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Minor party leaders kickstart election sparring in breathless first debate
Opinion: A winner was hard to see in the first minor party debate ahead of the election.
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'Misguided' – Key continues to criticise National supporters who plan to split their vote
Join Katie Bradford, Sir John Key and James Bews-Hair for Election 2026: The Podcast.
A four way fight, strategic voting and the risk of a hung Parliament
In the first episode of Election 2026: The Podcast, Sir John Key and long-time political strategist James Bews-Hair join Katie Bradford to discuss politics.
Luxon says extra security measures needed for under-attack female MPs
The Prime Minister said gendered abuse was 'utterly unacceptable'.
Green Party says coalition 'butchered' pay equity, vows action on care workers' claim in 100 days
The Greens promised to reinstate the old law and settle within 100 days of taking office.
Hipkins v Hosking: Chippy fires up over 'hidden bill', CGT, Swarbrick howler
OPINION: No more Mr Nice Guy – Chris Hipkins is fed up and he's not afraid to show it.
Labour will abolish ratepayer roll, axing extra votes of landlords, holiday home owners
It will restrict people who own holiday homes' ability to vote for multiple councils.
Violent crime trending upwards – in one region by 138%
The latest data suggests an increase in victims of multiple family violence assaults.
NZ Herald LIVE: Green Party co-leaders make pay equity policy announcement
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson makes a policy announcement on pay equity. Video / NZ Herald
Act candidate Antonia Modkova heckled over Te Tiriti comments at debate
The Act Party candidate faced repeated heckling over her answers at an Auckland Central candidates debate on Karangahape Rd.
National to trial passport-free transtasman travel if re-elected
Leader Christopher Luxon and tourism spokeswoman Louise Upston are visiting Queenstown.
Labour to ban 'hidden fees' with new consumer protections
Here are the new rules Labour wants to introduce.
'That's racist bulls***': Act candidate heckled over Te Tiriti stance at Akl central debate
Candace Kinser was notably absent, citing a prior commitment on Aotea Great Barrier.
NZ Herald Live: National Party leader Christopher Luxon to make tourism announcement
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is set to make a tourism announcement from Coronet Peak. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and commerce and consumer affairs spokeswoman Arena Williams will make a policy announcement. Video / NZ Herald
'I wouldn't give myself 10 out of 10': Chris Hipkins | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it's important to recognise his own failings, after his own MP Helen White only gave him a 9 out of 10 rating. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Always room for improvement': Hipkins responds to MP rating him nine out of ten | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Candidates at the Mt Albert debate were asked to rate their leaders out of ten, Labour MP Helen White was the only one to give below top marks. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Government agencies spend more than $1 million on Modi’s visit
More than 10,000 members of the Indian community attended the Spark Arena event.
National’s Coral Raukawa says there are more ‘dignified’ ways to help homeless than move on orders
Raukawa faced Labour rival Te Pūoho Kātene in an electorate debate.
'Respected in every circle': Tributes flow for former MP Adrian Rurawhe
'He didn’t have a lot to say, but when he did speak, people listened'.
Rehearsed rhetoric – even the odd swear word – no match for values, vision
OPINION: Policy might build a framework, but values bring voters into the fold.
Letters: With weaker main parties, will we be governed by the unelected after this year’s election?
OPINION: People in power should be there because the people, not a party, elected them.
'Exciting time': Public service bosses told of opportunities in shrinking sector
37 secretaries and chief executives attended a leaders' retreat in Upper Hutt.
Labour has a case to answer regarding Nicola Willis' alleged 'hidden bill'
OPINION: Nicola Willis has accused Labour of a 'hidden bill'.
Wellington sites stripped of heritage protection, buildings over 40m allowed
Chris Bishop says the controversial changes will make way for growth and development.
Helen White leads Mt Albert poll, but why did she mark Hipkins down?
The Labour MP has a one-point lead over National’s Melissa Lee in a new electorate poll.
Opportunity's subtle bid for right-leaning fans of Sir John Key
Qiulae Wong has laid out the party's five bottom lines. Who are these trying to speak to?
Is NZ’s productivity problem the real economic elephant in the room?
University of Otago economics associate professor Dennis Wesselbaum reckons productivity is the economic elephant in the room this election. He joins The Front Page to discuss.
Christopher Luxon tucks into his own election-themed ice cream flavour
Blueberry Lux got two ticks of approval from the National leader.
MMP's overhang campaign causing a pre-election hangover
OPINION: The 'helpers' campaign may have a logic but it is counter-intuitive.