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Hipkins on NZ response to Israel attack; Luxon talks tough on gangs
Christopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.
Hipkins quizzed by Hosking, admits he would've done MIQ differently
The Labour leader faced two hours of questions from host Mike Hosking.
Māori electorate seats ‘wide open’ as Māori Party surges, Labour walks ‘tightrope’
The political environment is very different compared to 2020.
Audrey Young: Can Labour win from here? There is a narrow path
A swing of 90,000 people could shift current polling predictions, says a data expert.
'Terrifying': Kiwis fear for family and friends in Israel after surprise attack
There are 87 New Zealanders registered as being in Israel.
Driver allegedly aims car at National candidate and team in New Lynn
National and Labour condemn alleged attack on National candidate.
'It’s a lie': Winston Peters rails against National ads and news media
NZ First leader also mocked the campaign coverage of Labour and National.
'Falling apart': Labour, public hit out at Luxon's 'second election' fears
The National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.
Revealed: Which ministers crashed more under recent Labour, National Govts
New Official Information Act data shows 10 years of ministerial car crashes.
Beehive Diaries: The Tāmaki cup of tea, the last Chris of the Week
Why was Paula Bennett having a cup of tea in Tāmaki?
National warns 'real possibility' of a no-deal with NZ First - and second election
National says risk it can't cut a deal with NZ First will force a second election
Opinion: Act and the nightmare scenario
OPINION: NZ First is surging. David Seymour’s party is slipping.
'Hollow policies and bumper sticker slogans' - Hipkins hits out as Labour gets poll boost
Hipkins says the mood has changed in the final week of campaigning.
Paul Spoonley: Record immigration will put pressure on in NZ
OPINION: We’ve got to make sure immigration is strongly linked to our economic agenda.
Chris Hipkins on parenting, politics and his secret passion
The PM opens up about his marriage break-up, being a solo dad and his precious possessions
Chance of National-Act Govt slipping away in Herald’s Poll of Polls
The Poll of Polls predicts no chance of a Labour/Greens/Māori Party Government.
Voters sceptical about Winston Peters’ Labour vow, poll reveals
The NZ First leader has made a commitment - but do voters trust him?
Claire Trevett: Why National called on John Key to try to quash Winston Peters
National and Act's chances of forming a two-party government drop below 30 per cent.
Analysis: Hipkins out of Covid isolation with a new skip in his step
He even took out the checkered flag on the campaign today.
As NZ First and Act continue to bicker, is there room for Top in Parliament?
Top is keen to enter Parliament - does Ilam want to help them get there?
Election 2023: Luxon apologises for tax policy inaccuracies - immediately repeats error
Luxon countered Labour's tax position was "more fractured than the [Ranfurly] shield".
The most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and National
Tāmaki has been a stronghold of the National Party, but this election is different.
Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight
Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.
Power list: The top consultants and contractors making the most money from the public sector
The top 10 consultants and contractors to core Government agencies.
New poll: NZ First shoots up as Act drops, Luxon preferred PM over Hipkins
Two polls this week have put NZ First over the 5 per cent threshold.
Audrey Young: Luxon's tax pitch comes back to haunt him
OPINION: Finally, someone crunched the numbers - and the numbers are embarrassing.
Waitangi Tribunal pushes for more change to foreshore and seabed law
Christopher Finlayson promoted the new regime in 2011 with the support of the Māori Party.
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Live: Chris Hipkins claims National tax plan is a 'scam', as Seymour gets his wings
Hipkins is out of Covid isolation and back on the campaign trail.
Benefit v superannuation: Where are politicians looking to cut money
Keeping New Zealanders secure doesn't come cheap.
NZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax relief
It came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.
Minor parties face off in debate as new poll puts NZ First as kingmaker
Two polls in two days have put NZ First above 5 per cent and back in Parliament.
The close race for Wellington Central that could spark a 'huge upset'
Plus: Accusations National's $250-a-fortnight tax relief policy a “scam”.
New poll shows NZ First rising - Act and Labour dropping
National would need NZ First to form a government in Talbot Mills poll.