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Campaign Diary: The winners and losers of bad publicity
OPINION: Winston Peters and Michael Laws both upgraded their responses.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Serious stuff': Willis defends focus on Swarbrick this election
Chlöe Swarbrick has accused National of being 'obsessed' with her.
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to media. Video / NZ Herald
Labour trusted to manage almost every top issue better than National
A new poll has more bad news for the National Party.
The paths to power for Labour, National as final election week kicks off
ANALYSIS: There are variables in this year's race.
Leaked message: National Tāmaki supporters told 'don't wear blue' ahead of Luxon walkabout
The National leader is expected to attend a walkabout in the electorate on Monday.
Luxon 'denigrating the intelligence' of voters – ex-Nats leader pushing splitting strategy
Don Brash is encouraging National supporters not to give National their party vote.
CEO of childbirth: Christopher Luxon's six-page birth plan
The PM reveals the elaborate plan that included music, puzzles and 'escalating actions'.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on campaign trail
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Te Atatū. Video / NZ Herald
National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Howick Village
National leader Christopher Luxon spoke to media after walking through Howick Village Market this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald
Second Mt Vic tunnel: Majority want progress ASAP as project deprioritised
The minister disputes that the $3.8b project has been put off until 2037.
Health NZ opts for universal subsidy over free HIV drug consultations for Māori and Pasifika
The pilot will be available to all eligible people accessing PrEP consultations
Luxon warning voters against 'sleepwalking' into election after 24.8% poll result
The poll was notably different to another conducted over the same period.
'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.
Watch: 'Happy' Chris Bishop accepts rare endorsement from Winston Peters
Peters called Bishop 'a cut above the regular MP' at a Hutt meeting.
Ruling out Opportunity only harms Luxon's election chances, right? It's not that simple
OPINION: It might seem self-sabotaging, but there's a hidden logic at play.
The coalition's change to voting rules is radical but Labour helped make it possible
OPINION: Accusations of 'voter suppression' have grown since electoral enrolments closed.
Inside the electorate where Chris Bishop is fighting for political survival
A loss in Hutt South could see Bishop out of Parliament altogether.
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.
National axes electorate committee member after learning of sexual conduct with minor conviction
The party volunteer was in a photo with National leader Christopher Luxon.