PremiumPremiumOpinionYour choice: Legal or illegal cannabis supply?Comment: There's evidence that few people are put off using cannabis by its prohibition.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Thomas: Fiscal prudence takes a back seat in this campaignCOMMENT: Defining the election by fiscal prudence is out the window.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Bombs away! Grant Robertson torpedoes NatsRobertson's $4 billion hole hit National where it hurts: in its economic credibility.20 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandCollins in 'bittersweet' campaign launch, attacks Labour as 'erratic' and 'lazy'National launched their campaign today - but the lead-up was blighted by a Labour torpedo.20 Sep 04:35 AM
New ZealandNational admits using wrong numbers after Labour calls out 'basic error'Labour has reignited one of the most contentious issues of the 2017 election.19 Sep 11:19 PM
New ZealandGreens promise 'boldest' ocean protection plan in decadesThe party wants to protect 30 per cent of NZ's oceans by 2030 and ban bottom trawling.19 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandLabour promises more sick leave and a pay rise for 85,000 Kiwis if re-electedLabour is promising more than 85,000 Kiwis a pay rise.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Palmerston North candidates defend party credibilityCandidates on credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 11:12 AM
PoliticsNew poll: Labour ahead in fight for Auckland Central seatWhite, Labour have ruled out giving Swarbrick the nod to get Greens back into Parliament.18 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandLabour promises to double sick leave, increase minimum wage to $20 an hourAndrew Little has unveiled what Labour is promising voters in its workplace policy.18 Sep 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Covid's costs are coming home to roostIt's time for the politicians to admit the world has changed.18 Sep 05:57 PM
PoliticsArdern rides shotgun in Labour's play for WairarapaLabour is making a big effort to take the Wairarapa seat off National.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: National's tax plan so cynical it just might workNational's tax cut promise is certainly bold — it's also a complete rort.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Covid and the politics of eliminationCOMMENT: Is it worth the cost to the economy to continue pursuing the goal of elimination?18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats fire off tax cut plan, Ardern accuses Collins of 'raiding' Covid fundNational's tax cut plans draw flak from Labour as NZ gets closer to voting day.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of the election campaignCOMMENT: Day to day with the party leaders.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection 2020: Highlights and lowlights of the weekThe NZ Herald looks at the memorable moments and exchanges of the last week.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Time for Judith Collins to reset her leadershipCOMMENT: Judith Collins squandered an early advantage in her leadership.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters slams Labour for 'abandoning the regions'The NZ First leader is furious that Labour plans to ditch the PGF, if re-elected.18 Sep 04:20 AM
PoliticsArdern blasts National's 'totally irresponsible' tax cut plansArdern on National's tax cuts: 'I think it's totally irresponsible.'18 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandNational's tax cut plan 'desperate, reckless and ill-thought out' – RobertsonGrant Robertson says National's plans are actually about stimulating their poll numbers18 Sep 12:31 AM
New ZealandLabour stunts Provincial Growth Fund - spare cash will be spent elsewhereLabour has announced a $200 million fund to support economic development in the regions.18 Sep 12:24 AM
New ZealandNats pledge 'massive' tax cuts - here's what you would saveBut National has walked back its previous promise to get government debt down.17 Sep 10:01 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Reo Māori a core subject, replace Pākehā place names among policiesWaiariki candidates' differing views on Reo policy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 09:57 PM
OpinionPhilip Temple: Remember why we have MMP?Comment: Mixed Member Proportional voting may not be perfect but it beats what we had.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What are the corporates complaining about?A new survey reveals business remains disappointingly tribal and that hurts the rebuild.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National takes its last throw of the diceBehind in the polls, party must be bold when it unveils its economic transformation plan.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosie Pagani: The haves v the have yachts - Covid politics silence working classCOMMENT: Working class voices are missing in our election.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrant Robertson's ego check on campaign trail with Jacinda Ardern and her fansJacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson visit Palmerston North.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wairarapa candidates on workers versus employersSubtle differences between the candidates are important. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 08:26 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Workers versus employers - the big difference between East Coast candidatesThree Māori women, three different answers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 07:30 AM
OpinionStardust and substance: Why election is a 'third referendum' on PM's leadershipCOMMENT: With a month to until polling day, 2020 election defies conventional analysis.17 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins talks up tax policy against bleak recession backdropNZ has entered a 'deep' recession – but Collins says National has a plan.17 Sep 04:09 AM
CrimeLocal Focus: Is NZ's justice system out of control? Rotorua candidates disagreeThree Rotorua candidates discuss law and order. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 02:33 AM