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.
Latest from NZ National Party
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Explained: Vote splitting and the overhang
Katie Bradford explains vote splitting – and what Parliament's overhang is.
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.
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.
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.
'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.