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'Unsustainable': Govt books improve but ageing population threatens finances
The state of the country's finances have been revealed as the election looms.
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Time for Champagne, Lindauer or Tui? Treasury lifts lid on ‘yeah right’ recovery
Figures from Treasury suggest a lukewarm recovery is under way, writes Thomas Coughlan.
Opportunity's election deal breakers surprise with no sign of tax reform
The party has set out its priorities that must be included in any governing deal.
Qiulae Wong announces Opportunity Party's coalition bottom lines
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong announces the party’s coalition bottom lines. The party outlined conditions for entering a coalition. Video / Dean Purcell
Election 2026: Opportunity Party releases its five bottom lines – with two key policies missing
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong will announce the party's bottom lines for entering a coalition or confidence-and-supply agreement. Video / NZ Herald
'Vote for who will answer your call on a Friday at 5pm': David Seymour | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Act leader David Seymour on the poll-of-polls results. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Standing room only': Hipkins preaches to the choir on Christchurch campaign trail
Labour would guarantee every nurse graduate a job, he told the crowd.
New poll reveals frontrunner in Māori seat of Te Tai Tonga
The poll also gathered responses on the key issues for the electorate.
Coalition loses advantage in poll of polls – change likely
A four-party coalition led by Labour is the most likely election outcome.
Government opens the books – will Nicola Willis finally get her nice surprise?
OPINION: Willis has hinted the forecasts may show smaller deficits and bigger surpluses.
On the Campaign: Luxon’s surprise McDonald's mission and his ‘toot to finger’ ratio
A peckish Luxon made an unscheduled pitstop while campaigning.
Listen: Students like plan to cut their debt – but will it make them stay?
Labour has promised to cut student loans by 10% if students stay in NZ for three years.
Green Party surges to record high as Labour, National drop to 28%
The Greens climbed up four points in the latest poll.
Why your TikTok feed matters as much as town halls in Election 2026
Marketing professor Bodo Lang joins The Front Page to break down the campaign launches, the strategies behind them, and what the parties are getting right – and getting wrong.
Students react to Labour's pledge to cut student loans by 10%
Students spoken to by the Herald welcome the idea, but would it keep them from moving overseas? Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald LIVE: National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald LIVE: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media at the University of Canterbury. Video / RNZ
Launch showdown: Who made the biggest impact as Luxon, Hipkins get personal
OPINION: National and Labour are officially in campaign mode – and the gloves are off.
'Madness': Seymour warns politicians in 'state of panic' responding to cost-of-living
He's called out 'naked self-preservation masquerading as moral principle'.
Acts plan to increase supermarket competition
Act leader David Seymour will announce his plan to increase supermarket competition. Video / NZ Herald
Peters claims part of India FTA breaches coalition agreement - officials say no
Advice contradicts Peters’ claim UNDRIP India FTA clause breaches the coalition deal.
Tax, anime and bull****: What stood out at National, Labour's campaign launches
ANALYSIS: National and Labour took opposite approaches.
'Bull****': Hipkins slams National tax attacks, promises to wipe 10% student debt
Labour leader Chris Hipkins unveiled the policy at his campaign launch in South Auckland.
Watch – 'Been a real slog': Luxon warns Labour bereft of ideas as he reveals 10 top promises
The party intends to ram home its 'no new taxes' message at today's campaign launch.
Has Hipkins' campaigning improved since 'tough' 2023 – and what's Mallard doing?
ANALYSIS: Chris Hipkins has found a format that suits him with the public.
Watch: 'What is a woman' - Political disruptor heckles Hipkins at market visit
Trevor Mallard appeared to collide with Karl Mokaraka while intervening.
Act wants 'noise cameras' to catch loud cars and boy racers
The cameras combine microphones, video and number plate recognition.
Karl Mokaraka confronts Chris Hipkins
The Labour leader was confronted while visiting Auckland's Ōtara markets on Saturday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Are New Zealand's business leaders really too frightened to speak?
OPINION: Some want to see what policies survive the election and coalition negotiations.
National keeps Labour’s multi-year health funding system - but how much?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has decided to stick with the way health is funded.