Analysis
Six big takeaways: Who's winning, what might change and the big surprises
ANALYSIS: What we know from the preliminary results and how the specials might shift them.
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Election 2026 Campaign Diary: The biggest mistake by Labour and the Greens
OPINION: National has filled the vacuum with fiscal fantasies.
National wants Labour to front up on coalition deals – but won't itself
'The situation is quite different,' Christopher Luxon said.
Campaign Diary: Willis takes a dig at NZ First's spending promises
The Speaker is pointing his finger in the wrong direction over threats to MPs.
The boardroom backs Willis, but Foodstuffs intervention rankles
The Mood of the Boardroom survey found 74% saw Willis as credible.
Kicked into touch: Govt defers responding to insurance affordability review
How would banks fare if premiums really spiked?
National negative on Act's negative gearing property policy
Nicola Willis says this isn't the time to give investors tax relief.
Bed taxes, groceries and fast-track tensions on display in finance debate
The Queenstown event had the biggest live audience for a political debate this campaign.
Nicola Willis is gambling voters are up for another 3 years of sobriety
OPINION: National is betting voters will reward it for being the grown-up in the room.
National releases fiscal plan
The National Party has released its fiscal plan, detailing how it plans to pay for its election promises. Video / NZ Herald
Nicola Willis on cost of living, wages and supermarket reform
Liam Dann asks Nicola Willis why the economic recovery has been so slow.
Key, Paul tackle whether billionaires are 'morally offensive' in debate
The pair spoke out during the NZ Herald's Future of New Zealand debate.
Robots, billionaires and jobs on the line: Leaders clash over NZ’s future
AI, jobs and wealth dominated the NZ Herald Future of New Zealand Debate.
The Herald’s Future of NZ election debate: Sir John Key, politicians face off tonight
Twenty-four panellists from politics, business and academia will take part in the debate.
Blather and bull****: What voters don’t want to hear at high-stakes leaders’ debate
OPINION: Many voters are undecided. That makes the debates especially important.
'Pulling the wool over Kiwis' eyes': Willis on Labour's fiscal plan | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National slams Labour's fiscal plan outline. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Error page on Labour website as fiscal objective made 'clearer'
National's Nicola Willis said Labour are 'not serious people' following their fiscal plan.
Hipkins says Nats failed to 'pay women properly', as Willis calls Labour’s fiscal plan a 'fraud'
Leader Chris Hipkins says pay equity changes will arrive within 100 days of government.
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.
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 has a case to answer regarding Nicola Willis' alleged 'hidden bill'
OPINION: Nicola Willis has accused Labour of a 'hidden bill'.
‘Making up lies’: Labour hits back at Willis claim of $18.8b ‘hidden bill’
Nicola Willis alleges Labour's 'hidden bill' will be met by borrowing or hidden taxes.
'Debt mountain': Nicola Willis responds to Treasury findings | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis says returning to surplus remains the core focus for the next Government, following PREFU. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
National softens its language on lifting age of eligibility for Super
Christopher Luxon says political consensus is needed, but missing.