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‘Taking the p***’: Phil Goff calls out Chris Bishop over endorsement post
Bishop has edited a social media post claiming Phil Goff was backing him over Andersen.
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Qiulae Wong media stand-up
The Opportunity Party leader speaks to reporters in Christchurch. Video / Anna Heath
NZ Herald LIVE: Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick speak to the media
Green co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick speak to the media in Mt Roskill. Video / NZ Herald
Who's in? Meet the dozens of new candidates likely to be MPs next term
ANALYSIS: The new MPs in the next parliamentary term, if the Poll of Polls is correct.
Willis accepts Kiwis are ‘over’ election campaign amid defence of Swarbrick attacks
It comes as a new poll is expected to be released tonight.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: The best and worst start to the final week
See what Qiuale Wong and Winston Peters have got in the Melbourne Cup "sweepstake"?
'Serious stuff': Willis defends focus on Swarbrick this election
Chlöe Swarbrick has accused National of being 'obsessed' with her.
'Evoking Ardern’: The leader making global headlines ahead of election day
Bloomberg, the Financial Times and the Economist have all profiled the new leader.
NZ Herald LIVE: Chris Hipkins makes a policy announcement
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media in Glen Eden. Video / RNZ
'We're making it worse': Ardern urges politicians to rebuild trust amid 'crisis of leadership'
She said politicians were aiding polarisation in society and urged them to improve.
National spends final weekend of campaign fighting with its partners
National hit out at Act and NZ First over ads urging voters to split votes.
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to media. Video / NZ Herald
'He's misleading the public': Brash takes on Luxon on voter strategy | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Former National and Act leader Don Brash says even thousands of extra votes for National won't add seats to the right bloc. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Strategy is something, but not everything': Seymour on vote-splitting tactic | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Act leader approves of endorsing party voting Act, but not tactical voting. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'That's the history of MMP': Peters on vote-splitting strategy | Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ First is on the verge of a historic MMP milestone, polling above 10%. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, November 2, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, November 2, 2026. Politicians prepare for the NZ general election this week. Video / NZ Herald
After three years of relentless reform, what lies beyond the election for education?
OPINION: Schools must teach an hour each of reading, writing and maths daily.
Labour trusted to manage almost every top issue better than National
A new poll has more bad news for the National Party.
The paths to power for Labour, National as final election week kicks off
ANALYSIS: There are variables in this year's race.
Fighting for their political lives: The careers on the line this election
An uncertain campaign could see the end of several high-profile MPs.
Letters: Taxpayers pay twice with our health system
OPINION: Netball NZ is in a state of dysfunction, one reader argues.
Winston Peters claims foreign country eyeing Kaikohe airport build
NZ First leader says Kaikohe’s crime must fall before the airport proposal advances.
Winston Peters' testy exchange over abortion
Political parties are on the streets of Auckland as the campaign enters its final week.
Leaked message: National Tāmaki supporters told 'don't wear blue' ahead of Luxon walkabout
The National leader is expected to attend a walkabout in the electorate on Monday.
Luxon 'denigrating the intelligence' of voters – ex-Nats leader pushing splitting strategy
Don Brash is encouraging National supporters not to give National their party vote.
How a Christchurch gelato shop became an election campaign hotspot
The Scoop Poll began in 2017 with just Labour and National flavours.
'Dysfunction': Vote splitting divides the right – Luxon calls out 'disappointing' Act, NZ First
It comes as the final week of the campaign begins.
I introduced the phrase 'cost-of-living crisis' in 2023 and Labour has learned a lesson from it
OPINION: Act raised expectations what a centre-right Govt could do on the cost of living.
Christopher Luxon on the six-page birth plan his midwife rejected
Christopher Luxon joins Paula Bennett on Ask Me Anything to discuss family life, his six-page birth plan and the advice that shaped him.
Number of early votes soars past half-million mark
The figure will likely climb higher over the weekend when many are expected to vote.