Opinion
Four Māori candidates offer different paths to political power
Tāmati Coffey says Waiariki’s candidates must work together after voting.
Latest from Election 2026
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Real fight on your hands': Hipkins reacts to Luxon's business remarks, leadership speculation
He referenced the Prime Minister's controversial recent comments to Rotorua businesses.
Firefighter, GM, healer, councillors and more: Who's standing for election
Who's put their hat in the ring so far for the Rotorua and Waiariki electorates?
Councillor drops NZ First bid after 'butter chicken' remarks
Raj Kumar says Shane Jones' 'butter chicken' remarks made him walk away.
Labour picks Toni Boynton for second tilt at Waiariki
Green Party candidate Tania Waikato will also contest the Waiariki seat.
From McDonald's to MP? Popular councillor to run in general election
Labour candidate Fisher Wang, 25, was 8 years old last time his city had a Labour MP.
Mark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in November
Shares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.
Adam Pearse: Peters' newest candidate makes stuttering start but could solve NZ First's dilemma
OPINION: The former minister might have been the victim of a last-minute plan change.
Former National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speech
Winston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.