PoliticsNational’s foreign buyers tax finds unlikely sceptic - Sir John KeyPast comments from former prime minister describe a similar tax idea as unworkable.08 Sep 07:01 AM
Politics'Absolute desperation': Labour's issue with false claims on the campaign trailPlus, National's new literacy policy tackles the "reading wars".08 Sep 05:32 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Labour in the terrible 20s in latest pollLabour has taken another hit, Sept Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll reveals.08 Sep 03:17 AM
LivePoliticsLatest poll: National and Act could govern together - Hipkins responds to recent poor resultsLabour continues to struggle in latest poll.08 Sep 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Dodgy claims mar week one of election campaignLabour's MPs and supporters will be getting the hard word about messaging.08 Sep 12:34 AM
PoliticsHipkins ordered to apologise over document release breachChief Ombudsman rebukes PM's office for delayed release of Auckland flooding documents.07 Sep 09:53 PM
PoliticsCould TikTok hold the keys to Parliament?Parties battle for the younger vote but has Labour been too slow to the party?07 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Luxon waves magic wand over QueenstownNational leader arrives at hotspot with an answer for everything, but can he deliver?07 Sep 06:16 AM
PoliticsThe Herald investigation sparking change on the election campaignPlus, the latest policies from Labour and National.07 Sep 05:24 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Tourism targets, pink buses, and a new pollSupport for Labour has dipped to 30 per cent in the latest political poll.07 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister out on Waikato campaign visitChris Hipkins made a new law and order policy announcement in Hamilton today.07 Sep 05:03 AM
PoliticsLabour accused of desperation after making repeated false claims about NationalLabour has been accused of making false claims about National.07 Sep 04:32 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: David Seymour's four-wheeled friends, Big Pinky and Little PinkyThere's a cross-over between Barbie and ACT fans, Seymour claims.07 Sep 03:38 AM
PoliticsNew political poll: Support for Chris Hipkins plummets, as Labour hits new lowA new poll has support for Chris Hipkins in freefall, whi07 Sep 03:35 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
PoliticsNats promise new great walk, and improvements to backpacker visasNational wants more working holiday visas06 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaders vow to build 1000 more state homes a year in AucklandPolitical parties make bold commitments at the launch of a new housing group in Auckland.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Government books will show path to surplus - HipkinsThe prime minister has said next week's opening of the books will show path to surplus.06 Sep 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: After a rough week, National needs to sharpen upOPINION: National needs to up its game after a series of questionable calls.06 Sep 06:00 AM
