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Election 2026: Opportunity defends rule that could allow two board members to veto coalition
Qiulae Wong says Opportunity will review its constitution next year.
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‘Wishful thinking is not the way’: Does Winston Peters want Laws to resign? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he’s ‘brassed off’ by Michael Laws’ sexist comments, but he can’t properly deal with it before the election. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
National turns guns on NZ First as Michael Laws drags party into yet another scandal
The Michael Laws scandal has battered the coalition.
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.
Lost in space: Foreign rivals could lure jobs and talent offshore, MBIE warns
The ministry says NZ cannot match the financial incentives seen in other countries.
'Creepy misogynist': Opportunity candidate says Michael Laws' apology falls short
Kayla Kingdon-Bebb said he should rule himself out of taking public office.
'Fatal consequences': Warning after firefighters vote for four 10-hour strikes
Fire boss warns of 'extreme risk' after paid firefighters vote to strike over pay dispute.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Does NZ First have a women problem?
OPINION: Michael Laws has three rules for transgressions: accept, apologise, atone.
'Not pointing at each other': Iwi says landowners face consequences for forestry decisions
The council strengthened monitoring, enforcement and oversight in 2018.
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.
I flew from climate devastation in Navajo Nation to relocation in East Cape. NZ needs five things now
OPINION: Delayed climate policy costs more annually, with homes lost and whānau scattered.
Qiulae Wong speaks to the media
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong speaks to reporters in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
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
Still on the fence this election? Compare all the big policies to decide how you'll vote
Here's a one-stop shop helping you compare campaign promises.
The return of ‘Luigi’s ferret’: Michael Laws on why populism is democracy
Michael Laws says it was wrong to start Treaty settlements without a public mandate.
Dozens of public servants on paid gardening leave – some for years
Two police employees had been on restricted duties for a combined 2763 days.
Poll slump: Are Don Brash and Harry Mowbray this election’s Kim Dotcom?
OPINION: The overhang campaign appears to be falling flat.
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.
Russian ambassador calls on Parliament to lift sanctions on Russia
NZ MPs 'scared' of talking to Russians, ambassador says.
Labour says its fiscal plan can stretch to cover cost of new pay deals, National is sceptical
Labour says there's money for new deals with unions, National asks, 'where?'
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.
Review calls for bigger Crown role addressing forestry issues
The review found council decisions were appropriate to the region’s high erosion risks.
National spends final weekend of campaign fighting with its partners
National hit out at Act and NZ First over ads urging voters to split votes.