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National again refuses to form a Government with Winston Peters.
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Campaign training for new National candidates
National MPs, new candidates have descended upon Havelock North to discuss the election.
Audrey Young: Bridges' big judgment calls
National has much to be rattled about as it heads to its first caucus, says Audrey Young.
The deals, the money, the players: National and Labour's election campaigns
What do Labour and National have planned for the 2020 campaign?
Ardern and Bridges on elections, parenthood and politics
Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges talk about campaigns and kids.
Coronavirus: Student in isolation at Auckland Hospital, Govt plans evacuation
A student is in isolation at Auckland Hospital awaiting coronavirus test results.
Claire Trevett: Ardern v Bridges - the heart of their election-year battle
As the parties prepare campaign songs, few realised Labour's vision was in bitumen.
Jacinda Ardern kicks off the election campaign pledging billions of dollars for new roads
The Government is holding back $4 billion from the $12b infrastructure fund.
Serious Fraud Office charges four people over National Party donations
The SFO looked into complaints about donations last year.
Copycats: National says Govt nicked its infrastructure ideas
National's Simon Bridges is accusing the Government of copying its infrastructure plans
Election 2020: Bridges teases major election promise
Just hours since an election date was set National is already talking policies.
Audrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's greatest weapon
Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges have different challenges ahead of the Sept 19 election.
Claire Trevett: Simon Bridges gets Neve-d in election year opener
Election year opener delivered Neve, insults and a metaphor that backfired on Bridges.
Bridges: PM's 'hands are soft' in delivering for Māori
Simon Bridges welcomed at Ratana with Māori Party and Vision NZ's Hannah and Brian Tamaki.
Tolley proud of achievements as East Coast MP
Tolley eyes Speaker's job in next election and will go on list.
Nats break-in: Business next door also had laptops stolen
'Dirty politics' are at play after laptops were stolen from Nats headquarters.
'Highly suspicious': National suspects foul play in office burglary
The fact that just three laptops were taken is highly suspicious, a spokesman says.
National Party's Auckland HQ burgled overnight
The National Party headquarters in Auckland was burgled overnight.
Old hospitals leave patients and staff in pain
Risks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.
'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix
Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.
Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants
Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.
Call for China to let independent investigators into Xinjiang
Millions of Muslim Uyghurs are reportedly detained in Xinjiang camps.
She returned to NZ for her sick mum. She was arrested at the airport over her student debt
The Herald has been told the woman spent a night in police custody.
Best of 2019: Can Che Wilson save the Māori Party?
Che Wilson already has a view on whether the Māori Party should work with National again.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.
Concerns raised over National's China trip planning
It comes after Simon Bridges met a senior member of China's Politburo.
New push to reform $50 billion apartment sector
National MPs have long called for the changes with signatures on petition growing.
'No body, no parole' proposes National MP's members' bill
National says it wants to put victims at the "heart" of the justice system.
Right on: Judith Collins goes back to study
And her tell-all book is just about ready.
National intensifies scrutiny on Pharmac drug deaths
National calls for inquiry into Pharmac's epilepsy drug Logem, now linked to five deaths.
Simon Wilson: Is Nikki v Chloe 2020's hottest election contest?
COMMENT: Auckland Central contest could be critical to outcome of the whole 2020 election.
Paula Bennett hits back over weight loss: 'I'm happy, healthy and proud'
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett responds to a column by Jay Kuten.
Politicians have much to mull over during break
Editorial: National's support in opinion polls is holding up remarkably well.
Politicians' Christmas plans: Clarke Gayford building sandpit for baby Neve
Ardern, Winston Peters, Simon Bridges and Greens co-leaders reveal their Christmas plans.