New ZealandWill Act win a second electorate? Poll shows Brooke van Velden closing gap in TāmakiThe poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.03 Oct 06:06 AM
PoliticsYears of progress or division? Kaupapa Māori election policies comparedApproaches to co-governance and Te Tiriti o Waitangi emerge as key differences.03 Oct 05:27 AM
KahuTOP leader on Māori issues and why Treaty referendum doesn’t make senseRaf Manji says having a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi is a “silly” idea.03 Oct 04:44 AM
PoliticsThe Labour stronghold the Greens hope to make their ownPlus, the debate over a debate continues!03 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandNational's post-natal care policy, third supermarket chain and Watercare's sinkhole plans | Focus Evening Bulletin October 3, 2023National announces its three-day post-natal care policy, Labour pledges a third supermarket chain to break the duopoly and Watercare announces its plans to stop future sinkholes. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Oct 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Chicken stunt leaves egg on Hipkins' faceOPINION: Labour's dig over debate re-scheduling just made its leader look weak.03 Oct 01:00 AM
LivePoliticsLive: Hipkins says he'll soon be 'fighting fit', attacks Luxon from his sick bedLuxon claims Hipkins is spreading misinformation.03 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandAct Party leader casts his vote at the Cornwall Cricket ClubDavid Seymour has voted for himself at the Cornwall Cricket Club, saying he hopes one day he can vote for the Act Party when he is sitting in his 'rocking chair'. Video / Michael CraigWatch02 Oct 10:07 PM
Kahu'Trusted' intermediary hands gang weapons to policeCaine Warren has handed in firearms five times in the past two years.02 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandNational candidates describe threats on campaign trailVolunteers say they have been chased down the street and threatened with abuse.02 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks eye up opponents, leaders debate let down and wild weather to ease | Focus Morning Bulletin October 3, 2023The All Blacks eye up their next opponents, leaders debate loses its leaders and weather warnings ease after days of wild wind and rain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Oct 04:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for youOPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Beneficiary bashing’ or encouraging more people into work? Welfare policies comparedSanctions and benefit increases key difference between Labour, National.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers shortOPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Is social media a threat to democracy?NZ Herald Focus talks to a social media expert about the selective social media algorithm, and whether New Zealand’s younger generation of voters is getting a clear picture of the political landscape. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Like an angry couple': Labour, National squabble over debate scuppered by Hipkins' Covid testPlus: What Chris Hipkins' Covid result could mean for Labour.02 Oct 04:21 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Will we see a slump in voter turnout?As advance voting gets under way, the signs point to a significant drop in participation.02 Oct 01:54 AM
PoliticsMood of the Boardroom: Talking pointsA look back at the main talking points of the 'Mood of the Boardroom' debate between Labour's Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis.Watch02 Oct 01:01 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Grant Robertson says rates bills will rise under Nats’ planNational has not budgeted for three waters funding in its plan.02 Oct 12:03 AM
LivePolitics'Malevolent actors': National says candidates and volunteers targeted by gang membersCarmel Sepuloni is likely to be the public face of Labour while Hipkins is ill.01 Oct 11:09 PM
KahuMillionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaintTe Pāti Māori asks Electoral Commission to investigate donation to Act by rich lister.01 Oct 09:57 PM
PoliticsLabour says Weet-Bix saga shows why duopoly needs to be broken upLabour pledges to directly support more supermarket companies wanting to set up here.01 Oct 09:45 PM
PoliticsLuxon on ‘misrepresented faith’, Chinese investment for infrastructureThe National Party leader sat down for two hours of questions from Mike Hosking.01 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandAdvance voting opens, Chris Hipkins has Covid and strong wind warnings in place | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2023Advance voting opens today, Chris Hipkins has tested positive for Covid and strong wind warnings have been put in place for the South Island and Wellington. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Oct 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour needed Chris Hipkins to be firing as voting starts - Covid-19 had other ideasOPINION: Hipkins' Covid-imposed campaign pause gives even more of an advantage to Luxon.01 Oct 02:59 AM
Politics'Bleak posturing': Greens hit out at ‘two Chrises’, reveal policy prioritiesIncome guarantee, a wealth tax and warm, dry, clean energy homes top the agenda.01 Oct 01:30 AM
PoliticsSeymour attacks Te Pāti Māori for politicising attack on candidateTe Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke found a threatening letter in her home.30 Sep 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: A win for Winston, Chris Luxon in orange light districtWinston Peters was feeling left out, so Beehive Diaries picked up the phone.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Wealthy businessman on why he gifted Seymour his plane for campaignThe plane was free of cost, but would likely need to be declared.30 Sep 05:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Chris Hipkins opens the Chinese Moon FestivalChris Hipkins speaks to the media as he opens the Chinese Moon Festival today from Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland. Video / Finn LittleWatch30 Sep 04:25 AM
PoliticsLive: National vows to scrap discounts on EVs and 'ute tax' in first 100 days if electedLuxon is campaigning in Hamilton today, where revealed the policy.30 Sep 02:52 AM
PoliticsHipkins claims more 'racism and misogyny' in this election than any otherLabour candidate Angela Roberts said she was 'slapped' by a member of the public.30 Sep 01:27 AM
PoliticsOnboard with David SeymourThe New Zealand Herald hitched a ride on David Seymour’s ‘Flying Pinky’ and followed his campaign from New Plymouth to Te Awamutu.Watch29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Winston Peters is the price Chris Luxon has to pay for tax caginessOPINION: National's polling dropped as tax questions went unanswered - it let Peters in.29 Sep 04:00 PM
