ODT

Election 2026

NationalOctober 5

National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings

The National Party wants to redirect foreign aid money into funding for new medicines, if it leads the next government.

National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings

National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings

NationalOctober 5

National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll

National has plunged below 26 percent in a new RNZ-Reid Research poll, while the Greens have surged about a month out from voting day.

National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll

National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll

NationalOctober 5

Near-miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

While announcing plans to fund the removal of some level crossings over safety concerns, Green Party MPs witnessed something of a near-miss themselves.

Near-miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

Near-miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

ChristchurchOctober 4

National promises to fund $800m motorway extension but drivers could still face tolls

National is promising to fully fund an extension to the Christchurch Northern Motorway at the cost of $800 million in next year's budget, if it leads the next government.

RNZ

National promises to fund $800m motorway extension but drivers could still face tolls

National promises to fund $800m motorway extension but drivers could still face tolls

NationalOctober 4

Which party could leave homeowners better off?

Political parties have revealed policies that are likely to affect household budgets, should they take effect. We've compared a few scenarios to show how they might look for different sections of society.

Which party could leave homeowners better off?

Which party could leave homeowners better off?

NationalOctober 4

Labour promises pay rise for care and social workers in fiscal plan

Labour has released its long-awaited fiscal plan, saying every promise it has made is "fully costed and paid for", despite not providing a cost for fully re-implementing the pay-equity legislation.

Lillian Hanly of RNZ

Labour promises pay rise for care and social workers in fiscal plan

Labour promises pay rise for care and social workers in fiscal plan

NationalOctober 4

Greens pledge fast, free and affordable public transport

The party has also promised to bring back the Southerner train service between Dunedin and Christchurch.

Greens pledge fast, free and affordable public transport

Greens pledge fast, free and affordable public transport

NationalOctober 4

Te Pāti Māori announces 'one-person' party list

Te Pāti Māori says it’s putting its "money where its mouth is" by announcing a "one-person" party list.

Te Pāti Māori announces 'one-person' party list

Te Pāti Māori announces 'one-person' party list

NationalOctober 4

ACT pledges removing tax on KiwiSaver earnings

ACT says removing tax on KiwiSaver earnings will allow people's returns to stay invested and produce savings for generations.

ACT pledges removing tax on KiwiSaver earnings

ACT pledges removing tax on KiwiSaver earnings

DunedinOctober 3

Dunedin candidates front for ODT debate

ELECTION 2026: The ODT has staged the first of what are planned to be a series of electorate debates for candidates contesting the southern seats.

Dunedin candidates front for ODT debate

Dunedin candidates front for ODT debate

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OpinionOctober 2

In the immortal words of Mrs Merton, let’s have a heated debate

Way back in 1983, during a 5th form Classical Studies at Tawa College, my teacher Jan Gould was explaining some of the gruesome ways in which the Romans killed Christian martyrs.

Mike Houlahan

In the immortal words of Mrs Merton, let’s have a heated debate

In the immortal words of Mrs Merton, let’s have a heated debate

OpinionOctober 1

Are Seymour and Swarbrick really the best we can do?

Is this really the best we can do?

Ian Taylor

Are Seymour and Swarbrick really the best we can do?

Are Seymour and Swarbrick really the best we can do?

NationalOctober 1

Disgruntlement, Opportunity and first-termitis make this election different

Polls leading into the campaign proper, which kicked off this week with Parliament rising and the two major parties holding their campaign launches, have been filled with headlines about "kingmakers".

Disgruntlement, Opportunity and first-termitis make this election different

Disgruntlement, Opportunity and first-termitis make this election different

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NationalOctober 5

NZ cocaine use soaring as price falls: study

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BusinessOctober 5

Business confidence rises to highest point in over as year

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NationalOctober 5

Woman charged with attempted murder over alleged knife attack on baby

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NationalOctober 5

National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings

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WorldOctober 5

Jeffrey Archer, best-selling author and politician, dies aged 86