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National bounces into 30s as Labour falls to 2023 defeat level in new poll
The polling comes ahead of the start of early voting.
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Red-faced candidate apologises for causing crash
Rusty Kane and his passenger escaped injury in the crash last week.
New poll puts election on knife-edge as Opportunity tops 5% threshold
Labour leads National by 2.1 percentage points, at 29.7% to 27.6%.
'A mistake': Hipkins on Ardern's sign-off of $2.75m for Mongrel Mob-run programme
The former PM had defended the move. Now her successor says it was wrong.
Labour pledges urgent review of hospital wait times, bed shortages
The party says it'll 'make hospitals accountable for getting patients the care they need'.
NZ Super Fund warned Australia over capital gains tax changes
Inland Revenue initially refused to release the briefing, citing international relations.
Labour is promising to improve emergency departments
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall release Labour's plan to ease the crisis in the country's emergency departments. Video / NZ Herald
Greens on course to pick up first Māori electorate
The Greens are ahead in an incredibly tight race.
Natural hazards don't obey electoral cycles. The next Government faces crucial choices
OPINION: Auckland's 2023 floods caused more than $2 billion in insured losses.
'No policies match your search': Labour lacks law and order ideas days out from voting
National says Labour hasn't made a 'whisper' about law and order.
Former Opportunity insiders allege 'nasty', 'toxic' and 'tribal' party culture
Former party board members have revealed what drove their abrupt resignations.
Hipkins challenges Luxon to debate health system
Luxon has denied the health system is in crisis as professionals sound the alarm.
Who is the next Leader of the Opposition? Hint – not Luxon or Hipkins
OPINION: If you thought Peters had peaked, think again.
Would a social media ban actually keep kids safe?
Researcher Alex Beattie examines proposed social media age restrictions, the challenges of enforcing a ban and alternatives to protect young people online. He joins The Front Page.
‘You see Mongrel Mob – I see whānau’: Kaipara accuses Govt of targeting gang families
Footage has emerged of Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara speaking at a gang pad.
Luxon says ‘reasonable’ Labour party voters should worry about TPM ‘muppets’
National leader Christopher Luxon made the comments during a policy announcement from Waikato today. Video / NZ Herald
'They'll pay the price': Why Labour thinks it can force social media companies to make changes
Labour wants social media companies to provide more choice about what users see.
Craig Renney on Labour's public service plans
The Wellington Bays candidate was questioned about Labour's public service plans, which did not go as far as the Greens. Video / Mark Mitchell
How could NZ force social media companies to make changes to platforms?
Labour wants to see changes to social media platforms. Video / Mark Mitchell
National Party provides a Waikato construction update
National provides an update on the ongoing development in Hamilton and Waikato. Video / NZ Herald
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.
Electoral Commission defends enrolment efforts amid Hipkins criticism
Overall enrolment sits at 91.5%, ahead of the same point before the 2023 election.
Watch: TPM's Oriini Kaipara vowed to restore 'mana' to Mongrel Mob at controversial gang pad visit
The comments were made during a meeting at the gang pad by Te Pāti Māori and Greens MPs.
Labour promises action on social media ban for teens within first 100 days
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and science, technology and innovation spokesman Reuben Davidson make a policy announcement in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon live in studio with Mike Hosking
Christopher Luxon live in studio with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB
This is why it costs more than ever to become a NZ citizen
Fees increased 14.4% in August after a 19% jump in late 2025.
Labour/Greens/Opportunity win almost as likely as coalition being re-elected
It follows three polls that put Opportunity in the kingmaker position.
Editorial: Retirement age must rise, but not at everyone's expense
OPINION: A higher retirement age could penalise people in physically demanding jobs.
'Put the trains on': NZ First backs Canterbury rail trial
New Zealand First plans a 12-month trial from Rolleston and Rangiora to Christchurch.