New political poll: Support for Chris Hipkins plummets, as Labour hits new low
A new poll has support for Chris Hipkins in freefall, whi
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Focus: Act Party unveils election campaign bus
Act Party leader David Seymour showed off 'Big Pinky' and spoke to the media in Ellerslie. Video / NZ Herald
Possible govt bond supply glut could cost taxpayers - economist
Economist warns that bond markets are wary of supply glut risk.
Davis defends plans to put youth through justice system
Davis is committed to preventing young people from committing ram raids.
Nats promise new great walk, and improvements to backpacker visas
National wants more working holiday visas
Shaw deflects personal trauma on to violent language directed towards ‘brown female MPs’
“There is misogyny and racism around that is extremely distressing."
Leaders vow to build 1000 more state homes a year in Auckland
Political parties make bold commitments at the launch of a new housing group in Auckland.
ED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'
An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.
On the road with Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins takes us for a drive around Upper Hutt. Video / Mark Mitchell
Election 2023: Government books will show path to surplus - Hipkins
The prime minister has said next week's opening of the books will show path to surplus.
Opinion: After a rough week, National needs to sharpen up
OPINION: National needs to up its game after a series of questionable calls.
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Luxon announces new electric vehicle policy, Labour reveals economic plan
Luxon insists tax and legal advice backs foreign buyer policy.
Focus: PM Chris Hipkins unveils agri-tech investment plan
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins unveiled a Labour Party plan to invest $100 million in developments in the agri-tech sector. Video / NZ Herald
Election 2023: Chris Hipkins promises a swift trip to India if Labour wins
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promises to make Labour's first trip to India.
'A decisive win' - NZ triumphs in big dairy trade dispute with Canada
NZ claimed Canada was making a mockery of the rules.
Willie Jackson says David Seymour is Aotearoa's most dangerous man
The Labour MP says voters must be very wary of the Act leader.
Govt risks $90m in tariffs if it forges ahead with 'Google Tax'
The United States could impose hefty sanctions on New Zealand, officials warn.
‘Egregious practice’: Why children in sex cases are grilled about consent
Chief victims adviser says proposals are the biggest shift in her seven years in the role.
Kea Kids News: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in the Kea Kids hotseat
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins loves dad jokes and sausage rolls, but did he bring any for us? Straight from the 9th floor of the Beehive, Kea Kids News reporter AJ asks the burning questions ahead of the big election! Video / Kea Kids News
Number of gang members breaching home detention increased 60 per cent in six years
National says the figures are representative of a system "that has got the balance wrong".
Youth intervention programme for recidivist offenders launched
The plan will be tailored to the needs of each child and family, the government says.
Luxon accuses Labour of treating businesses like children
“I want us to work together in an adult-to-adult way," he tells business leaders.
'Concerned': Council of Trade Unions locks building and calls police after anti-Luxon ad
National called the ad "nasty". PM Hipkins says response is "thin-skinned".
Focus: Chris Hipkins gives his thoughts on Chris Bishop's adverts
Chris Hipkins addresses the media on Chris Bishop's 'attack ads' with a follow-up response from Bishop. Video / Mark Mitchell
Former Wellington Mayor Andy Foster running for New Zealand First
Andy Foster will contest the Mana electorate for New Zealand First.
Focus: Second Victoria tunnel to be built in Nationals 1st term
National leader Christopher Luxon announced a Nationa-led government will start a second Mt Victoria tunnel in its first term. Video / Mark Mitchell
Audrey Young: Luxon attack ad a timely distraction for National
OPINION: The unions' grim front-page ad eclipsed tricky questions over tax costings.
'A little bit rich': Labour, National front media following clashes over attack ads
National called the Council of Trade Unions ad 'disgraceful'.
National commits to start building second Mt Victoria tunnel in first term
The second tunnel would provide two lanes for traffic going towards the airport.
Insults fly in first election campaign finance debate
"Wouldn’t trust you to run the economy of Venezuela", says Seymour.
Simon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politics
OPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.
'Always happy with myself:' Driving with National's leader Christopher Luxon
Christopher Luxon takes us on a drive to talk about his past and his plan to be PM.
On the road with Christopher Luxon
National Party Leader Christopher Luxon takes New Zealand Herald political editor for a ride round his electorate and drops in on his old family home. Video / NZ Herald