Time to talk: English's plan for new Government
Bill English is in the box seat after leading National to a triumphant result.
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Coleman accused of 'snubbing' sugary drink tax plan
Obesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.
Vote 2017: Herald Election Forecast - the final reckoning
Despite poll volatility, our forecast has been consistent, with one clear outcome
Vote 2017: Election Forecast has National ahead
Latest Herald Election Forecast shows National edging towards a majority.
Almost 1000 attend a FIRST union rally
The Labour and Green Party leaders have made a joint appearance at FIRST union rally.
Most Kiwis back charging for water use - survey
Most Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.
Ardern makes plea for youth to turn up
Despite a recent lift, youth voting numbers are still lower than three years ago.
Vote 2017: Greens announce fiscal policy
Greens say they can meet all their policy promises and still run budget surpluses.
Local Focus: Waikato candidates' local history test
Waikato candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
All rentals to have WOF by 2019 - Greens
Could landlords soon get demerit points like drivers? Maybe - if the Greens get into Govt.
English takes aim at Labour
The PM has accused Labour of driving an urban-rural divide during the election campaign.
Rodney Hide: Too close to call
OPINION: What's on special? The election is looking like an impulse buy.
More information arises on ACC prediction tool
Advocates are concerned about potential discrimination arising from risk modelling at ACC.
Metiria Turei returns to campaign spotlight
The Green Party is downplaying the risk of putting Metiria Turei back in the spotlight.
Q&A: What we don't know about sea-level rise
The lead author of a leaked report gives the basics of climate change and sea-level rise.
Herald Election Forecast predicts Labour victory
New update factors in latest poll info.
ACC needs independent oversight - Labour
Advocates are calling for an independent commissioner to oversee ACC.
Shaw confident Greens will make 5 per cent threshold
Green leader James Shaw has "no real concerns" about his party getting into Parliament.
The lighter side of the election campaign
Here are some of the most humorous parts of the election campaign so far.
Greens' $165m plan for te reo Māori
The Greens want te reo Māori to be compulsory in all schools by 2030.
Battle over te reo 'won't end in our lifetimes'
It has been 45 years since the Maori Language Petition was taken to Parliament.
Local Focus: Wairarapa Candidates - Local knowledge test
Wairarapa candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Party promises for tackling youth suicide
The NZ Herald asked those contesting the election what they would do about youth suicide.
Neck and neck: Poll shows how tight the race is
Exclusive Herald forecast model has main parties single seat apart in election race
Legalising Cannabis - Convince Leighton
Leighton Smith is up against some young political minds for the ultimate standoff.
Local Focus: Coromandel Candidates - Favourite Beach?
Coromandel candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North Candidates - Environment
Palmerston Nth candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Wairarapa Candidates - Foreign species
Wairarapa candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
English doubles down on Labour's tax policy
Labour's tax policy is putting strain on its potential support partners.
National sniffs a chance in Hutt South
Labour's held Hutt South for 30 years. Is it about to go blue?
Free counselling in Greens mental health pledge
Free counselling for youth will eventually be extended to adults in $260m package.
Local Focus: Coromandel Candidates Local Knowledge Test
Coromandel candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North Candidates - What is the worst thing you've done?
Palmerston Nth candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air