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Taine Randell lands top 10 for NZ First in debut election
The former All Blacks captain is ninth on NZ First's party list in his first election.
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Robots, billionaires and jobs on the line: Leaders clash over NZ’s future
AI, jobs and wealth dominated the NZ Herald Future of New Zealand Debate.
Ministry decided against cutting disgraced ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison's pay 3 times
Documents obtained by the Herald reveal three Justice Ministry workers are facing charges.
Hipkins unaware top cop candidate sits on charter school board
Naidoo is number 13 on Labour's list.
The Herald’s Future of NZ election debate: Sir John Key, politicians face off tonight
Twenty-four panellists from politics, business and academia will take part in the debate.
Labour vows to make it easier for new players to take on big banks
The party is also promising to introduce a new e-money licence for businesses.
NZ First unveils party list – who are the winners and losers?
NZ First has announced its list with a few surprises.
'Give them time back' - National unveils new plan for small businesses
The plan includes getting rid of paper requirements.
Rising costs, health, tax the flashpoints of first leaders' debate
TVNZ debate marks the first head-to-head between the leaders in this election campaign.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi out in front in Waiariki poll
The poll was conducted by Curia for Whakaata Māori.
Behind the scenes of the leaders debate: Who advised Hipkins, Luxon; what happened in ad breaks?
ANALYSIS: Here's what Kiwis may not have seen during the debate.
National is losing the election. Luxon's debate did little to change that
OPINION: National is sliding in the polls and performing poorly.
Who won the debate? Our experts pick which Chris came out on top
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins went head-to-head in TVNZ's first Leaders' Debate.
Power remains in Opportunity’s hands in latest 1News-Verian poll
Opportunity’s eight seats would decide whether the left or right could hold power.
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.
Labour promises to fix fiscal plan after Taxpayers’ Union spots mistake
Labour say it is 'a straightforward and small correction'.
'Desperate, dangerous': Peters attacks Nats over foreign aid cuts to pay for health policy
National wants more money for medicine.
Political poll: Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke well ahead in Hauraki-Waikato
The poll was conducted by Curia for Whakaata Māori.
Businesses delay hiring and investment until election result
Business owners are increasingly upbeat but are waiting for more certainty.
Luxon and Hipkins face do-or-die debate
OPINION: The two leaders face off in a make-or-break debate.
Nicola Willis speaks to media
The National Party's finance spokeswoman speaks to the media.
Blather and bull****: What voters don’t want to hear at high-stakes leaders’ debate
OPINION: Many voters are undecided. That makes the debates especially important.
Labour to require NZTA to potentially give up spare land for petrol stations
It's part of a policy aimed at improving competition in the sector.
Watch: Near-miss on level crossing as Greens announce rail safety policy
The MPs were stunned at the near-miss during the press conference.
'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.
‘It’s very simple’: Harry Mowbray doubles down on ‘Split Your Vote’ campaign
Major parties all revealed significant policies over the weekend.
National promises $800m for Canterbury’s Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass
The project is expected to make travel quicker and safer.
Labour’s fiscal plan answers some questions, but leaves $10b hanging
Labour's fiscal plan addresses some questions asked of it, but leaves others hanging.
Error page on Labour website as fiscal objective made 'clearer'
National's Nicola Willis said Labour are 'not serious people' following their fiscal plan.
NZ Foreign Minister: If it’s not Winston Peters, then who?
There are several reasons why Peters may not be the next Foreign Minister.