PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Winston is many things, but a social conservative ain't one of themOPINION: The NZ First leader is a chameleon who benefits from voters' short memories.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNEW POLL: Is Luxon or Hipkins going better off the war? | Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan discusses exclusive poll results. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPoliticsPoll results reveal Kiwis' view of Luxon, Hipkins after their recent troublesHave recent events affected Kiwis' opinions on the leaders?24 Mar 04:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNational and Luxon fall further in latest political poll| Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch22 Mar 09:17 PM
PoliticsLatest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for Luxon17 Mar 11:27 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks11 Mar 02:00 AM
PoliticsStanford admits a 'bad week' for National after poll, Potaka won't rule out leadership run09 Mar 09:28 PM
PoliticsLuxon says 'hand on heart' he'll lead National to election, but fresh poll results show preferred options08 Mar 08:26 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the latest poll puts Luxon and National under real pressureLabour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori now edge the right bloc on these numbers.06 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsNational plunges to lowest poll as governing party in decadesNZ Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is on The Front Page to break down what the numbers mean, and who could be on the chopping block.Watch06 Mar 03:55 AM
Politics'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new pollThe poor rating follows weeks of criticism of Christopher Luxon’s leadership.05 Mar 09:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYDamaging poll for National tipped for releaseNational responds to poll set to show the party sitting around 28%. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch05 Mar 06:45 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon refuses to answer questions on poll resultsHe said he was focused on the weather events. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Some of us need a refresher on the rules-based system of government OPINION: Sovereignty rests with the people of a nation – governments rule only by consent.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti MāoriNearly half of Māori voters now say Te Pāti Māori is on the wrong track.19 Dec 05:59 PM
PoliticsNew political poll: Greens, TPM lose chunk of support The poll is one of the last major polls of 2025.08 Dec 05:12 AM
WorldCan Germany stop extremism by banning a far-right party? Some want to tryUnder Germany's constitution such prohibitions are allowed to prevent a repeat of Nazism.07 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting mapJustice Samuel Alito said Texas needed certainty for the 2026 midterm map.05 Dec 01:01 AM
WorldLe Pen’s ‘lion cub’: Europe’s right-wing Mamdani on the riseJordan Bardella leads polls for 2027 French presidential election.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpportunity Party names fifth leader in its decade existence to lead it to next electionNow The Opportunity Party, its election bid is being led by a businesswoman.15 Nov 11:30 PM
PoliticsLabour gains support after capital gains tax announcement in latest pollYet Christopher Luxon has gained support as preferred Prime Minister.12 Nov 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: National and Labour trapped by fear – the crisis of centralismOPINION: How long before the extremist politics of the US and UK make a real impact here? 14 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsApproval ratings for Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins drop in new political pollNew lows for leaders of the country's biggest political parties.13 Oct 05:17 AM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomWillis under pressure as CEOs deliver blunt verdict on Govt’s growth agendaWillis' performance score dropped to 3.09/5, down from 3.88 last year.23 Sep 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomHipkins risks leaving Labour invisible, CEOs warnBusiness leaders slam Labour opposition for lack of leadership, direction.23 Sep 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Economic intensive care ward': PM faces doubts as polls, loyalty look shaky - Richard HarmanOPINION: It is now conceivable that this could be a one-term Government.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Nicola Willis' toughest dayOPINION: The Finance Minister was on the mat but the Opposition failed to strike.18 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandLuxon, Hipkins slump to lowest approval ratings in new pollVoters also gave their views on whether a new leader would make a difference. 16 Sep 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: 6 ways Luxon can save his Prime MinistershipOPINION: With Labour rising, the PM risks a one-term premiership unless he adapts.16 Aug 05:00 PM
