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Labour setting up Starship visit after Hipkins said it would be inappropriate amid campaign
Hipkins says he would 'move heaven and earth' to support Starship if he was elected.
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Defence Force chief resigns after 'inappropriate relationship'
'The errors of judgment were contrary to the values of the Defence Force.'
'Cannot change who my whānau are': Labour candidate issues statement after resignation
Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni has quit after campaigning with Mongrel Mob family members.
More tax, spending, debt: How the Greens plan to transform NZ's finances
Much of the additional spending will go towards health pressures.
Ardern may be gone, but Ardernism is proving harder to evict this election
OPINION: The Chrises are grappling with Ardern's 'unbelievable emotional intelligence'.
Editorial: Politicians should be able to do their jobs without fear of violence
OPINION: The brutal attack on an Australian MP has pushed safety into the spotlight.
NZ First’s policies could cost $72b – even without BNZ buyback
The Greens have tallied up NZ First's expensive promises.
Inside New Zealand's voter enrolment crisis and why Labour is so worried
During an afternoon in South Auckland, the Herald glimpsed the seriousness of the crisis.
Winston Peters now railing against retirement village reform agreed in Govt
The NZ First leader says he doesn't support National's position.
From low blows to outrageous quips – party leaders (and host) get lippy in Powerbrokers’ Debate
Ryan Bridge channelled his inner Paula Bennett, snapping 'Zip it sweeties' at the leaders.
NZ First’s defence plan: Enforce ‘warrior’ mentality, no diversity hires, spend 3% of GDP
The rapid reform of the NZ Defence Force is expected to happen over six years.
Who held the power? Our experts crown a winner from Powerbrokers' debate
Winston Peters, David Seymour, Marama Davidson and Qiulae Wong have gone head-to-head.
‘Ignoring problems doesn’t make them go away’, Davidson tells Seymour
The Herald Powerbrokers' debate saw parties clash on issues like gangs and the economy.
Watch: Smacking, Te Tiriti and tax ignite minor-party debate
Winston Peters, David Seymour, Marama Davidson and Qiulae Wong are going head-to-head.
Why the question of whether Luxon would resign matters
ANALYSIS: The National leader is picking and choosing what hypotheticals to engage with.
Man appears in court after Australian MP loses leg in vehicle attack
Police have not ruled out further charges, including attempted murder.
Michael Wood likely to return to Parliament – poll
A poll shows the former Labour MP is likely to win back his old Mt Roskill seat.
Why the latest poll puts Labour in a deep hole
ANALYSIS: Does the party have any aces up its sleeve? It desperately needs some.
Luxon edged ahead in the final showdown. Then Hipkins clawed it back
OPINION: The Chris-versus-Chris era is nearing its conclusion.
Who won the debate? Our experts pick which leader triumphed in third clash
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have gone head-to-head in Stuff's leaders' debate.
New Zealand election: How party policies could affect your investments
OPINION: Why election predictions are no basis for investment decisions.
Potential powerbrokers go head to head as one party pulls out
Ryan Bridge will grill leaders on the policies and parties that could shape next Govt.
Is NZ's health system in crisis? Luxon and Hipkins clash in leaders’ debate
Luxon and Hipkins traded blame for the severe pressure facing hospitals.
National bounces into 30s as Labour falls to 2023 defeat level in new poll
The polling comes ahead of the start of early voting.
Peters claims Hipkins tried to get NZ First to reverse rule-out, Labour says not so
'I’ve got the witnesses, I have got the facts,' Peters says.
New poll puts election on knife-edge as Opportunity tops 5% threshold
Labour leads National by 2.1 percentage points, at 29.7% to 27.6%.
Labour pledges urgent review of hospital wait times, bed shortages
The party says it'll 'make hospitals accountable for getting patients the care they need'.
Greens on course to pick up first Māori electorate
The Greens are ahead in an incredibly tight race.
'No policies match your search': Labour lacks law and order ideas days out from voting
National says Labour hasn't made a 'whisper' about law and order.
Who is the next Leader of the Opposition? Hint – not Luxon or Hipkins
OPINION: If you thought Peters had peaked, think again.