PoliticsNational-Act would need NZ First; Luxon surges ahead in preferred PM - pollNational and Act's 60 seats would need NZ First to govern in new poll.25 Sep 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Henry: National need a spine – so who gets my party vote?OPINION: National should be the obvious choice for me in this election so why is it not?24 Sep 08:00 PM
KahuThe political parties’ porkies behind the recession, prison and gangsOPINION: The truth and lies behind the country's recession.24 Sep 05:57 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Money talks in campaiging capacity of left and rightOpinion: Wealthy hijacking our election by handing more money to parties they want to win.23 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinor party debate: Which leader was 'trudging along behind' the others?Plus, Labour faces more MP bullying drama.22 Sep 05:21 AM
PoliticsFrom ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti MāoriOPINION: Recent polls suggest Te Pāti Māori could win four seats in October.22 Sep 12:29 AM
KahuIkaroa-Rāwhiti has been a Labour stronghold since it was established in 1999Newcomer Cushla Tangaere-Manuel holds slight lead over Meka Whaitiri21 Sep 09:00 AM
KahuRawiri Waititi leaves election campaign to be with his motherMāori Party co-leader's mum is in hospital.20 Sep 09:07 PM
Kahu'Fearless' champion of Māori health honouredAwerangi Tamihere receives recognition with her dad Sir Mason Durie on hand to witness.19 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandLabour, Te Pāti Māori in tight race for Te Tai HauāuruPolls show Labour's Soraya Peke-Mason holds a tight lead over her Te Pāti Māori rival.19 Sep 07:57 PM
New ZealandTukituki attracts the most candidates for General ElectionAll up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.18 Sep 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Is National distracting us from the real tax plan?Opinion: Act’s alternative budget has the cuts National needs to pay for its tax package.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's numbers problem isn't going awayOPINION: Nicola Willis's answers on tax costings are falling a long way short.15 Sep 01:13 AM
KahuBarrister Tony Bouchier takes on Act’s Law and Order policyFormer police officer turned barrister says politicians should stay out of Law and Order.13 Sep 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls reveal Labour’s election chances fall to single digitsThere is now just a 1 in 20 chance of Labour being in Government.12 Sep 04:50 AM
KahuThe battle for Te Tai HauāuruThe battle for the electorate has been flung wide open.11 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandNational's housing promises: 'Disaster' for Rotorua or fix for Labour's 'debacle'?Rotorua MP says National aims to rid the city of emergency housing motels in two years.11 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOut the back surfing with Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-PackerThe Taranaki-based MP shows the Herald around her local breaks.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWho’s running the election campaigns - and what have they got to spend?Why David Seymour says his punt on pink is working.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsOn the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentistNational unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.11 Sep 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Chipper 'Chippy' hits the Hutt for boost after tough weekLabour was savaged in several polls this week.09 Sep 06:59 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Labour in the terrible 20s in latest pollLabour has taken another hit, Sept Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll reveals.08 Sep 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Minor parties gain as purple power fadesOPINION: Labour and National are sinking, so how about Seymour or Shaw for PM?07 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori's Whaitiri debates Labour electorate rival Tangaere-Manuel on maraeThe race for the East Coast Māori electorate seat Ikaroa-Rāwhiti has been flung wide open.06 Sep 02:42 AM
KahuWatch live: Willie Jackson eyes up David Seymour in fiery political debateDavid Seymour will be bookended by Willie Jackson and John Tamihere at the debate.05 Sep 07:22 AM
KahuMāori health inequity - where do parties stand?Māori health consultant Teresa Wall analyses questions on improving Māori equity04 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsMPs vote for big shake-up next Parliament, including boosting Govt scrutinyThe next Parliament will look a bit different.01 Sep 06:01 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori looks to upsize Māori health and life expectancy with election policy suiteTe Pāti Māori have a number of health initiatives for more equitable outcomes.31 Aug 01:35 AM
KahuDavid Seymour: If it's best for all people, then it's best for MāoriThe Act leader says he knows what's best for Māori.30 Aug 09:56 PM
KahuWillie Jackson confident of winning five Māori seats - but other two will be closeLabour's Māori strategist on their chances in the seven Māori seats.30 Aug 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialLet democracy and good leadership triumph over the bad and the uglyOPINION: Our editorial shout-out to voters and politicians amid the election clamouring.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best and worst-behaved MPs in the House this yearOPINION: Audrey Young picks Parliament's best speech, worst answer and closest contest.30 Aug 06:20 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori apologises for ‘harmful narratives’ about refugees and migrants on party websiteA series of tweets said the party did not stand for xenophobia and racism in any form.29 Aug 07:57 AM
