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All aboard: National hits the road in new campaign bus
The National leader said he was open to name suggestions for the new set of wheels.
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Editorial: National's passport-free transtasman travel is a superficial policy win
OPINION: In the marketing stakes, it is a savvy proposal, regardless of the real benefits.
Government secures site for new South Auckland hospital
The 13ha of land have been purchased for $45m from Fisher and Paykel Healthcare.
Adrian Rurawhe kept his illness quiet. He ‘didn’t want anybody else fussing'
Adrian Rurawhe, a former Speaker of the House, died on Wednesday, aged 65.
Christopher Luxon walks back ‘bizarre claim’ about the Greens
Green Party's Chlöe Swarbrick said minister had provided no evidence to back his comment.
Willis and Edmonds clash over small business policy in Beyond the Ballot debate
A MYOB survey found 36% of SME owners back National and 28% Labour.
Election 2026: Doug Graham, Act Whangārei candidate
Doug Graham, Act Whangārei candidate, answers rapid-fire questions on local issues. Video / Northern Advocate
Brash and Mowbray's call to split National's vote is a fool's errand
OPINION: Assorted rightists are asking to split the Nats' vote. It's too clever by half.
'Cost of living is out the gate': A night at NZ's most remote election debate
A 24 pack of Speights costs $85 in the island's general store.
National pledges energy sector change to bring down power bills
A large portion of rising electricity bills has come from lines companies.
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.
Editorial: Govt must fund more pathologists to meet screening demand
OPINION: This issue needs to be sorted out promptly.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Is Labour's $3.7b social housing pledge what NZ needs?
ANALYSIS: The Bottom Line investigates the change the party's policy could bring.
Letters: We should be looking at ways to get people to the polls
OPINION: Strategic voting? The point is to play your part.
Luxon in Queenstown again: Same energy, very different circumstances
ANALYSIS: Luxon only had two visits, where tough issues were hardly going to be raised.
'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