WorldTrump promises boom for US economy, blames Biden in address to nationThe US President als pledged 'warrior dividend' bonuses of US$1776 to 1.45 million troops.18 Dec 04:49 AM
PoliticsLabour has eight-point lead over National in latest pollLabour’s rise to 38% would still leave it short of a majority in Parliament.17 Dec 05:42 AM
PoliticsLabour leader confident Māori won’t split their vote after Te Pāti Māori turmoilLabour was only able to secure one of the seven Māori electorates in 2023. 09 Dec 03:14 AM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Poll shows support parties reshaping political landscape08 Dec 05:58 AM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon or someone else? Nats are at a crossroads22 Nov 04:00 PM
EconomyConsumer confidence rebounds in September but GDP data weighs on outlookWeak GDP figures saw weekly confidence plunge from 96 before to 77 after.26 Sep 12:41 AM
PoliticsLabour leader demands ‘whole Government’ resign over GDP decline Chris Hipkins wouldn't call for Nicola Willis' resignation specifically. 19 Sep 03:50 AM
PoliticsPoll reveals Kiwis disagree with Ardern, Hipkins not fronting public Covid inquiry hearing'Accountability is mute when it’s behind closed doors.' 15 Aug 05:00 PM
Herald NOWThomas Coughlan on political polls and Christopher Luxon’s declining popularityNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan analyses recent political polls and the sharp drop in Christopher Luxon’s popularity.Watch11 Aug 08:33 PM
PoliticsNew poll: Luxon’s popularity drops to lowest in two years, Labour risesThe latest political poll numbers are in – and it's not all bad for the coalition. 11 Aug 06:18 AM
WorldStudy finds people cautious of speaking their mindsTelegraph: Nearly half of people surveyed - 49% - thought people are too easily offended.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Staggering shift': More Kiwis see China as a threat, US trust at all-time low in new pollOnly 21% of Kiwis view China as a friend – but say the country is important for our future16 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsLabour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positiveNew survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.12 Jun 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt suffers minimal political damage from pay equity shockOPINION: Polls show pay equity changes are unpopular, but not as unpopular as feared. 06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't recognise the numbers': Govt downplays poll resultsLabour leads National with 33.2%, as National drops to 30.7%.03 Jun 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Winston Peters and the art of political survivalOPINION: New Zealand First rose to 7% in this week’s TVNZ political poll.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition back on track after months behind LabourLabour has been squeezed in a new poll, while the minor parties have gained support.04 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandPoll: 61.5% say parents should provide school lunchesMost voters say parents should provide school lunches, not the Government.01 Apr 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Polls point to white-knuckle year for National MPs and LuxonLuxon's insurance policies are his coalition partners' and National's love of power.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest pollThe centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.10 Mar 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Can PM grow his way out of a buyer’s remorse election?OPINION: The coalition has had one of the most torrid weeks since it took office.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTwo new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong directionThe polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings10 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandSupport for new rail-enabled ferries, Kiwis don’t want privatisationSome transport sector leaders say ferries non-rail-enabled would make freight more costly.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
PoliticsNew poll reveals big gains for Act, Te Pāti Māori, main parties lose groundBut National and Labour are down.09 Dec 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThird of small businesses shrink workforce as sales dropThe hospitality sector has experienced the highest percentage of cutbacks.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Opinion2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they gotCOMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.29 Oct 10:19 PM