PoliticsThe lies we’re told: The worrying trend surfacing in our electionsDisinformation is no longer restricted to fringe groups.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA tale of two campaigns: Luxon v Hipkins, change v doubtWinston Peters delivered the horror show element to Luxon's campaign script.12 Oct 02:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBrian and Hannah Tamaki come to lunch: Prison, protests and media run-insTen days in prison was 'shocking' and 'horrible', says Brian Tamaki.12 Oct 02:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The key issue of the 2023 election campaign - and its MVPOPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.12 Oct 12:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You come out angrier': Concerns over prison remand numbersOver 40 per cent of the prison population is on remand, unable to access rehabilitation.12 Oct 08:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Leaders' true colours shining throughThere was blood on the floor, hair on the walls and unmentionable odours.12 Oct 08:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWho won the final leaders’ debate? The verdicts on Hipkins and LuxonOPINION: Our political writers have their say on the leaders' performances.12 Oct 08:18 AM
PoliticsBed legs, $60 groceries, Taylor Swift - Hipkins and Luxon spar in fiery debateThe last debate of the campaign kicks off at 7pm, and both Chrises will be on a mission.12 Oct 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection 2023: Can the Greens hold onto historic result?'We've run a campaign based on hope,' says co-leader James Shaw.12 Oct 05:49 AM
PoliticsLabour and Te Pāti Māori face off for control of Māori electoratesSeveral of the races are set to be tightly fought on election day.12 Oct 04:51 AM
PoliticsNational MP did not declare shareholding in wake of Michael Wood scandalAndrew Bayly owned shares in a firm that contracts to the Government.12 Oct 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Can voters trust Winston Peters' promises about Labour?Opinion: Audrey Young explains why voter scepticism goes back a long way.12 Oct 02:17 AM
LivePolitics'I can work with whoever': Luxon open-minded as election nearsNZ First likely to be needed.12 Oct 12:40 AM
VideoFocus: Luxon stand-up at Beststart Te AtatuLeader of the National Party Christopher Luxon addressed the media at Beststart childcare centre in Te Atatu. Video / Michael CraigWatch12 Oct 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWould-be National MP lays complaint against own partyShe wanted to be an National MP - now she's complained to police about the party.11 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandNational, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies comparedWhere do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.11 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandDeath toll climbs in Israel and Gaza, search for Yanfei Bao continues and farmer confidence at record low | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 October, 2023The death toll is climbing as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, final polls suggest a coalition between National, Act and NZ First, and specialist groups continue the search for Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / APWatch11 Oct 07:56 PM
KahuExperts plead with political parties to give Te Aka Whai Ora a chanceHealth experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.11 Oct 05:55 PM
PoliticsMajority would support Treaty referendum, although unsure if they want to vote on itVoters back Act's referendum question, but are less sure they actually want a referendum.11 Oct 05:07 PM
KahuLily Carrington driven into politics by her deep passion to care for all animalsAnimals Justice Party has 17 candidates in general election.11 Oct 04:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nationOPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNats losing altitude, Winston Peters in government looks likelyIf the latest polls are correct, the Greens will secure their largest caucus of 17-19 MPs.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The only question left in this electionOPINION: Winston Peters? I don’t know whether to admire him or be repulsed.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeenage climate activists disrupt Seymour’s press conferenceStudent says Act leader 'trying to pull the wool over the eyes of average New Zealanders'.11 Oct 08:20 AM
PoliticsNational’s support crumbles in one poll, but up in anotherNational’s hopes for a clear election outcome on Saturday were dealt a twin blow.11 Oct 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrorsOPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?11 Oct 06:34 AM
PoliticsStaffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MPThe Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.11 Oct 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: The election issue that has been 'completely missing'While crime has been a major focus, the biggest component has been absent in campaigning.11 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsNational and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electoratesAct wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom11 Oct 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increasesAn economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.11 Oct 04:26 AM
PoliticsTwo votes to rule them all: What you need to know about this year's electionAn explainer of election day, how the system works and how to vote.11 Oct 02:33 AM
LivePoliticsWatch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trailLabour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.11 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandParty policy summary - HealthA breakdown of the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the third of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle the healthcare crisis. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Oct 07:18 PM
