Analysis
The paths to power for Labour, National as final election week kicks off
ANALYSIS: There are variables in this year's race.
Latest from Christopher Luxon
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Dysfunction': Vote splitting divides the right – Luxon calls out 'disappointing' Act, NZ First
It comes as the final week of the campaign begins.
National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Howick Village
National leader Christopher Luxon spoke to media after walking through Howick Village Market this morning. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealand must be represented at Apec, whoever wins the election
OPINION: Official 2026 election results are due on November 27, after Apec starts.
Act leader David Seymour downplays Finance Minister ambitions
Luxon says Nicola Willis holding the finance role is non-negotiable.
Major world event right after election – so who will represent NZ?
A decision on who will represent NZ at Apec in China in November will need to be made.
Act, NZ First approved ads warning against giving National the party vote
Christopher Luxon has described the idea of strategic voting as 'insanely stupid'.
Early voting soars above 2023 levels, but says little about voters who missed deadline
Early votes totalled 309,876 by Wednesday, up 31.6% from the 2023 election.
Luxon warning voters against 'sleepwalking' into election after 24.8% poll result
The poll was notably different to another conducted over the same period.
Campaign Diary: Qiulae Wong undermines her key difference
Simeon Brown wins qualified endorsement as Health Minister.
Ruling out Opportunity only harms Luxon's election chances, right? It's not that simple
OPINION: It might seem self-sabotaging, but there's a hidden logic at play.
'We're drowning': Mum's cost-of-living plea to politicians. Here's how they responded
Despite a six-figure household income, the family has nothing left after essential bills.
'A cut above': Peters endorses Bishop for Hutt South electorate
Peters said this was an endorsement of Bishop, not National.
David Seymour on whether he wants to be Finance Minister
Chris Hipkins said Luxon will have 'no choice' but to appoint Seymour as Finance Minister.
Why the latest poll is hopeful for Labour, and is Luxon’s tactic working?
Analysis: A sigh of relief for Labour but still no upward momentum.
Winston Peters defends NZ First ad blaming ‘’woke b******t’ for navy ship sinking
Peters says the ship’s captain was hired under a DEI programme.
The coalition's change to voting rules is radical but Labour helped make it possible
OPINION: Accusations of 'voter suppression' have grown since electoral enrolments closed.
Opportunity flirts with oblivion in latest poll
A new poll shows Opportunity down, coming closer to missing out on Parliament.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: The biggest mistake by Labour and the Greens
OPINION: National has filled the vacuum with fiscal fantasies.
National wants Labour to front up on coalition deals – but won't itself
'The situation is quite different,' Christopher Luxon said.
'Everywhere man': Chris Bishop tops Property Insider power list
Ten people were mentioned more than any others since October 2023 when the column started.
Greens blast 'backing the gangs' election billboard ads
The Greens have lodged an ASA complaint over the election ads.
Winston Peters corrects deputy’s suggestion NZ First hasn’t ruled out Opportunity
Some recent polls put Opportunity above the 5% threshold.
National shields candidate from interviews after his electorate volunteer’s sex conviction discovered
Palmerston North candidate Ankit Bansal has claims he didn't know of the conviction.
‘I said no’: Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must wait until new NZ government elected
La’auli paused treaty talks until after New Zealand’s general election.
‘They’ve had a year’: 300,000 Kiwis miss crucial election enrolment deadline
Young people aged 18-24 made up nearly half of those not enrolled.
National axes electorate committee member after learning of sexual conduct with minor conviction
The party volunteer was in a photo with National leader Christopher Luxon.
‘A scourge in this community’: Seymour draws line on MPs engaging with gangs
Seymour says Act isn't 'against the human beings', rather the practice of gangs.
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
The National Party leader addressed reporters following a campaign rally on Auckland's North Shore. Video / NZ Herald
Andrew Campbell's recollections of Ardern as PM amplify what the Chrises lack
OPINION: The chief press secretary's new memoir makes us lament a lost political ambition.