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‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selection
The commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.
Vote looms on whether a capital gains or wealth tax are part of Labour's future
Labour members will debate and vote on the party's tax policy this weekend
'Hugely relieved': National MP David MacLeod responds to police decision on donations disclosure failure
MacLeod hopeful PM Christopher Luxon will take him off the 'naughty boys' bench'.
‘No regrets’: Ex-MP Meka Whaitiri shares the cyclonic reason she left Labour
Whaitiri sits with Hawke's Bay Today to explain her shock switch and her future plans.
PM Christopher Luxon challenged to lift polls to Key-era levels
OPINION: National has too often been overshadowed by coalition partners.
Waipareira Trust political donations probe referred to Charities Registration Board
The charities regulator concludes a four-year probe into the trust's political donations.
Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events
Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.
Claire Trevett: Chris Hipkins' long trail of mea culpae
OPINION: From transport to farmers, Hipkins' mission to soothe peeved voters continues.
Kaumātua unhappy Manurewa Marae is at the centre of political storm
Marae chair Rangi McLean says people don’t realise the good work the marae does.
Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probe
Stats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.
Nicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs Govt
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
Politics video
NZ First minister Shane Jones loses tooth during House speech
NZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TV
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau on the Cinemas deal and airport sale
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses her support for the controversial Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale. Video / Mark MItchell
Winston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents
NZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark Mitchell
Inform your vote: The policies
Years of progress or division? Kaupapa Māori election policies compared
Approaches to co-governance and Te Tiriti o Waitangi emerge as key differences.
‘Beneficiary bashing’ or encouraging more people into work? Welfare policies compared
Sanctions and benefit increases key difference between Labour, National.
What will political parties do about the health service?
All say they will fill workforce gaps but their plans differ in method, scale and timing.
The Poll of Polls
Poll of Polls: National likely to need Peters, chance of needing a second election rises
The chance of National needing Winston Peters grows as election day draws closer
Poll of polls shows slim odds: Labour has 0.2% chance of being in government
The poll of polls shows a National government is likely.
Poll of polls reveal Labour’s election chances fall to single digits
There is now just a 1 in 20 chance of Labour being in Government.
Claire Trevett: National MP David MacLeod comes a cropper to paperwork, will it hurt him much?
OPINION: MacLeod was on a fast track to be a minister - until his paperwork went awry.
'Ridiculous': Winston Peters announces controversial new gendered 'bathroom bill'
The Deputy Prime Minister says it is to "protect women's spaces".
Double voting found in election result, judges and minister briefed
A small number of double votes is likely, but it would not change the result.
Nats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a year
Its largest donation was $500,000 from an Auckland businessman.
Audrey Young: A 'sense of suppressed tension' in Labour Party
OPINION: Three things Labour needs to get settled before it can regain credibility.
Govt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligible
Up to $75 a week is there for eligible households as National keeps an election promise.
'Heartless and cruel' - Hipkins hits out at public sector job cuts
Labour's Chris Hipkins has given his first major speech as Opposition leader.
Labour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials say
Officials warned revenue, mainly fuel taxes, would need to double.
Grant Robertson talks RBNZ, Covid and what he and Don Brash agree on
Moving away from the OCR as the Reserve Bank’s primary tool is worth looking at, they say.
Revealed: What Act spent in bid to keep NZ First out of Parliament
Expense returns show how much Act laid out trying to stymie Winston Peters.
Christopher Luxon struggling to connect - leaked poll
Country's mood took a sharply negative turn in poll.
Focus: Luxon visits the Central Districts Field Days
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Central Districts Field Days in Feilding, where he held a standup after having a go at driving excavators and taking part in a ride-on lawnmower race. Video / Mark Mitchell
Deal broken: Property investors to get slightly less tax relief than promised
The interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.
Voter fraud: 55 people alleged to have voted more than once last October
The Electoral Commission has referred 55 people to police for alleged voting fraud.
Why this candidate poured $27k into a campaign he expected to lose
Bay of Plenty's Taupō Wahed says he has no regrets.
Efeso Collins' maiden speech
Green MP Efeso Collins has died less than a week after giving his maiden speech in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
Focus: Chris Hipkins says he has no intentions of resigning despite the latest poll results
Labour leader Chris Hipkins saying he will not resign after yesterday's poll results, that he will be announce some shadow line-up changes this week, and wouldn't confirm if Grant Robertson is leaving. Video / Mark Mitchell
Big win for Macindoe in Hamilton East by-election
Former National Party MP Tim Macindoe is the new councillor for Hamilton East.
Apathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-election
Time is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.
Property Insider: Timing of planned tenancy law changes tipped
'War on landlords' set to be reversed with law reform. But precisely when, landlords ask.
Editorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' sign
OPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.
Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail
'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.
Derek Cheng: How Luxon made a deal without giving up too much
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Derek Cheng.
Kate MacNamara: Sacked minister Stuart Nash’s gig with global consulting agency
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Kate MacNamara.
Thomas Coughlan: The rough week that was a wake-up call for Luxon
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.
Matthew Hooton: Apologies needed for Labour to be taken seriously
OPINION: But Labour’s best bet remains Hipkins and the status quo.
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