Politics
The five knife-edge seats that could decide the next Government
At several times last night, just one vote separated Wood and Cheung in Mt Roskill.
Latest from Maori Party
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
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.
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.
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.
The health election: Big promises, but who can actually deliver?
OPINION: Health policies must be judged on delivery, not promises.
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.
'Bit of fun': Politicians used as targets at golf driving range
'If it helps build a player's drive and doesn't hurt anyone, there's no harm,' Act said.
Campaign Diary: Qiulae Wong undermines her key difference
Simeon Brown wins qualified endorsement as Health Minister.
Labour on 30.6% vs National at 24.8%? Why it's a 'rogue' poll – but only for one party
What our Poll of Polls model says about the latest numbers and predicted election result.
RNZ-Reid Research poll: National below disastrous 2020 result as Opportunity surges
Opportunity rose 1.7 points to 7.2%, a new high in the RNZ poll.
As a Tāmaki Makaurau voter, I’m pissed off with the political double standards
OPINION: Contrary to popular belief, engaging with gangs doesn’t endorse criminality.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Who would replace Willis as Finance Minister?
Wayne Brown has managed to unite the Greens and New Zealand First.
Te Tai Tokerau could be the electorate to watch
It is one of the youngest electorates, with one in three enrolled voters aged under 35.
Opportunity flirts with oblivion in latest poll
A new poll shows Opportunity down, coming closer to missing out on Parliament.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: The biggest mistake by Labour and the Greens
OPINION: National has filled the vacuum with fiscal fantasies.
New Zealand election: Where political parties stand on Pasifika issues
What parties say about Pasifika issues, from visas to aid.
Greens blast 'backing the gangs' election billboard ads
The Greens have lodged an ASA complaint over the election ads.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Why Seymour thinks Swarbrick should move to France
National suffered some of its own bruises this weekend.
Parenting deficit: What political parties propose for working parents
Here's how the seven parties plan to tackle the parenting deficit this election.
This politician has done more to help the Coalition than any other
OPINION: She has managed to tie three opposition parties up in the Mongrel Mob fiasco.
CEOs deliver damning verdict on Te Pāti Māori
93% of chief executives said Te Pāti Māori lacked coalition credibility.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: This week's winner is ABC… Anyone But Chippy
Labour's Chris Hipkins had no good choices when it came to candidate Kerrin Leoni.