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National slams Labour's fiscal plan outline. Video / 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 addresses some questions asked of it, but leaves others hanging.

National's Nicola Willis said Labour are 'not serious people' following their fiscal plan.

Julie Anne Genter says consultation was not broad enough before Rongotai was renamed.

The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.

Jet fuel and aviation gas prices have risen by more than 50% since March.

There are several reasons why Peters may not be the next Foreign Minister.

It's been a whirlwind of a first week on the campaign trail. Video / Dean Purcell

Lance Norman is the sole list candidate beyond its seven electorate picks.

The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.

Leader Chris Hipkins says pay equity changes will arrive within 100 days of government.

The Labour Party published its fiscal plan, reiterating a pledge to restore the old pay equity regime, but declining to include a specific cost for this in its spending plan.

National Party finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis speaks to media after Labour released its fiscal strategy. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday, October 4, 2026. The Green Party wants free travel for children while National pledges to deliver new roads if re-elected. Video / NZ Herald

The policy was announced today at Act's campaign launch.

The party's bus and light rail plans cover Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

National candidate Carlos Cheung said he would not be intimidated by the criminal actions.

National will also allocate $100m to route protection.

The Green Party launched its “fast, frequent and affordable public transport” policy package at a co-leader stand-up outside the Maungawhau Station. Video / NZ Herald

National says it will start construction on stage one of Auckland’s long-awaited Mill Rd project in 2028 if the party is re-elected next month. Video / NZ Herald

Retirement villages are popular stops on the campaign trail - but what do residents want?

OPINION: Pitting economic development against conservation is becoming a false choice.

Chris Hipkins joins Paula Bennett on her Ask Me Anything podcast ahead of the 2026 election.

Hipkins had to turn to one of his MPs when one stall didn't offer payWave.

The party also wants a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Dunedin.

Act wants rules to rule out mandatory spiritual practices, which developers pay for.

OPINION: The fundamental problem is that there is no direct feedback mechanism.

Case to ask if teens could give informed vaccine consent when expert advice was withheld.