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The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
Christopher Luxon confirms Ryan Hamilton to remain as National candidate
'If everyone had to have a perfect record, we'd have nobody in Parliament.'
Seymour: We can ensure Māori language and culture are preserved
Act Party leader David Seymour says all Kiwis must be treated equally.
Claire Trevett: The questions Luxon won't answer, and Seymour waits and watches
Why Luxon and deputy Nicola Willis are trying to avoid a spreadsheets at dawn showdown.
Helen Clark joins distinguished international group
Helen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.
Ministry of Health reviewing contracts with firm linked to Labour Minister Peeni Henare
PSC declines sweeping probe, but some contracts for Henare-linked firm under review.
Death 'threat' on campaign trail for Green Party’s Efeso Collins, man found
Efeso Collins said the threat made him reassess his priorities.
National targets Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ $50k post-Budget breakfasts spend
National is accusing the ministry of more extravagant spending.
The weird and wonderful ways that party votes become MPs
Just 46 per cent of the vote is enough to form a government in New Zealand. Here's why.
Dave Letele on his weight loss programme and hook-up with Rob Campbell
The businessman and the ex boxer have formed a healthy relationship
Mike Hosking: Why Luxon is winning the campaign for National
OPINION: Make no mistake, the tide has turned.
'The best debater in the country': Luxon shadily downplays debate chances
Plus, Labour and Act reveal their new policies.
Pacific nations 'acting to stay in line with China' over Fukushima wastewater issue
The wastewater release started in August and is expected to last decades.
Meet the leaders: Minigolf with Act’s David Seymour
He could be the next Deputy PM, but his golfing skills may need some fine-tuning.
Communities have responsibilities for state housing, says Human Rights Commissioner
We all have a human rights responsibility to embrace suitable state houses.
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.
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Hipkins takes responsibility for Labour's poll crash
Reid Research Newshub poll puts Labour support at 26.8 per cent, its worst in six years.
Son killed by stranger, dad dies of a broken heart, whānau to face killer at sentencing
Jonty Douglas was helping a mate when he was stabbed to death by a stranger.
'BS' called on narrative around appointments to powerful RBNZ committee
Former RBNZ board member discusses 'ban' of researchers on Monetary Policy Committee.
Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers
What, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?
Who’s running the election campaigns - and what have they got to spend?
Why David Seymour says his punt on pink is working.
National hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest poll
While Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.
The people who won't be able to vote this election - and whether that needs to change
The wheels of democracy are always turning.
On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist
National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.
Pasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisation
In 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.
Opinion: The Pae Ora reforms, public health and making it work
Rob Campbell: The public health crisis will be us for a long time.
Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist
Residents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.
Pair of extinct NZ birds fetch huge price at British auction
Taxidermied huia sell for over $460k at British auction
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.
Analysis: Chipper 'Chippy' hits the Hutt for boost after tough week
Labour was savaged in several polls this week.
Fourth vape shop in Auckland mall labelled 'a disgrace'
Community advocates are furious, saying politicians should be doing more.
Steven Joyce: It’s time to cut back the growing bureaucratic blob
OPINION: Treasury is crystal ball gazing as much as the next economist.