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Green Party pushes for wealth tax as Labour, National feud over costings
High polling has the Green Party continuing to push for its wealth tax.
Latest from NZ National Party
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Luxon and Hipkins face do-or-die debate
OPINION: The two leaders face off in a make-or-break debate.
'I'm not quite sure': Christopher Luxon defends missing plan as Labour goes on attack
The Labour Party has attacked National for not releasing its own numbers.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
National Party leader Christopher Luxon will speak to the media from Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
'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
'Bat-s*** crazy? I'm always that': Harry Mowbray on split vote campaign | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Entrepreneur Harry Mowbray says vote splitting to ensure a centre-right coalition is more important than senior National MPs making it into Parliament. 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.
Nicola Willis pushes back on Labour's fiscal credibility
National Party finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis speaks to media after Labour released its fiscal strategy. Video / NZ Herald
'Deliberately set on fire': National billboard blaze reported to police
National candidate Carlos Cheung said he would not be intimidated by the criminal actions.
National to start construction on Mill Rd in 2028 if re-elected
National says it will start construction on stage one of Auckland’s long-awaited Mill Rd project in 2028 if the party is re-elected next month. Video / NZ Herald
National Party campaign bus launch
National leader Christopher Luxon will speak with media as the party launches its campaign bus. Video / NZ Herald
'Logical next step': Upston on when we can travel passport-free to Australia | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National MP Louise Upston says travellers can look forward to more efficient travel across the ditch in time for 2028's T20. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Don't vote for Seymour, vote for me': Goldsmith on vote splitting strategies | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National MP Paul Goldmsith and Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan join Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Misguided' – Key continues to criticise National supporters who plan to split their vote
Join Katie Bradford, Sir John Key and James Bews-Hair for Election 2026: The Podcast.
Rural debate puts $64.3b food and fibre sector in political spotlight
Rural leaders faced off over the future of farming at a lively Mystery Creek debate.
NZ Herald Live: National Party leader Christopher Luxon to make tourism announcement
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is set to make a tourism announcement from Coronet Peak. Video / NZ Herald
Katie Bradford: Mt Albert electorate could reshape Parliament | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National victory here could come at the expense of some of the party’s most senior list MPs. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Labour has a case to answer regarding Nicola Willis' alleged 'hidden bill'
OPINION: Nicola Willis has accused Labour of a 'hidden bill'.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026. National: Forecasts must match reality before tax cuts and Seymour proposes new co-ed state school.
Government opens the books – will Nicola Willis finally get her nice surprise?
OPINION: Willis has hinted the forecasts may show smaller deficits and bigger surpluses.
National and Labour launch campaigns: The key moments
National and Labour officially launch their campaigns for the 2026 elections. Video / NZ Herald
'Bull****': Hipkins slams National tax attacks, promises to wipe 10% student debt
Labour leader Chris Hipkins unveiled the policy at his campaign launch in South Auckland.
Election 2026: The official battle for your vote begins now
Thomas Coughlan joins The Front Page as election season 2026 officially kicks off.
Election battle cries, jibes and Winston v the Greens dominate final Parliament debate
Peters' words became almost impossible to discern amid the din across the House.
Watch: 'I do not care' – Luxon, Seymour rebuff questions about Nicky Hager’s new book
Hager's book was released on Tuesday evening.
'Givealittle?': Labour forced to halt election ads as it doesn't have Nats' rich donors, Hipkins claims
The Opposition leader claimed donors want to further their own interests.
What National, Labour are proposing for Fire and Emergency at election
It follows an inquiry finding Fire and Emergency shortcomings.
'They should eat their words' – Government, Labour spar over 'tax cuts for landlords'
It comes after Labour revealed its stance on interest deductibility.
National attack ads against Labour use crime footage from Government's own term
National is defending using violent crime footage in attack ads against Labour.