Ardern admits she 'made a mistake' with group photo
Judith Collins says it was not appropriate for PM to not observe social distancing rules.
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National's $1.29 billion plan to double NZ tech sector, create 100,000 jobs
National's leader fronts media after announcing a new tech policy in Auckland today.
Nat's $4b adding error overshadows party's 'slick' virtual campaign launch
National's virtual campaign launch was overshadowed by a hole in their books
Live: Mystery as man tests positive after quarantine; Cabinet reviews alert levels
Cabinet will today meet to review whether the country can move alert levels.
Collins in 'bittersweet' campaign launch, attacks Labour as 'erratic' and 'lazy'
National launched their campaign today - but the lead-up was blighted by a Labour torpedo.
Greens promise 'boldest' ocean protection plan in decades
The party wants to protect 30 per cent of NZ's oceans by 2030 and ban bottom trawling.
Earth's lifesaver? Sir David Attenborough's praise for Jacinda Ardern
Attenborough singled out Ardern's policies as instrumental to the survival of the planet.
Backpackers on STA Travel visas plead for jobs
Many backpackers who came to NZ on STA visas have unwittingly become overstayers.
'We are the lucky ones': NZ benefits from refugees - PM
Ardern lends her support to a group that aims to be a voice for the migrant community.
NZ's border closure six months on: History-making and life-changing
On one day in May, we became remote islands again - no-one left or entered the country.
Nats fire off tax cut plan, Ardern accuses Collins of 'raiding' Covid fund
National's tax cut plans draw flak from Labour as NZ gets closer to voting day.
Winston Peters slams Labour for 'abandoning the regions'
The NZ First leader is furious that Labour plans to ditch the PGF, if re-elected.
National's tax cut plan 'desperate, reckless and ill-thought out' – Robertson
Grant Robertson says National's plans are actually about stimulating their poll numbers
Nats pledge 'massive' tax cuts - here's what you would save
But National has walked back its previous promise to get government debt down.
Staff, students urged to get tested after 10yo tests positive; Robertson on GDP
Seven new cases of the virus were announced, bringing the number of active cases to 77.
Stardust and substance: Why election is a 'third referendum' on PM's leadership
COMMENT: With a month to until polling day, 2020 election defies conventional analysis.
Judith Collins talks up tax policy against bleak recession backdrop
NZ has entered a 'deep' recession – but Collins says National has a plan.
Up in smoke: PM stubs out Winston Peters' plans to cut tobacco tax
NZ First leader wants to see cigarettes taxes decrease and more funding for prevention.
Security bolstered: Man escapes from Rotorua quarantine hotel
The man is believed to have slipped through a fenced area; security has been bolstered.
Live: 'Devastating' - National responds to 'deepest recession in living memory'
Figures from Stats NZ show the country is officially in a recession.
Govt books a sea of red as NZ prepares to enter a recession
National says yesterday's Prefu numbers were 'catastrophic and dreadful'.
Debate: Will cannabis law be good or bad for young people?
ZB debate: The 'no' campaign has been accused of using misinformation in its advertising.
Watch: Should NZ legalise cannabis for personal use?
Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan is hosting a cannabis referendum debate.
Audrey Young: A case for wisdom, honesty, balance and discipline
COMMENT: The books are terrifying, on paper.
National: Govt sugar-coating 'catastrophic' economic update
Winston Peters describes the numbers as a 'wake-up call for New Zealanders'.
'Profound uncertainty': Pre-election economic update warns of bleaker future
Unemployment estimates have been significantly revised downwards.
John Key: He actually did what he said he would do
Shinzo Abe was among the first foreign leaders Jacinda Ardern met in November 2017.
Derek Cheng: Why Cabinet's level 1 tease is out of step with its usual approach
COMMENT: The decision isn't as cautious as normal and may come back to bite.
Send military planes to Pacific to pick up seasonal workers – Winston Peters
Peters also again took aim at Labour, calling them the 'other side' in a speech.
National holds its breath ahead of opening of Govt books
Treasury will tomorrow open its books, giving NZ a look at the state of Govt coffers.
Say cheese: National promises $30m a year expansion of kids' dental programme
The extra $30m is on top of the $100m a year for Kiwi kids' oral health.
Three new Covid cases at border; 94 close contacts of infected gym-goer
There are now 94 close contacts of the healthcare worker who went to three gym classes.
Air NZ sold 70,000 fares in six hours, travel spike 'may delay level 1'
Govt wants to move the rest of the country to level 1 next week if cases keep dwindling.
National and Labour's new ads: Who does it better?
Political and marketing experts say the ads are boring and have similar messaging.