PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Hipkins right to scotch wealth tax, but polls have Labour at tipping pointHipkins is hoping his caucus got a short, sharp lesson from bad polls. They need one.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party looking to snare Labour's disaffected votersGreen Party members are assembling for their AGM in Auckland this weekend.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Hosking: Labour looks worn out and chaotic - here are my election predictionsOPINION: Two parties will be the biggest stories of election night.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom ecologist to 6th on the list: Greens candidate Lan Pham on impressive entry into politicsOur government is 'just waiting for good, decent people who want to make a difference'.25 Jun 09:00 PM
KahuLabour MPs stake futures on winning Māori seatsThe battle over the Māori electorates is heating up ahead of October's election.24 Jun 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls: Labour-Green-Te Pāti Māori most likely coalition, ahead of National-ActThe most likely coalition scenario remains the one National took off the table.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPoll shows bounce back for Labour, bad news for Christopher Luxon and NZ FirstLabour will hope the poll shows a recovery after the Meka Whaitiri and Stuart Nash dramas.20 Jun 02:27 AM
New Zealand'A bit of a hiccup': DemocracyNZ lose one third of its announced candidatesMatt King maintains his party is still united despite five candidates leaving.19 Jun 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Luxon is fighting for his party’s futureSubscribers have their say.01 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Little progress in tit-for-tat politicsOpinion: Our editorial on Labour and National sparring for the attention of votes.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than half of Kiwis want a tax cut, while more than a third don’t, new poll revealsLabour has already ruled out tax cuts, while National is adamant it will provide them.28 May 08:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Ability will always trump personalityOpinion: Premium subscribers have their say.16 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon is part of polling problem, but Nats have no appetite to roll leaderWill the Nats roll their leader again?15 May 06:47 AM
PoliticsLabour edges ahead of National in latest poll, Te Pāti Māori is kingmakerThe new poll follows Minister Meka Whaitiri's defection from Labour to Te Pāti Māori.14 May 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls reveals scale of Luxon's Māori Party gambleThe most likely form of government is the one that's off the table.11 May 05:00 PM
BusinessWhy Te Pāti Māori will struggle to be kingmaker at this electionOpinion: It's hard to see Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori forming a government.08 May 09:58 PM
New ZealandNew poll: Māori Party holds balance of power, Labour and National both riseNew poll results show neither major party could lead NZ alone and the Māori Party is key.08 Apr 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Polls tell happier story for LabourMinor parties must find the best way to exert their leverage after October.05 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionThe Outsider Insider: Election looks set to be closely fought contestHistory will rate Jacinda as one of our best leaders.30 Mar 11:19 PM
PoliticsNew polls: Chris Hipkins' dramatic riseHow have voters reacted to Chris Hipkins' appointment as Labour leader and PM?30 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: What Jacinda Ardern can do to raise diminished standingChallenges ahead of the PM look daunting in election year.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour just behind Nats, NZ First on the cusp in new pollA new poll has slightly better result for Labour.16 Nov 06:34 AM
PoliticsBattle of the polls: Internal poll has Labour equal with NationalA poll has Labour and National equal, as the Prime Minister casts doubt on TV poll.07 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandThat's a no from voters: Poll on taxpayers funding political partiesPoll shows voters are not keen on footing the bill for political parties.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoll shows Paul Eagle has narrow lead in Wellington mayoral raceFormer Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau is close behind the Labour Rongotai MP.17 Sep 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll: National support with women increases, overtaking LabourNational has increased its support among female voters - but only just.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in powerThe Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.10 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChris Luxon's first six months - and what's nextThe new leader has been on a learning curve but has the gamble paid off?24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLatest poll: No Budget bump for Labour, Nats hold steadyPolls this year have shown National steadily regaining ground.30 May 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Scomo bulldozes back into contention in last week of Oz election campaignHas Scott Morrison carried off a masterstroke in the final week of the campaign?20 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandNew poll puts Nat-Act in position to govern - justNational and Act pull ahead, Te Pāti Māori out of kingmaker role in new poll.14 May 12:26 AM
PoliticsNew political poll: Nats lead, just - what they'd need to governThe party has also taken the lead in a demographic in which it has previously struggled.20 Apr 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWatch: Grant Robertson - 'I understand the fear ... but there are better times ahead'Finance Minister talks to Liam Dann about inflation, the polls and the next Budget.21 Mar 04:30 AM
OpinionJack TamePetrol prices: 'The Government cares more about polling than principles'"It cost $150 to fill my 2012 Toyota hatchback." But there's a but, writes Jack Tame.18 Mar 07:16 PM
