Politics
National didn't benefit from the overhang strategy, says Simeon Brown
It was a bad night for National's top ministers, as election remains on knife edge.
Latest from Labour Party
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
The 10 battleground electorate races to watch tonight
These key seats could help decide who forms a government.
Voting is over, so what happens now?
When will the first results arrive, and how soon can parties start forming a Government?
You’ve heard a lot about an overhang. What does it mean?
Strategic voting has been one of the themes of the campaign.
Final message to voters ahead of election day
Parties are under pressure to pull out all the stops before voting closes on Saturday.
Campaign Diary: Why National targeted Chlöe, plus brickbats and bouquets
It wasn't hard for the Greens to cosplay Mother Christmas.
At least this was the election that took on the broken markets ripping off Kiwis
OPINION: The 2026 campaign had something more consequential than overhang and gang snaps.
Auckland school removes election pamphlets with Labour logo after complaint
The Ministry of Education confirmed the pamphlets have now been removed.
Politicians in final push as controversial NZ First hopeful keeps head down
Today is the last chance for parties to campaign in public before election day.
Labour asks how National will get to $12b defence spending target
Labour said the spending would need to come from cuts to services.
McAnulty proposes moving foreign policy focus away from US
Labour does not want to be associated with US political toxicity.
Campaign Diary: The winners and losers of bad publicity
OPINION: Winston Peters and Michael Laws both upgraded their responses.
Chris Hipkins’ election day plans? Fish and chips and a good night’s sleep
The Labour leader says the cost of living was the main concern for people he met.
National Party volunteer rebuked over ‘offensive’ Labour voter street-fight joke
Kumar said he regretted the post.
Election 2026: Opportunity defends rule that could allow two board members to veto coalition
Qiulae Wong says Opportunity will review its constitution next year.
NZ Herald LIVE: Chris Hipkins speaks to the media
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media in New Lynn. Video / Stuff
Higher inflation and a weaker dollar? Could a left-leaning Government spook markets?
One expert is ringing the alarm bells, another is more concerned about the global picture.
In the animal kingdom, many parasites die with their host. Act and NZ First should remember this
OPINION: Self-interest is also behind the Nats resistance to the vote -splitting campaign.
'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.