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On the Campaign: Luxon’s surprise McDonald's mission and his ‘toot to finger’ ratio
A peckish Luxon made an unscheduled pitstop while campaigning.
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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.
Hustle in the Hutt: Ginny Andersen leads Chris Bishop in Hutt South swing seat
Cost of living, the economy and jobs were top concerns for 51%.
Landlord tax cut was never about property – it was about the Labour Party
OPINION: Labour's decision to reinstate the interest deduction ban has rocked the party.
What each party wants to do with your taxes
Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths talks to The Front Page about one of the biggest issues of the election.
Labour claims Luxon 'MIA' on election campaign, National reveals what PM's been doing
There's bickering between the parties on day two of the campaign.
Nicky Hager is part of an elite intelligentsia who hold a Free Speech Union derangement
OPINION: Hager’s book Dirty Work went looking for foreign money. Instead, he found Kiwis.
Watchdog opens inquiry after leaked OIA comments at Education Ministry
The Chief Ombudsman has previously raised 'significant concerns' about the remarks.
Health NZ to hire 380 extra nurses, midwives and assistants in next year
The organisation is also investigating a new model for calculating nursing needs.
Govt signals shift away from property buyouts after disasters
A paper prepared by consultants suggests the idea of a Government-backed flood insurer.
Oh dear, the leaders’ debates loom and only one Chris has anything to sell
OPINION: Anyone who’s worked on these productions knows how rehearsed the exchanges are.
Two-thirds of Kiwis want wealth tax, Labour's grip on main issues loosens
New survey comes amid persistent attacks from National on potential taxes under Labour.
Election 2026: The official battle for your vote begins now
Thomas Coughlan joins The Front Page as election season 2026 officially kicks off.
Alternative proposal delays LNG terminal decision
The Government’s plan to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal has stalled.
Government announces $2 million funding boost for Pet Refuge for shelter maintenance
Pet Refuge will receive $2m to shelter pets from abusive homes.
NZ First promises to drop tax rate for small businesses
The party's policy includes dropping the tax rate from 28% to 20%.