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Inside New Zealand's voter enrolment crisis and why Labour is so worried
During an afternoon in South Auckland, the Herald glimpsed the seriousness of the crisis.
'She sees an economy; I see a country': Edmonds and Willis battle for business votes
CEOs have given their verdict on the Govt in the Herald's Mood of the Boardroom survey.
Winston Peters now railing against retirement village reform agreed in Govt
The NZ First leader says he doesn't support National's position.
From low blows to outrageous quips – party leaders (and host) get lippy in Powerbrokers’ Debate
Ryan Bridge channelled his inner Paula Bennett, snapping 'Zip it sweeties' at the leaders.
On a roll: There's more to democracy than voting every few years
OPINION: Participation in democracy requires meeting obligations, like enrolling to vote.
Editorial: Harry Tam haunts Hipkins this Halloween
OPINION: The real story from the Mob show is how it impacts Labour.
The big national security questions that will confront the new Government
OPINION: NZ should assume America stays in the Pacific and prepare in case it doesn't.
NZ First’s defence plan: Enforce ‘warrior’ mentality, no diversity hires, spend 3% of GDP
The rapid reform of the NZ Defence Force is expected to happen over six years.
Who held the power? Our experts crown a winner from Powerbrokers' debate
Winston Peters, David Seymour, Marama Davidson and Qiulae Wong have gone head-to-head.
'Unholy alliance': Did Davidson just invite Peters to join the Green Party?
The Green Party and NZ First find common ground, much to the horror of David Seymour
Peters on smacking and a 'low blow' from Seymour
All the candidates get a word in when Winston Peters shares his views on disciplining children
‘Ignoring problems doesn’t make them go away’, Davidson tells Seymour
The Herald Powerbrokers' debate saw parties clash on issues like gangs and the economy.
Minimum wage: To freeze or not to freeze?
The powerbrokers face off over wages, the cost of living and whether businesses can afford to pay workers more
High Court overturns puberty blocker restrictions for gender-diverse youth
The Govt's restrictions unlawfully discriminated against young people, the court found.
Watch: Smacking, Te Tiriti and tax ignite minor-party debate
Winston Peters, David Seymour, Marama Davidson and Qiulae Wong are going head-to-head.
Politicians clash over citizens' assemblies and Te Tiriti
A proposal for paid citizens' assemblies sparks a clash over whether un-elected New Zealanders should help shape Parliaments decisions. Video / NZ Herald
'Zip it, sweeties': Wong vs Seymour: A taste of coalition chaos
Talk of a possible coalition between Act and Opportunity quickly turns into a KiwiSaver squabble. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Party leaders talk to media after Powerbrokers' Debate
Winston Peters, David Seymour, Marama Davidson and Qiulae Wong speak to media after the NZ Herald Powerbrokers' Debate. Video / NZ Herald
Where the powerbrokers stand on controversial gang pad visit
Should politicians be engaging with gangs, or does it send the wrong message? Video / NZ Herald
The NZ Herald Powerbrokers' Debate hosted by Ryan Bridge with post-debate analysis by Katie Bradford
Join host Ryan Bridge for a live debate featuring the leaders of ACT, the Green Party, New Zealand First, and the Opportunity Party, as the battle for your vote intensifies.
Campaign Diary: What a tin of spaghetti reveals about the cost-of-living election
OPINION: The election campaign is set to focus on your back pocket.
The leaders’ debates are over. Did anyone win?
Luxon and Hipkins traded blows, but the minor parties may still hold the power.
The leaders’ debates are over. Did anyone win?
Ethan Griffiths joins The Front Page to assess the leaders’ debates, the growing power of minor parties and the election campaign’s final stretch.
Why the question of whether Luxon would resign matters
ANALYSIS: The National leader is picking and choosing what hypotheticals to engage with.
David Seymour agrees with Harry Tam: Hipkins threw Ardern under bus
Seymour never thought he'd agree with the Mongrel Mob member. Now he says Tam is right.
'They'd be stupid not to': Act cashes in on Paul Henry's star power to make case for party vote
The former broadcaster has fronted 29 public meetings since announcing his candidacy.
Michael Wood likely to return to Parliament – poll
A poll shows the former Labour MP is likely to win back his old Mt Roskill seat.
'Threw Jacinda under the bus': Gang life member blasts Hipkins over rehab controversy
Honorary Mongrel Mob life member Harry Tam said the Labour leader 'cannot be trusted'.
Why the latest poll puts Labour in a deep hole
ANALYSIS: Does the party have any aces up its sleeve? It desperately needs some.