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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
Te Pāti Māori selects just one list candidate for 2026 election
Lance Norman is the sole list candidate beyond its seven electorate picks.
'Toes are going to be singed': Councillor says PM to be held to account over Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
Hipkins says Nats failed to 'pay women properly', as Willis calls Labour’s fiscal plan a 'fraud'
Leader Chris Hipkins says pay equity changes will arrive within 100 days of government.
Labour promises to reinstate pay equity, but only costs one claim, leaving $8.5b out of plan
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.
Nicola Willis pushes back on Labour's fiscal credibility
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
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
Act announces multibillion-dollar KiwiSaver tax cut – but there’s a catch
The policy was announced today at Act's campaign launch.
Green Party promises free travel for children, $2 adult fares, light rail for key cities
The party's bus and light rail plans cover Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
'Deliberately set on fire': National billboard blaze reported to police
National candidate Carlos Cheung said he would not be intimidated by the criminal actions.
National to start construction on long-awaited Mill Rd in 2028 if re-elected
National will also allocate $100m to route protection.