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
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Election 2020: What's the plan to teach our young people? Policies compared
Education reporter Simon Collins examines the parties' policies on education.
Māori Party's health policy: Addressing 'the inconvenient truth'
The inconvenient truth was that the health system fails Māori, John Tamihere says.
Claire Trevett: Bombs away! Grant Robertson torpedoes Nats
Robertson's $4 billion hole hit National where it hurts: in its economic credibility.
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.
National admits using wrong numbers after Labour calls out 'basic error'
Labour has reignited one of the most contentious issues of the 2017 election.
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.
Labour promises more sick leave and a pay rise for 85,000 Kiwis if re-elected
Labour is promising more than 85,000 Kiwis a pay rise.
Local Focus: Palmerston North candidates defend party credibility
Candidates on credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New poll: Labour ahead in fight for Auckland Central seat
White, Labour have ruled out giving Swarbrick the nod to get Greens back into Parliament.
Labour promises to double sick leave, increase minimum wage to $20 an hour
Andrew Little has unveiled what Labour is promising voters in its workplace policy.
Steven Joyce: Covid's costs are coming home to roost
It's time for the politicians to admit the world has changed.
Ardern rides shotgun in Labour's play for Wairarapa
Labour is making a big effort to take the Wairarapa seat off National.
Election 2020: Highlights and lowlights of the week
The NZ Herald looks at the memorable moments and exchanges of the last week.
Audrey Young: Time for Judith Collins to reset her leadership
COMMENT: Judith Collins squandered an early advantage in her leadership.
John Roughan: Covid and the politics of elimination
COMMENT: Is it worth the cost to the economy to continue pursuing the goal of elimination?
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of the election campaign
COMMENT: Day to day with the party leaders.
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.
Fran O'Sullivan: National's tax plan so cynical it just might work
National's tax cut promise is certainly bold — it's also a complete rort.
Winston Peters slams Labour for 'abandoning the regions'
The NZ First leader is furious that Labour plans to ditch the PGF, if re-elected.
Ardern blasts National's 'totally irresponsible' tax cut plans
Ardern on National's tax cuts: 'I think it's totally irresponsible.'
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
Labour stunts Provincial Growth Fund - spare cash will be spent elsewhere
Labour has announced a $200 million fund to support economic development in the regions.
Nats pledge 'massive' tax cuts - here's what you would save
But National has walked back its previous promise to get government debt down.
Local Focus: Reo Māori a core subject, replace Pākehā place names among policies
Waiariki candidates' differing views on Reo policy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Josie Pagani: The haves v the have yachts - Covid politics silence working class
COMMENT: Working class voices are missing in our election.
Grant Robertson's ego check on campaign trail with Jacinda Ardern and her fans
Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson visit Palmerston North.
Matthew Hooton: National takes its last throw of the dice
Behind in the polls, party must be bold when it unveils its economic transformation plan.
Philip Temple: Remember why we have MMP?
Comment: Mixed Member Proportional voting may not be perfect but it beats what we had.
Simon Wilson: What are the corporates complaining about?
A new survey reveals business remains disappointingly tribal and that hurts the rebuild.
Local Focus: Wairarapa candidates on workers versus employers
Subtle differences between the candidates are important. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Workers versus employers - the big difference between East Coast candidates
Three Māori women, three different answers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.