Editorial
Editorial: Attack slogans, like taxes, are inevitable. Have they ever been more misleading?
OPINION: National's 'no new taxes' line has begun to hover over public discourse.
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'Very legitimate question' about future of Waitangi Tribunal – Luxon
NZ First's policy is to abolish the Waitangi Tribunal if re-elected.
NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, September 28, 2026
Morning Headlines | Election campaign in full swing, Luxon urges people to party vote National and Hipkins announces new student loan policy | Monday, September 28, 2026
Christopher Luxon live in studio with Mike Hosking
Christopher Luxon live in studio with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB
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.
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.
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.
Beehive report card: Top 5 performers in the House this term
OPINION: Parliament broke up yesterday and a few honourable mentions are in order.
Crane count rises to 106 down from 157 at building boom peak
Auckland remains 'epicentre' of activity: 58 long-term high-rise fixed, crawler cranes.
Election battle cries, jibes and Winston v the Greens dominate final Parliament debate
Peters' words became almost impossible to discern amid the din across the House.
Watch: 'I do not care' – Luxon, Seymour rebuff questions about Nicky Hager’s new book
Hager's book was released on Tuesday evening.
Watch: Seymour and Luxon face media questions over new Nicky Hager book
Act leader David Seymour and PM Chistopher Luxon grow frustrated as media ask for reactions to Hager book. Video / Mark Mitchell
Chiefs CEO: NZR must defend brand in PNG NRL name dispute
NZ Rugby is talking to the NRL over the name of Papua New Guinea’s team.
National attack ads against Labour use crime footage from Government's own term
National is defending using violent crime footage in attack ads against Labour.
Christopher Luxon questioned on whether officials following transparency law
The Prime Minister said it was a matter for the Ministry of Education. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘Monstrous’: Winston Peters on the state of the world and realism over idealism
Peters says NZ's 'anti-nuclear' stance built national identity but not without cost.
'We're surprised too': Union disputes claims of public sector pay rises
Christopher Luxon was surprised when told pay had increased 10% in the sector.
Watch: Luxon fronts media as Parliament enters its final week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will take questions.
Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking live in the Newstalk ZB studio. Video / Newstalk ZB
National has made a huge mistake by threatening a supermarket break-up
OPINION: National's plan to break up Foodstuffs risks alienating its business base.
The election campaign has begun. Neither Chris is winning
OPINION: Voters want change, but neither major party is giving them much confidence.
Kim Dotcom’s wife Liz enters race for Chris Penk’s Auckland seat
Liz Dotcom will contest Kaipara ki Mahurangi for the Freedom Party.
Minor parties' ‘bottom lines’ are glorified political ads not to be taken seriously
OPINION: Most smaller parties know they don’t have the leverage of a genuine kingmaker.
Auckland CBD height restrictions: Plan could add 17,000 homes and 37,000 jobs
Laws are to be changed to allow for taller buildings in the CBD.
Auckland CBD height limits targeted in sweeping Govt intensification plan
Proposals could add 17,000 homes and 37,200 jobs to the CBD.
NZ Herald Live: National Party policy announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and the RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop make a National Party policy announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Rotorua business crowd gives Hipkins warm reception
The Labour leader pitched policies affecting small businesses ahead of the election.