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National despairs at Labour's 'sad' Cost of Luxon attack
National has also attacked Labour over its fiscal plan.
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National releases fiscal plan
The National Party has released its fiscal plan, detailing how it plans to pay for its election promises. Video / NZ Herald
National releases fiscal plan, promises more funding for health
The main new commitment is four years of health cost pressure funding.
Labour to limit compulsory school uniform items in rare alignment with Act
The policy is very similar to one proposed by the Act Party.
Separating fact from fiction as Winston Peters campaigns in Dunedin
ANALYSIS: Politicians make a lot of claims in a campaign. What's an undecided voter to do?
'Sky-high': Peters says National policy will make fish unaffordable
He said he would examine the review despite calling the policy 'desperate'.
Act promises bigger spending cuts to drive debt lower, no income tax cuts
Act is promising a programme of radical cuts to reduce NZ's mounting debt.
'It's been such a long time': Dame Jacinda Ardern enters the election debate
The former Prime Minister has entered the fray.
Labour says it can fund pay equity and public services – its fiscal plan suggests it can't afford both
ANALYSIS: Labour's fiscal plan has almost no money left over after pay equity spending.
Green Party promises jobs for youth out of work six months
The party promises a pathway to work for young people.
What you could lose in a Government transparency shake-up
OPINION: To alter this vital anchor of citizen power would be an extraordinary thing.
'Can’t arrest our way out': Charge rate for personal cannabis use triples
Chances used to be about 1 in 10; this year they're almost 1 in 3.
Chinese and Indians called 'a**holes' in meeting. Peters defends them
The NZ First leader has made remarks about MP Lawrence Xu-Nan that were called racist.
National promises new Waiheke marine reserve in recreational fishing policy
National released its fishing policy today.
Are there 480,000 undecided voters who will determine this election?
Both National and Labour will be hoping some undecided Kiwis head their way before Nov 7.
Winston Peters campaigns on minimum wage growth of at least inflation rate
Election 2026: Winston Peters is campaigning in Invercargill today.
Almost a third of young people eligible to vote in 2026 election not enrolled
The Electoral Commission's update comes with a fortnight to go before enrolment closes.
Chris Hipkins discovers he has good blood pressure as fears of low enrolment grow
The Herald spent the day with Chris Hipkins in Auckland.
At-risk Nat with ministerial ambitions not afraid to raise different views
Cheung is complimentary of Christopher Luxon but admits the PM isn't flash with the media.
Lack of staff closes earthquake monitoring centre, Labour decries Govt cuts
The closure at GeoNet meant inaccuracies, known as 'ghost quakes', could occur.
Labour not yet certain on design, cost of Abuse in Care redress scheme
National has questioned the costings of Labour's independent scheme for survivors.
National to negotiate fertiliser security deals, offer $300m water storage loans
The priority areas will be Northland, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa and Canterbury.
Immigration scandal: Fate of MBIE CEO likely unclear until 2027 as inquiry drags on
The inquiry was initially expected to be wrapped up ahead of November's election.
Qiulae Wong says no tax reform next term 'worth considering' in potential deal with National
Christopher Luxon points to Wong's land tax when ruling out Opportunity.
Support rises for NZ First and Labour in new poll
The coalition parties still have the numbers to form a government on this poll.
Winston Peters clarifies conversion therapy remarks as Luxon rules out any changes
The NZ First leader claimed his party would have prevented the 2022 reform.
Why Labour's rising star has a popularity problem
OPINION: Arena Williams made a controversial entrance to national politics.
National proposes random testing for beneficiaries – but Act wants tougher line
Louise Upston insists it's not about 'punishing someone because they haven't found a job'.
Labour to force airlines to give 'automatic refunds' for cancelled and changed flights
Flights would have to be 'significantly' changed for refunds to be provided.
'Seeing ugly things': Seymour says world watching NZ's 'dumpster fire policy debate'
'The currency markets are watching our election and they're seeing two ugly things.'