New Zealand'Honoured': Todd McClay claims victory in Rotorua seatTodd McClay has retained has retained his position as electorate MP for Rotorua.14 Oct 08:12 AM
New Zealand“A nice blue, National Party evening': Rutherford claims victory in Bay of PlentyWith 34,514 of the votes counted, Rutherford had 19,589 votes.14 Oct 07:24 AM
New Zealand'Paint the town blue': Uffindell claims victory in Tauranga"I’ll keep advocating hard within the National Party to make sure [Tauranga is heard]"14 Oct 06:28 AM
PoliticsAll you need to know for election dayHaven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.13 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon’s $60 grocery shop: How much does it buy?The National leader confirmed the $60 only covered three breakfasts and one meal.13 Oct 12:39 AM
PoliticsCaution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tourWarnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.12 Oct 11:11 PM
KahuHipkins tells faithful: By Māori for Māori solutions workOn Waatea Marae in Mangere, Labour leader calls out race-based politics.12 Oct 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of... the leadersOPINION: Spaceman Seymour was floating in his tin can far above the world.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The election, the climate and the uncomfortable truthOPINION: Our editorial on latest report by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA tale of two campaigns: Luxon v Hipkins, change v doubtWinston Peters delivered the horror show element to Luxon's campaign script.12 Oct 02:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The key issue of the 2023 election campaign - and its MVPOPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.12 Oct 12:24 PM
PoliticsBed legs, $60 groceries, Taylor Swift - Hipkins and Luxon spar in fiery debateThe last debate of the campaign kicks off at 7pm, and both Chrises will be on a mission.12 Oct 07:20 AM
PoliticsNational MP did not declare shareholding in wake of Michael Wood scandalAndrew Bayly owned shares in a firm that contracts to the Government.12 Oct 04:40 AM
TalanoaFormer Māngere MP Aupito William Sio leaves behind 'massive' shoes to fillTwo strong Pasifika women are among the candidates running in the Māngere electorate.12 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandSpice Girls songs and sign waves as Luxon completes National's last push through Hawke's BayKatie Nimon, egged on by Willis, sang along with mic in hand to the Spice Girls’ Wannabe.12 Oct 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWould-be National MP lays complaint against own partyShe wanted to be an National MP - now she's complained to police about the party.11 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandNational, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies comparedWhere do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.11 Oct 09:24 PM
KahuExperts plead with political parties to give Te Aka Whai Ora a chanceHealth experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.11 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tideLabour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrorsOPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?11 Oct 06:34 AM
PoliticsStaffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MPThe Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.11 Oct 05:16 AM
PoliticsNational and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electoratesAct wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom11 Oct 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increasesAn economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.11 Oct 04:26 AM
LivePoliticsWatch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trailLabour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.11 Oct 01:05 AM
KahuRace Relations calls time on abuse of wahine Māori politiciansThe acting Race Relations Commissioner says female politicians need protection.10 Oct 07:14 PM
KahuRace for Tāmaki Makaurau wide open four days out from election day.Could three candidates vying for the seat get into Parliament?10 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: After the election - another electionOPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: The PM Job Interview - Luxon on Winston, 2nd elections and being a 'reforming perfectionist'Christopher Luxon on Winston Peters, strategy, and turning round National10 Oct 04:00 PM
Talanoa‘Don’t let the truth die with you’: Dawn Raids era survivorSamoan migrant shares her trauma of the 1970s dawn raids.10 Oct 05:21 AM
PoliticsByelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.10 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandInteractive: Tax, housing, health and more - compare the parties' policies for this electionAll the key election policies in one place.10 Oct 03:22 AM
LiveNew ZealandLive: Luxon accuses Labour, union 'mates' of disinformation campaignPort Waikato is a safe National seat, held by MP Andrew Bayly.10 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandExplained: How does a second election work - and who would decide on a return to the polls?National has warned a second election could be necessary. How would that work?10 Oct 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The one critical thing Luxon doesn't get about PetersOPINION: For a lesson in how not to handle Winston Peters, look to National.10 Oct 12:52 AM