Election 2023: Forget the ‘squeezed middle’, what’s on offer for the squashed poor?
Neither major party is offering much to people on low incomes.
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Peters asks crowd it they want politician of 40 years' experience or "imitation".
Minor party debate: Which leader was 'trudging along behind' the others?
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Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.
Audrey Young: Labour MP concedes election, PM's trust win, Peters sets the tone
OPINION: A small win for Labour, but there isn't much time to close the gap.
Chris Hipkins says there is a mechanism to report bullying
Labour leader said people who feel bullied can make a complaint to Parliament.
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National's 100-point economic plan; Hipkins addresses MP bullying claims
While Luxon is visiting Auckland, Hipkins has promised to keep free school lunches.
Editorial: Economic good news may be too late for Labour
OPINION: The last big set of pre-election data show the economy healing,
The issue Wellington's mayor and Wayne Brown agree on
The two city leaders have pitched their hopes ahead of the election.
'Can Luxon control these two?': Davidson hits back at Seymour, Peters
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Election 2023: Labour MP Shanan Halbert rocked by bullying allegations
Former staff have alleged MP is a bully.
Election 2023: Disaster recovery unearths Chris Hipkins’ vintage Chippy
All it took was a bit of Watties tomato sauce to get Chippy up and about.
Election 2023: Government launches review of one of NZ’s most important laws, after watchdogs complain about poor accountability
The Government wants to get better outcomes from spending.
'One of the most serious claims made on the campaign': Why Labour, National are fighting about carbon
Would petrol prices really rise under National?
Act releases alternative budget: Public service, KiwiSaver cuts propel Govt to surplus
Act's budget potentially unlocks hundreds of millions of dollars.
'Another nothing announcement': Hipkins hits back at Nats, responds to GDP result
Hipkins visits Napier on the campaign trail as Luxon takes in the deep south.
Election 2023: "Confident" Chris Luxon hits the deep south, cheese rolls and international education on the menu
The National Party leader spent the morning in cruise-control in Invercargill.
Tikanga - a changing area of NZ law
References to 'tikanga' are increasing in New Zealand laws.
Wairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
The mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.
'Grey, beige, horrid': The real winners of the TVNZ debate
Over 1.1 million people tuned in to watch the debate.
Poll: Labour's slide continues, National/Act can govern - just
It comes after the first two weeks of campaigning ahead of October 14 election.
Hipkins admits claim he made in leaders' debate was incorrect
For the first time, the men vying to be PM have gone head-to-head on television.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon milks the goat vote
Luxon learned a thing or two from his goat farm visit: don't wear a white shirt.
‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economy
Funds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.
Election 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEs
The party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.
Labour alleges National needs a massive climate tax on households - they’re not entirely wrong
Labour says National will hike the cost of petrol to meet climate pledge.
Election 2023: New Zealand’s ‘serious concern’ at allegation Indian Government assassinated Canadian activist
Nanaia Mahuta said New Zealand would be concerned if allegations were true.
Barney Irvine: Five waste and recycling priorities for the next Govt
OPINION: There's a need for a nationwide public education campaign on recycling.
David Seymour struggles in search for dismal economy and crime wave in Remuera
Seymour is not short of support in one of NZ's wealthiest suburbs.
Under-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per year
The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.
8/10: Leaders rate their performance in first TV debate
It's the first debate between the two leaders vying to be PM.
Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences
There's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.
Leaders' debate: How important is it for picking the next government?
A lot is riding on tonight's first leaders' debate.
Kids quiz politicians on their state care plans
Politicians have been put in the hot seat by young people who were formerly in state care.