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Opportunity to create a Future Generations Commissioner to end 'short-term political thinking'
The Qiulae Wong-led party has supported a longer-term focus on policymaking.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
National plotted social media ban event month before Cabinet approval
The event was being planned even though NZ First and Act were expressing opposition.
Labour campaign rocked as candidate quits days out from voting
Candidate Kerrin Leoni resigned yesterday with early voting opening on Monday.
The National Party speaks to the media on progress, education and crime
National Party leader Christopher Luxon, Education Minister Erica Stanford and Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke the the media. Video / NZ Herald
Green Party co-leaders speak to the media from Armageddon
Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will be visiting Armageddon and spoke to media on the news of the day. Video / NZ Herald
Brutal politics clouds the Chrises’ sunny Hawke’s Bay campaign stop
The two leaders may not have crossed paths but they did hold the same rooster.
Why the Kerrin Leoni scandal might not hurt Labour as much as you think
The election was scandal-free until some politicians decided to visit a gang pad.
Defence Force chief resigns after 'inappropriate relationship'
'The errors of judgment were contrary to the values of the Defence Force.'
'Cannot change who my whānau are': Labour candidate issues statement after resignation
Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni has quit after campaigning with Mongrel Mob family members.
'Tepid reminders': Ex-NZSAS boss blasts NZDF chiefs
A former NZSAS commander questions the NZDF's ability to fight as Ron Mark demands change.
NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown speaks to media
National responds to Greens' fiscal plan. Video / NZ Herald
More tax, spending, debt: How the Greens plan to transform NZ's finances
Much of the additional spending will go towards health pressures.
New Zealand First's Shane Jones
New Zealand First MP and Northland candidate Shane Jones answers questions from around Northland. Video / Denise Piper
NZ Herald Live: Green Party release fiscal plan
The Green Party will release its fully costed fiscal plan to invest in health, public services, jobs and infrastructure. Video / NZ Herald
French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests
Lyon has banned all protests on Saturday after 200 to 300 shops were looted.
Ardern may be gone, but Ardernism is proving harder to evict this election
OPINION: The Chrises are grappling with Ardern's 'unbelievable emotional intelligence'.
'Stung for $100k': Same water boss hired through same agency 3 years apart
The DIA used the same firm to hire Michael Brewster for a similar role in 2023.
NZ First’s policies could cost $72b – even without BNZ buyback
The Greens have tallied up NZ First's expensive promises.
Act Party leader David Seymour speaks to media
David Seymour discusses charter schools. Video / NZ Herald
Q+A with NZ Loyal Northland candidate Pete Verhoeven
NZ Loyal Northland candidate Pete Verhoeven speaks with reporter Brodie Stone. Video / NZ Herald
Nicola Willis responds to inflation figures
Nicola Willis speaks about the CPI and the economy. Video / NZ Herald
Inside New Zealand's voter enrolment crisis and why Labour is so worried
During an afternoon in South Auckland, the Herald glimpsed the seriousness of the crisis.
Why subsidised prices do not lower the cost of living
OPINION: Labour productivity grew just 0.1% a year from 2020 to 2024.
Winston Peters now railing against retirement village reform agreed in Govt
The NZ First leader says he doesn't support National's position.
From low blows to outrageous quips – party leaders (and host) get lippy in Powerbrokers’ Debate
Ryan Bridge channelled his inner Paula Bennett, snapping 'Zip it sweeties' at the leaders.
CEOs deliver mixed verdict on Christopher Luxon
His overall political performance rated just 2.52 out of five.
On a roll: There's more to democracy than voting every few years
OPINION: Participation in democracy requires meeting obligations, like enrolling to vote.
NZ First’s defence plan: Enforce ‘warrior’ mentality, no diversity hires, spend 3% of GDP
The rapid reform of the NZ Defence Force is expected to happen over six years.
‘Enough flip-flops’: Business plea to next Government
New Zealand needs a health plan for an ageing population by 2050, says EMA boss.
‘That would be a disaster’: BusinessNZ’s election warning
BusinessNZ wants corporate tax cut from 28% in staged reductions.