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New poll puts election-deciding party on 5% as Labour edges National
Both major parties fell as the Greens climbed to their best result since 2017.
Greens want universal weekly payments for nurses, teachers, health workers
Greens want to attract more people to become nurses and teachers.
Luxon and Hipkins ‘not meeting the moment’
NZ Herald Leaders' Debate and retirement age discussed by two industry leaders.
‘I’m not swayed at all’: Leaders fail to win over debate audience members
Lisa Eagle sought answers on cancer scans as Chris Barrett challenged both leaders.
93% of infrastructure respondents rank cross-party agreement top priority
'The Pulse' survey shows one key message on repeat from the infrastructure sector.
'Quite bizarre': Luxon mocks NZ First fast-track announcement
NZ First proposes changes to fast-track law, National disagrees
Why Paul Goldsmith says Epsom voters no longer need to back David Seymour
National urges two ticks blue as its highest-ranked list MPs risk missing out.
Phil Goff calls National's foreign aid cuts to fund Pharmac a 'cheap shot'
Election 2026: The Podcast reveals behind-the-scenes secrets from leaders' debates.
'No wiggle room': Fuel costs squeezing small freight operators
Transport is 'margin thin' and freight operators are struggling, an industry group says.
‘Borderline homeless’: Labour voter challenges Hipkins over jobs
A traditional Labour voter says after losing work she's leaning towards the Greens.
Watch: Near-miss on level crossing as Greens announce rail safety policy
The MPs were stunned at the near-miss during the press conference.
'Misguided' – Key continues to criticise National supporters who plan to split their vote
Join Katie Bradford, Sir John Key and James Bews-Hair for Election 2026: The Podcast.
Helen White leads Mt Albert poll, but why did she mark Hipkins down?
The Labour MP has a one-point lead over National’s Melissa Lee in a new electorate poll.
Top Auckland principals respond to plan for new co-ed school
The Act leader is keen to use a university's vacant teacher training site in Epsom.
CRL $1.4b hole masks KiwiRail turnaround
However, the operating surplus jumped 45% as freight revenue rose 10%.
David Seymour eyes University of Auckland’s $150m Epsom site for co-ed public school
Act leader keen to use a university's vacant 37-acre teacher training site in Epsom.
Opportunity's election deal breakers surprise with no sign of tax reform
The party has set out its priorities that must be included in any governing deal.
Wānaka’s 250-home Mt Iron development gets fast-track green light
The project has faced opposition from local residents and neighbouring property owners.
'Political stunt': Council drafts bill to stop fast-track rural housing
Political parties commit to removing housing developments from fast-track process.
Are National’s tax attacks working? – The Front Page
Landlord tax breaks and a slap on the wrist for the Reserve Bank dominated Parliament.
Inland Revenue considers tax penalty relief after Westpac outage
Westpac says access is restored and it is helping a small number of customers.
New World owner says just 3.6c of each dollar comes back to her
A Kawerau store owner speaks out amid political attention on supermarket competition.
Auckland CBD height restrictions: Plan could add 17,000 homes and 37,000 jobs
Laws are to be changed to allow for taller buildings in the CBD.
Auckland CBD height limits targeted in sweeping Govt intensification plan
Proposals could add 17,000 homes and 37,200 jobs to the CBD.
Auckland Council appeals controversial Delmore fast-track housing project
Government changes let councils recover fast-track infrastructure costs.
Quick change to fast-track law being pushed through Parliament this week
Developers will have to pay up to councils for infrastructure costs.
After 16 years, it's time to climb on board the CRL
OPINION: Naysayers may grumble but the City Rail Link is a huge opportunity for Auckland.
'Icing on top': K Rd businesses gear up for CRL station opening
Karanga-a-Hape Station's opening is driving new leases and optimism on K Rd.
City Rail Link opens: Winston Peters attacks Waitematā station name
Chris Bishop says it's like something in London as NZ's first underground metro opens.
Just four sleeps until CRL opens, KiwiRail boss says 'we're ready'
As Auckland braces for the CRL to hit go, KiwiRail's CEO vows no more summer shutdowns.
Anger spills over as Auckland councillors move against fast-track plans
The council is considering refusing services to fast-track developments.