National targets Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ $50k post-Budget breakfasts spend
National is accusing the ministry of more extravagant spending.
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What Whanganui candidates say about the cost of living
Other issues highlighted to candidates were the cost of housing and climate change.
Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate
The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.
Election 2023: National MP Dr Shane Reti says he wants to scrap Health Star Rating for food
Reti raised the issue at a debate among political candidates in Auckland this afternoon.
'Beyond comprehension' - Modelling shows $2b hole in Nats' foreign buyer tax
Economists are casting doubt that National can fund its tax plan.
Barrister Tony Bouchier takes on Act’s Law and Order policy
Former police officer turned barrister says politicians should stay out of Law and Order.
Mike Hosking: Why Luxon is winning the campaign for National
OPINION: Make no mistake, the tide has turned.
'Failing hospitals': Three BoP candidates vow to fix public health system
Other issues raised included cost of living, crime, traffic and co-governance.
National/Act could govern as Labour’s slump continues in poll; NZ First hits 5%
New Zealand First is back in Parliament, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.
'The best debater in the country': Luxon shadily downplays debate chances
Plus, Labour and Act reveal their new policies.
Opinion: Labour-National consensus on family support won't change much for poor families
The similarities between National and Labour's WFF policies are striking.
Opinion: Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the left
If National leads the next government – and even if it doesn’t – NZ politics are changing.
Richard Prebble: Luxon, Hipkins leaders debate will be campaign’s pivotal moment
OPINION: This election will come down to who we trust to run the economy.
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.
Local Focus: National's Tom Rutherford on Candidate Camera
National's Bay of Plenty candidate discusses the electorate's big issues.
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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.
Analysis: Prefu shows next Govt facing tough economic trade-offs
Deteriorating finances mean next Government will have very little spending wiggle room.
Former PM recalls how chaos, economic alarm spawned big pre-election event
'She and I got together and said: This should never happen again.'
What is Prefu and why does it matter?
A nasty surprise spawned the Prefu, but today three big numbers may be crucial.
National'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.
Who’s running the election campaigns - and what have they got to spend?
Why David Seymour says his punt on pink is working.
Government opens the books - how bad is it?
The Government opens the books today - expect a bloodbath
National hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest poll
While Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.
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.
Great Walk number 12: North Canterbury gets vote of confidence
A new Great Walk is one of the proposals from the campaign trail.
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.
A drive with Chris Hipkins: Polls, a pie and the problem with National's hoardings
Chris Hipkins takes us for a drive and insists his party isn't stuck on a red light.
National confirms EV owners to be hit with road user charges
There are currently about 63,000 registered electric cars on NZ’s roads.
Election 2023: Christopher Luxon's dire interview and the big plays on the campaign trail
OPINION: For the first time in a long time, Luxon looked like the first-term MP he is.
Labour, National at odds over plans for science sector’s biggest makeover in 30 years
Uncertainty looms over the largest shake-up of our science system in three decades.
National plans to bring back health targets, will reinstate $5 prescription fee
The party's policies include bringing back $5 prescription fees to pay for cancer drugs.
Shane Te Pou: Who’s really standing with those feeling the squeeze?
Opinion: Good jobs and good wages get people ahead, not the occasional tax cut.
Analysis: Chipper 'Chippy' hits the Hutt for boost after tough week
Labour was savaged in several polls this week.