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'It could cost someone's life': Starship nurses warn of 'immediate' risk to patient safety
The letter to Dale Bramley was signed by 85 nurses from two Starship wards.
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Still on the fence this election? Compare all the big policies to decide how you'll vote
Here's a one-stop shop helping you compare campaign promises.
Trump says US cutting $6.8b annual security assistance to Israel
Netanyahu has said he wants to reduce Israel's reliance on Washington to zero.
The return of ‘Luigi’s ferret’: Michael Laws on why populism is democracy
Michael Laws says it was wrong to start Treaty settlements without a public mandate.
Dozens of public servants on paid gardening leave – some for years
Two police employees had been on restricted duties for a combined 2763 days.
Poll slump: Are Don Brash and Harry Mowbray this election’s Kim Dotcom?
OPINION: The overhang campaign appears to be falling flat.
Left and right blocs neck and neck as election goes down to the wire
Opportunity's projected seven seats could put it in the kingmaker position.
New poll leaves race on a knife edge as Opportunity holds the keys to power
National and Labour gain, but neither bloc can govern alone.
Russian ambassador calls on Parliament to lift sanctions on Russia
NZ MPs 'scared' of talking to Russians, ambassador says.
Labour says its fiscal plan can stretch to cover cost of new pay deals, National is sceptical
Labour says there's money for new deals with unions, National asks, 'where?'
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.
'Serious stuff': Willis defends focus on Swarbrick this election
Chlöe Swarbrick has accused National of being 'obsessed' with her.
'Jump the line': Rotorua secures grant after highway funding standoff
A $3.46 million grant will fund traffic lights at the Eastgate Business Park.
Labour trusted to manage almost every top issue better than National
A new poll has more bad news for the National Party.
Regional rehab gap: Just 40% referred within three weeks in MidCentral
The three-week referral rate fell to 70.7% last year, from 73.2% in 2021.
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.
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.
New Zealand needs an independent watchdog for election promises
OPINION: An independent watchdog could show voters the 40-year cost of promises.
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.
'Dysfunction': Vote splitting divides the right – Luxon calls out 'disappointing' Act, NZ First
It comes as the final week of the campaign begins.
Number of early votes soars past half-million mark
The figure will likely climb higher over the weekend when many are expected to vote.
Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick speaks to media
Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick will speak to the media in Auckland Central today. Video / Finn Little
National pounces on Green suggestion wealth tax could be extended to less rich
As the election drags into the final week, parties continue to feud over tax
Act leader David Seymour speaks to media
Act leader David Seymour will speak to media after completing a shift at a Newmarket McDonald's this morning. Video / NZ Herald
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
I know how to deliver a budget surplus. A change of Govt will jeopardise our 2028 return to that
OPINION: I was Finance Minister during the GFC. We borrowed but had a plan to pay it back.
The key difference between 2023 Hipkins that was rejected and Hipkins today
Analysis: Why Labour's leader is taking a different approach on the campaign trail.