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The 10 battleground electorate races to watch tonight
These key seats could help decide who forms a government.
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'Evoking Ardern’: The leader making global headlines ahead of election day
Bloomberg, the Financial Times and the Economist have all profiled the new leader.
'They have lost their way': Former National MP joins Opportunity Party board
She says she was 'absolutely appalled by the National government' this term.
Second Mt Vic tunnel: Majority want progress ASAP as project deprioritised
The minister disputes that the $3.8b project has been put off until 2037.
'Took everybody by surprise': Little's highs and lows in first year as mayor
The Herald sat down with Andrew Little to discuss the ups and downs of his time in office.
Watch: 'Happy' Chris Bishop accepts rare endorsement from Winston Peters
Peters called Bishop 'a cut above the regular MP' at a Hutt meeting.
Inside the electorate where Chris Bishop is fighting for political survival
A loss in Hutt South could see Bishop out of Parliament altogether.
The 10 battleground seats to watch this election
Electorate races could decide the result. Katie Bradford and Ethan Manera explain how.
Opportunity leader responds to 'toxic' claims, keen to review internal party culture
It comes after the Herald revealed allegations by a number of former party insiders.
Former Opportunity insiders allege 'nasty', 'toxic' and 'tribal' party culture
Former party board members have revealed what drove their abrupt resignations.
Unbalanced? The questions that made a National Party candidate walk out
See what was asked for yourself and have your say on whether the questions were fair.
Watch: National Party candidate storms out of debate, clashes with audience
He said the questions were unbalanced and called an audience member 'rude'.
‘A complete disaster’: Ginny Andersen and Chris Bishop face off in Hutt South
The lively debate covered everything from public sector cuts to the cost of cheese.
Libraries, Te Papa, playgrounds in firing line as Wellington eyes rates-cap cuts
The council is proposing $25m in cuts as a first step to meet a looming 4% rates cap.
'Cost of living is out the gate': A night at NZ's most remote election debate
A 24 pack of Speights costs $85 in the island's general store.
Wellington sites stripped of heritage protection, buildings over 40m allowed
Chris Bishop says the controversial changes will make way for growth and development.
Two Kiwis in Epstein's inner circle questioned by US law enforcement
A fresh criminal investigation hopes to prosecute those associated with Epstein.
Coalition disagreement understood to be behind halt of local govt reforms
The Herald understands there wasn’t consensus around the Cabinet table for Head Start.
Mayors ‘fuming’ after minister halts local Govt reform
Progress on months of work has been paused, with ministers citing issues with the plans.
Outgoing Labour MP announces council bid
The outgoing MP says the reason for leaving Parliament will stay between him and Labour.
Secret Moa Point report released, finds ignored risks in lead-up to disaster
The report says five earlier flooding events happened before the February disaster.
Bought at the peak? Labour's capital gains tax rule that could impact thousands
Fallen house values are thought to be a cause of only 'modest' forecast CGT revenue.
Hipkins talks Palestine, public sector cuts and the FBI at public meeting
He was joined by Barbara Edmonds who called the neighbourhood a 'hearty, hearty place'.
Minister loses confidence in Fire and Emergency CEO for withholding 'significant' information
Van Velden says Fire and Emergency has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office.
Chris Hipkins says Labour will outlaw price gouging if elected
Companies could face penalties and repay excess profits under the plan.
Exclusive: New poll shows Green and Labour candidates tied in key electorate race
The Wellington Bays seat has emerged as one to watch this election.
Labour claims Police Minister inventing allegations against ex-cop candidate Rakesh Naidoo
The Police Minister says he cannot share what the matter relates to.
Wellington’s $11m bus network transformation divides city's leaders
Wellington City Council will vote on building a second public transport spine this week.
‘Hypocritical nonsense’: NZ First, Act, reject Labour's appeal for civility
Ayesha Verrall makes campaign appeal after being shouted out of a recent public meeting.
‘Scaremongering in defence of mediocrity’: Stanford hits out at teachers' union
Minister said report appears to ignore the resourcing that will go into NCEA overhaul.
China’s NZ mega-embassy plans hit fresh hurdles, critic warns of espionage risk
China says it still plans to build the proposed 1ha compound.
Ray Chung seeks security advice after meeting with Russian ambassador
The councillor said he didn't consider the security risks, despite a recent NZSIS briefing