PoliticsFormer Māori Party candidate backing Labour in Ikaroa-RāwhitiLabour’s Cushla Tangaere-Manuel has been endorsed by Heather Te Au Skipworth.29 Sep 05:55 AM
PoliticsThe comment that could haunt a National-led governmentOn the Campaign, Sep 29: Plus, National and Labour's fiscal policies compared.29 Sep 04:53 AM
LivePolitics'$537m hole': Robertson says Nats' fiscal plan 'doesn't add up', relies on 'cuts'How much does it expect to save and spend?29 Sep 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Sparks fly over Treaty issues, 'race-baiting'OPINION: Chris Hipkins should have addressed divisive issues much sooner.29 Sep 12:41 AM
PoliticsLabour says National’s welfare changes will see benefits fall $2621 by 2028Labour claims the change will see thousands more children in poverty.28 Sep 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.28 Sep 10:17 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis: ‘I don’t want to go into Government with NZ First’National finance spokeswoman's strong preference is a National-Act coalition.28 Sep 09:46 PM
PoliticsNational’s ‘show me the money’ moment: Benefit spending cuts to drive surplus, lower debtNational will publish a plan today showing how it will cut down the size of government.28 Sep 06:04 PM
PoliticsInform your vote - our sliding education levels and how political parties plan to lift themConcerns over gaps in the next generation of workers has employers worried.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins finally finds a voice on the TreatyOPINION: Māori do have different rights.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election openingOPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders sceptical over Nats’ tax packageCEOs scepticism is not confined to Labour.28 Sep 03:59 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Seymour supports guidance, longer debate on proposed Treaty referendumNational, Act's likely coalition partner, doesn't support having a referendum.28 Sep 06:21 AM
PoliticsInside the latest leaders' debate: Which answer went down badly with the audience?Plus: What happened at the latest Parliament protest?28 Sep 04:39 AM
PoliticsHipkins ‘angry’ at National’s ‘race-baiting’ - says Māori have most to loseHipkins says he refuses to stay silent on the issue and will stand up for Māori rights.28 Sep 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGetting to know Winston: 10 things Chris Luxon should know about Winston PetersNational leader Chris Luxon says he doesn't know Winston Peters well. Here are 10 things.28 Sep 01:41 AM
LivePoliticsLeaders back on the campaign trail after fiery showdown16 days to go, Hipkins is visiting Northland and Luxon is in Bay of Plenty.28 Sep 12:55 AM
New ZealandRoads reopen after about 2000 protesters leave ParliamentAdditional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for today's protest.28 Sep 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Quick to judge': National's Mark Mitchell called out by gang whānau in clash at ParliamentMitchell refused to apologise for assuming a man was a gang member.27 Sep 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of Polls: National likely to need Peters, chance of needing a second election risesThe chance of National needing Winston Peters grows as election day draws closer27 Sep 11:07 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters accuses Labour of 'dirt campaign' amidst racism stoushPeters says his candidate Rob Ballantyne was referring to "the disease of co-governance".27 Sep 10:39 PM
Politics'Chest-beating': Ginny Andersen has another go at Mark Mitchell as campaign enters crunch pointLaw and order and fiscal plans take centre stage as campaign enters crunch point.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWho won Newshub leaders’ debate? The verdicts on Hipkins and LuxonOur political writers give their thoughts on Wednesday's performances.27 Sep 08:53 AM
Politics'9/10': Hipkins comes out firing in second leaders' debateCost of living, law and order, health and education, what does and doesn't add up.27 Sep 08:35 AM
PoliticsThe growing role early voting is playing in our electionsJust how important are those overseas voters?27 Sep 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour’s fiscal plan ‘not sexy stuff’, but does the job - the question is, do voters believe themLabour's fiscal plan adds up, but doesn't answer key question.27 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandAll you need to know as Wellington braces for another protestAdditional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for Thursday's protest.27 Sep 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSacked Cabinet minister Stuart Nash’s new corporate gig revealedFormer Labour minister Stuart Nash has a new gig at a global recruitment firm.27 Sep 01:18 AM
PoliticsLabour releases fiscal plan; Luxon reveals campaign busLabour has made expensive election promises - how will they be paid for?26 Sep 10:25 PM
PoliticsA wealth tax 'deal' and Shane Jones on what Winston really meant about 'indigenous'TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori debate delivered the expected fiery discussions.26 Sep 08:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational's focus on benefit sanctions goes against evidence - expertWelfare expert group found sanctions don't work, "compound social harm".26 Sep 06:23 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining GovtChristopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.26 Sep 06:01 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s flying start in the west tempered by bad weather and empty shopsA wet and windy day in New Plymouth uncovered support for Act.26 Sep 05:42 AM