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NZ Foreign Minister: If it’s not Winston Peters, then who?
There are several reasons why Peters may not be the next Foreign Minister.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Labour's Fair Go law garners support but analysts question implementation
Consumer NZ backs the plan but queries enforcement against overseas firms.
'I'm barely at home': Hipkins on balancing politics and fatherhood
The Labour leader sits down for a candid conversation with former adversary Paula Bennett.
National battles its own voters with this high-risk strategy
OPINION: Party votes would go to Act or NZ First, electorate votes to National.
Labour leader goes on spending spree at Upper Hutt outdoor show
Hipkins had to turn to one of his MPs when one stall didn't offer payWave.
Why bad policy feels as good in 2026 as it ever did
OPINION: The fundamental problem is that there is no direct feedback mechanism.
Can Labour make it add up? Big questions hang over Hipkins' fiscal plan
The Labour Party's fiscal plan for the election has become a hotly anticipated document.
The books are getting better. But where are the customers?
OPINION: The debate is shifting from fiscal restraint to business needs.
Editorial: National's passport-free transtasman travel is a superficial policy win
OPINION: In the marketing stakes, it is a savvy proposal, regardless of the real benefits.
Adrian Rurawhe kept his illness quiet. He ‘didn’t want anybody else fussing'
Adrian Rurawhe, a former Speaker of the House, died on Wednesday, aged 65.
Willis and Edmonds clash over small business policy in Beyond the Ballot debate
A MYOB survey found 36% of SME owners back National and 28% Labour.
Brash and Mowbray's call to split National's vote is a fool's errand
OPINION: Assorted rightists are asking to split the Nats' vote. It's too clever by half.
'Don't vote for Seymour, vote for me': Goldsmith on vote splitting strategies | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National MP Paul Goldmsith and Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan join Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Jenée Tibshraeny: Is Labour's $3.7b social housing pledge what NZ needs?
ANALYSIS: The Bottom Line investigates the change the party's policy could bring.
SME election poll: National still leads, but Labour support nearly doubles
More than a third of SME owners expect their party vote to differ from 2023.
'Misguided' – Key continues to criticise National supporters who plan to split their vote
Join Katie Bradford, Sir John Key and James Bews-Hair for Election 2026: The Podcast.
Rural debate puts $64.3b food and fibre sector in political spotlight
Rural leaders faced off over the future of farming at a lively Mystery Creek debate.
Hipkins v Hosking: Chippy fires up over 'hidden bill', CGT, Swarbrick howler
OPINION: No more Mr Nice Guy – Chris Hipkins is fed up and he's not afraid to show it.
Labour will abolish ratepayer roll, axing extra votes of landlords, holiday home owners
It will restrict people who own holiday homes' ability to vote for multiple councils.
Violent crime trending upwards – in one region by 138%
The latest data suggests an increase in victims of multiple family violence assaults.
Labour to ban 'hidden fees' with new consumer protections
Here are the new rules Labour wants to introduce.
'That's racist bulls***': Act candidate heckled over Te Tiriti stance at Akl central debate
Candace Kinser was notably absent, citing a prior commitment on Aotea Great Barrier.
NZ Herald Live: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and commerce and consumer affairs spokeswoman Arena Williams will make a policy announcement. Video / NZ Herald
'I wouldn't give myself 10 out of 10': Chris Hipkins | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it's important to recognise his own failings, after his own MP Helen White only gave him a 9 out of 10 rating. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
‘Welcome back’: Macron encourages UK as PM opens door to EU return
Andy Burnham will set out options before a planned summit with the EU's 27 members.
National’s Coral Raukawa says there are more ‘dignified’ ways to help homeless than move on orders
Raukawa faced Labour rival Te Pūoho Kātene in an electorate debate.
'Respected in every circle': Tributes flow for former MP Adrian Rurawhe
'He didn’t have a lot to say, but when he did speak, people listened'.
Rehearsed rhetoric – even the odd swear word – no match for values, vision
OPINION: Policy might build a framework, but values bring voters into the fold.
Labour has a case to answer regarding Nicola Willis' alleged 'hidden bill'
OPINION: Nicola Willis has accused Labour of a 'hidden bill'.
Helen White leads Mt Albert poll, but why did she mark Hipkins down?
The Labour MP has a one-point lead over National’s Melissa Lee in a new electorate poll.