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National has announced its new line-up.
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A National Party reshuffle beckons as the political year ramps up.
Election 2023: The policies and issues set to dominate this year
Politicians are starting to emerge from their summer slumber.
Retiring MPs reflect on their decision, look to the future
So far, 11 MPs have announced they do not plan to contest the election.
‘Dirty politics’ and stacked selection claims in National Party electorate fracas
Candidate pulls out, saying no-one was paid to "dig stuff up".
Political Roundup: National can’t be allowed to sleepwalk to victory
Christopher Luxon’s National Party are the odds-on favourites to win the general election.
National raises ‘unprecedented’ $2.3m war chest from richlist donors
The National Party outgunned Labour when it came to big donations.
Clean car scheme breaks EV records, but ‘Ute Tax’ may need to rise to pay for discounts
The Government's EV scheme may need higher fees after thousands buy new EVs.
Efeso Collins among list of likely Green candidates for 2023 election
The former Auckland mayoral candidate is widely understood to be running to be a Green MP.
Simon Wilson: The 2023 election is a choice between the best Government yet, and the worst
The general election offers us the biggest choice in our lifetimes.
How NZ's $1.3b climate change fund is being spent on the Pacific
So far New Zealand is spending at under half the rate needed to meet its commitment.
Revealed: Govt's multi-million dollar bill on empty building
More than $2m was dished out in just four months.
'It's a chronic illness': Golriz Ghahraman on her MS diagnosis - and what Parliament should be doing
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman first went public with her MS in 2020 before the Covid lockdown.
'$360m wasteful spending': Wealthy students benefit most from flagship Labour policy
The proportion of students facing economic hardship taking up the scheme has fallen.
‘Don’t give up’: Act MP on her dyslexia and being a politician
About one in 10 people are estimated to have a form of dyslexia.
How police avoid a warrant to search for your car
Six months of vehicle movements available to police with no warrant.
‘We’re sick of it’: What drove Make it 16 campaigners to fight for change
The campaigners behind Make it 16 share their thoughts on politics in NZ.
‘I’m not a criminal, I’m a regular person’: Charges dropped against Parliament protester
Susan Denham describes her experience from inside the occupation.
Massive leap in police CCTV surveillance of number plates
Data shows police massive growth in surveillance in 22 months.
The Herald’s gallery team predicts the next year in politics
What will the next crazy year bring?
Bryce Edwards: Can the Greens keep it together in 2023?
OPINION: The Green Party has a habit of sabotaging their election-year campaigns.
Calls to wipe beneficiary dental debt as loans top $30m a year
The Govt recently increased the grant cap, but hasn't committed to wiping existing debt.
Parliament protest and gang crackdown prompt rethink of towie rules
Pay for towies is so poor, the Government is worried no one will want to tow cars.
Thomas Coughlan: A tale of two maiden speeches
The top five columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.
New Year Honours: Doctor, ‘saint’, and now Sir Ashley Bloomfield
“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”
Inside the challenges facing Chris Luxon as election year approaches
Luxon has had a strong start, but can he keep the momentum going?
Has social housing demand peaked? Ballooning waitlist now trending down
'It's a small piece of positive news after many years of very bad news' - sector says.
Te Pāti Māori not picking sides ahead of election
The party is on track to double its seats and potentially earn 'kingmaker' role.
Govt prospects for 2023: Do Labour and Ardern have enough stardust to win another election?
Labour has had a rough year in the polls.
New unknowns prompt drug-checking plea to festival-goers this summer
The Government has boosted funding for services to $4m.
Transport Minister orders 'please explain’ over proliferation of potholes
About 10 per cent of the state highway network will be fixed up over summer.
Claire Trevett: A snap election? The PM stepping down? Not happening
The top five columns of the year from Claire Trevett.
Political fight of 2022: Chlöe Swarbrick takes on NZ's booze giants
The Green MP has picked a fight with a well-funded foe.