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‘Borderline homeless’: Labour voter challenges Hipkins over jobs
A traditional Labour voter says after losing work she's leaning towards the Greens.
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National announces policy on helping Kiwis against cancer and serious illness
National Party leader Christopher Luxon and spokesman Simeon Brown make a policy announcement about New Zealand's funding for medicine. Video / Michael Craig
New poll: National crashes below 26%, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker
National has fallen to 25.9%, its weakest result since the 2020 election.
Political poll: Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke well ahead in Hauraki-Waikato
The poll was conducted by Curia for Whakaata Māori.
Businesses delay hiring and investment until election result
Business owners are increasingly upbeat but are waiting for more certainty.
Luxon and Hipkins face do-or-die debate
OPINION: The two leaders face off in a make-or-break debate.
What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver
Act would remove tax on KiwiSaver returns and scrap government contributions.
What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver
Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope is with The Front Page to unpack the parties’ promises and what they could mean for your retirement.
Act joins the KiwiSaver policy party: Will its plan work?
The Bottom Line stress-tests a key election promise and asks what it would mean for NZ.
KiwiSaver boost: Will Act’s plan work? The Bottom Line checks it out
ACT Party has jumped aboard the Kiwisaver bandwagon, Liam Dann reports. Video / Dean Purcell
'Deeply concerning': Govt's voting ban targets Māori members, board says
Chairman David Taipari says Houkura was not properly consulted on the change.
Blather and bull****: What voters don’t want to hear at high-stakes leaders’ debate
OPINION: Many voters are undecided. That makes the debates especially important.
Mayor advocates for $800m motorway extension to go ahead toll-free
National has promised $800 million for the Canterbury project if re-elected.
Labour announces plans to cut costs on car maintenance
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and spokeswoman Arena Williams discuss new plans to cut down on the cost of living. Video / NZ Herald
Labour to require NZTA to potentially give up spare land for petrol stations
It's part of a policy aimed at improving competition in the sector.
Watch: Near-miss on level crossing as Greens announce rail safety policy
The MPs were stunned at the near-miss during the press conference.
Watch: Train narrowly misses car at level crossing during Green Party announcement
A train narrowly misses a car driving through a level crossing with alarms sounding during a Green Party policy announcement. Video / NZ Herald
'I'm not quite sure': Christopher Luxon defends missing plan as Labour goes on attack
The Labour Party has attacked National for not releasing its own numbers.
‘It’s very simple’: Harry Mowbray doubles down on ‘Split Your Vote’ campaign
Major parties all revealed significant policies over the weekend.
National promises $800m for Canterbury’s Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass
The project is expected to make travel quicker and safer.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
National Party leader Christopher Luxon will speak to the media from Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
'Pulling the wool over Kiwis' eyes': Willis on Labour's fiscal plan | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National slams Labour's fiscal plan outline. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Bat-s*** crazy? I'm always that': Harry Mowbray on split vote campaign | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Entrepreneur Harry Mowbray says vote splitting to ensure a centre-right coalition is more important than senior National MPs making it into Parliament. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Labour’s fiscal plan answers some questions, but leaves $10b hanging
Labour's fiscal plan addresses some questions asked of it, but leaves others hanging.
Error page on Labour website as fiscal objective made 'clearer'
National's Nicola Willis said Labour are 'not serious people' following their fiscal plan.
'Huge mistake': MP slams electorate name change, says it could change back
Julie Anne Genter says consultation was not broad enough before Rongotai was renamed.
'Idiotic': Mayor Brown blasts National's $1.75b Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
Government gives regional airlines $5.7m lifeline as fuel costs soar
Jet fuel and aviation gas prices have risen by more than 50% since March.
NZ Foreign Minister: If it’s not Winston Peters, then who?
There are several reasons why Peters may not be the next Foreign Minister.
Numerous election announcements at end of campaign's first week
It's been a whirlwind of a first week on the campaign trail. Video / Dean Purcell