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Government announcement on charter schools
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour makes a Government announcement on charter schools. Video / Michael Craig
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'Did I struggle with it?' Luxon responds to 'billionaire' question
Parties are out campaigning but more than a third of young people are not enrolled.
Separating fact from fiction as Winston Peters campaigns in Dunedin
ANALYSIS: Politicians make a lot of claims in a campaign. What's an undecided voter to do?
How to build a NZ that will withstand future challenges
Bayden Barber, Bronwyn Hayward, Amelia Linzey, Mike Casey, Mike Fuge and Ankit Sharma join Ryan Bridge in the Future of NZ debate.
Act's fiscal plan: The key takeaways
Act Leader David Seymour announces alternative budget and why it's significant. Video / NZ Herald
'Sky-high': Peters says National policy will make fish unaffordable
He said he would examine the review despite calling the policy 'desperate'.
Act promises bigger spending cuts to drive debt lower, no income tax cuts
Act is promising a programme of radical cuts to reduce NZ's mounting debt.
'It's been such a long time': Dame Jacinda Ardern enters the election debate
The former Prime Minister has entered the fray.
Labour says it can fund pay equity and public services – its fiscal plan suggests it can't afford both
ANALYSIS: Labour's fiscal plan has almost no money left over after pay equity spending.
Green Party promises jobs for youth out of work six months
The party promises a pathway to work for young people.
What you could lose in a Government transparency shake-up
OPINION: To alter this vital anchor of citizen power would be an extraordinary thing.
'Can’t arrest our way out': Charge rate for personal cannabis use triples
Chances used to be about 1 in 10; this year they're almost 1 in 3.
Chinese and Indians called 'a**holes' in meeting. Peters defends them
The NZ First leader has made remarks about MP Lawrence Xu-Nan that were called racist.
National promises new Waiheke marine reserve in recreational fishing policy
National released its fishing policy today.
Are there 480,000 undecided voters who will determine this election?
Both National and Labour will be hoping some undecided Kiwis head their way before Nov 7.
Winston Peters campaigns on minimum wage growth of at least inflation rate
Election 2026: Winston Peters is campaigning in Invercargill today.
National winks to Opportunity promising to review bottom trawling and create new Waiheke reserve
The National Party is promising to establish a new marine reserve off Waiheke Island and to expand an existing reserve off Goat Island if elected. Video / NZ Herald
Almost a third of young people eligible to vote in 2026 election not enrolled
The Electoral Commission's update comes with a fortnight to go before enrolment closes.
Election promises ignore the cost of Government debt
OPINION: Returning to 2017 public service staffing could save $2b annually.
Hipkins speaks to the media from the Auckland Asia Festival
Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to the media today in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon and Todd McClay announce National's fisheries policy
National Leader Christopher Luxon and Fisheries spokesperson Todd McClay made a policy announcement on Auckland's North Shore. Video / NZ Herald
Chris Hipkins discovers he has good blood pressure as fears of low enrolment grow
The Herald spent the day with Chris Hipkins in Auckland.
At-risk Nat with ministerial ambitions not afraid to raise different views
Cheung is complimentary of Christopher Luxon but admits the PM isn't flash with the media.
Lack of staff closes earthquake monitoring centre, Labour decries Govt cuts
The closure at GeoNet meant inaccuracies, known as 'ghost quakes', could occur.
Labour not yet certain on design, cost of Abuse in Care redress scheme
National has questioned the costings of Labour's independent scheme for survivors.
National to negotiate fertiliser security deals, offer $300m water storage loans
The priority areas will be Northland, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa and Canterbury.
National is promising $300m in loans for water storage if it is elected
The National Party will negotiate fertiliser security agreements with key supply countries and commit $300 million in loans to increase water storage if elected. Video / NZ Herald
Immigration scandal: Fate of MBIE CEO likely unclear until 2027 as inquiry drags on
The inquiry was initially expected to be wrapped up ahead of November's election.
Qiulae Wong says no tax reform next term 'worth considering' in potential deal with National
Christopher Luxon points to Wong's land tax when ruling out Opportunity.
Support rises for NZ First and Labour in new poll
The coalition parties still have the numbers to form a government on this poll.