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OPINION: The 53rd Parliament is begging for dissolution.
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Good Pākehā Samaritans have taken a stand against racism.
National gets story straight on fuel taxes, clarifying contradiction
The party now says no hikes for three years.
Experts say giving KiwiSaver members more options could be costly
National's KiwiSaver diversification proposal has been met with scepticism.
Mike Munro: It’s values that win votes when times are tough
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Election 2023: How political pollsters find people to survey
'There’s never been an election where the main polling companies have got it wrong'.
Audrey Young: The next National leader is not a problem but the deputy is
OPINION: Nicola Willis is more respected than liked in National.
Nicola Willis and the race for Ōhāriu
National’s deputy leader has her sights set on winning the western Wellington seat.
National Party wants review into contracts awarded to firm run by partner of Peeni Henare
National asks the public service commissioner to investigate Skye Kimura.
Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.
Agriculture and Trade: Todd McClay - The world is not standing still
OPINION: New Zealand needs to reposition for different times ahead.
Richard Prebble: Labour a hapless whale to the sharks - and Hipkins is to blame
OPINION: The sharks are the Greens and NZ First, who are ripping voters off Labour.
Three Waters amendment bill passes third reading
Labour and the Green Party have supported the Water Services Entities Amendment Bill.
Voters don’t need to wait for a right-leaning government. Hipkins is already running one
The polls are unambiguous: New Zealand wants a National party led by Chris Hipkins.
Letters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grant
OPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.
National and Act differ on paid partner leave as Labour estimates uptake
National is keen on Labour's new policy for parental leave - if it can afford it.
'Liar': Willis says Grant Robertson 'probably needs a lie down'
Willis said she will not take defamation action against Robertson.
Simon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticism
OPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?
‘Working 80 hours a week’: What it’s like to be an MP in NZ
What do politicians actually do all day?
Labour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new poll
The poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.
Labour forced to fix GST policy after $240m mistake found
Labour confused the years in which the policy would apply.
Alfred Ngaro explains why he turned his back on National Party to launch New Zeal
“Some of the values of the National Party have drifted away from me.”
Will the preferred prime minister lead the next government?
OPINION: There's a chance our second-choice PM will take the job.
Editorial: Labour whips up a tax stew with two months to go
Eight crucial weeks could hold some surprises.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon feels a headache coming on
Opinion: Winston Peters will bring drama, nostalgia - and there’s the David Seymour thing.
Shaneel Lal: Give Nicola Willis a chance to lead
Opinion: She could strike the economically right-wing and socially progressive balance.
Luxon addresses MP’s 'inappropriate' tweet about Tova O'Brien
National MP was forced to apologise for comments about the former Today FM host.
Consent, identity and sexuality: Sex education in schools 'vital' for students
Parents want to work with schools to educate their children about relationships and sex.
Former National Party minister set to launch new Christian party
Ngaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.
'Constant war': Parents weigh in on possible phone ban in schools
Young people will stop at nothing to find a way around a proposed nationwide phone ban.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait launches her election campaign in Rotorua tonight
OPINION: Why she's standing for Te Pāti Māori in Rotorua.
‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland
'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.
Prospective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election looms
The battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.