Opinion
Campaign Diary: The winners and losers of bad publicity
OPINION: Winston Peters and Michael Laws both upgraded their responses.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Creepy misogynist': Opportunity candidate says Michael Laws' apology falls short
Kayla Kingdon-Bebb said he should rule himself out of taking public office.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Does NZ First have a women problem?
OPINION: Michael Laws has three rules for transgressions: accept, apologise, atone.
Polls diverge on whether National or Labour manage key issues the best
A new poll out today suggested National controlled most key issues better.
'Makes my skin crawl': Opportunity leader says Laws unfit for politics
Michael Laws apologises but the political outrage continues.
The data showing Labour might need much more support than polls indicate
Analysis: If Labour wants to be in the driver's seat post-election, it might need 35%.
Chlöe Swarbrick votes at the University of Auckland
Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick casts her vote at the advance voting place at the University of Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Banks Peninsula: Christchurch's biggest electorate is a swing seat
Banks Peninsula turnout last time reached 84%, against 78% nationwide.
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.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Seymour plays to strength and Hipkins doesn't disagree
Shane Jones has better timing for his fishing trip than Winston Peters.
‘Taking the p***’: Phil Goff calls out Chris Bishop over endorsement post
Bishop has edited a social media post claiming Phil Goff was backing him over Andersen.
Why engineering an overhang is wrong (and how it actually works)
OPINION: Proportionality is the reason Kiwis chose MMP. It's deeply cynical to fight that.
NZ Herald LIVE: Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick speak to the media
Green co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick speak to the media in Mt Roskill. Video / NZ Herald
Parent says students 'force-fed radical left ideology' after Greens candidate attended awards
The candidate was invited as an 'inspirational leader', the principal says.
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.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: The best and worst start to the final week
See what Qiuale Wong and Winston Peters have got in the Melbourne Cup "sweepstake"?
'Serious stuff': Willis defends focus on Swarbrick this election
Chlöe Swarbrick has accused National of being 'obsessed' with her.
The paths to power for Labour, National as final election week kicks off
ANALYSIS: There are variables in this year's race.
How a Christchurch gelato shop became an election campaign hotspot
The Scoop Poll began in 2017 with just Labour and National flavours.
Nats' attacks on Chlöe have gone too far
OPINION: Swarbrick's fiscal policies sit between radical and 'cooked'.
'Dysfunction': Vote splitting divides the right – Luxon calls out 'disappointing' Act, NZ First
It comes as the final week of the campaign begins.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, October 31, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, October 31, 2026. Labour is confident the votes will swing its way and the Diwali Festival returns to Aotea Square. Video / NZ Herald
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
The health election: Big promises, but who can actually deliver?
OPINION: Health policies must be judged on delivery, not promises.
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
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: First it was Chris and Chris, now it’s Harry and Harry
Which MP is most in touch with the cost of living? You might be surprised.
Where the parties stand on tax, spending and the economy
From tax cuts to wealth taxes, here’s how the parties plan to reshape the economy.
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.