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Election 2026

NationalSeptember 4

Election 2026 interview: Green MP Francisco Hernandez

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Green list MP and his party's Dunedin candidate, Francisco Hernandez.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 interview: Green MP Francisco Hernandez
Election 2026 interview: Green MP Francisco Hernandez
DunedinAugust 28

Election 2026 interview: Minister for South Island James Meager

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is National MP and Minister for the South Island James Meager.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 interview: Minister for South Island James Meager
Election 2026 interview: Minister for South Island James Meager
DunedinAugust 21

Election 2026 interview: Taieri MP Ingrid Leary

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Taieri Labour MP Ingrid Leary.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 interview: Taieri MP Ingrid Leary
Election 2026 interview: Taieri MP Ingrid Leary
DunedinAugust 21

Election 2026 interview: Labour leader Chris Hipkins

Today we have an Election 2026 special guest, Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Election 2026 interview: Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Election 2026 interview: Labour leader Chris Hipkins
NationalAugust 14

Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is NZ First list MP Andy Foster, who was in Dunedin this week for a political debate.
Mike Houlahan, political editor
Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster
Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster
NationalJuly 24

Election 2026 interview: Green Party co-leaders

ODT political editor Mike Houlahan talks to co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 interview: Green Party co-leaders
Election 2026 interview: Green Party co-leaders
NationalJuly 20

Election 2026 interview: National's Joseph Mooney

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is National Southland MP Joseph Mooney.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 interview: National's Joseph Mooney
Election 2026 interview: National's Joseph Mooney
DunedinJuly 9

Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is New Zealand First list MP and Taieri candidate Mark Patterson.
NationalJuly 3

Election 2026 interview: Labour's Tangi Utikere

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Labour MP Tangi Utikere, the MP for Palmerston North.
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NationalJune 27

Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds

A review of the funding system for tertiary education is intended to address critical skills shortages, Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.
Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds
Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds
NationalJune 20

Election 2026 interview: ACT's Andrew Hoggard

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Act New Zealand list MP and Minister for Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard.
DunedinJune 5

Election 2026 interview: The Greens' Scott Willis

For this week's Election 2026 interview, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan spoke to Taieri Green list MP Scott Willis.
NationalMay 31

O'Connor talks trade and Waitaki candidacy

The ODT has a new weekly on-line feature, Election 2026 - a feature interview with a politician about the issues of the day.
NationalMay 25

Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues

Despite a dearth of policies, including on some major issues, a survey has found Labour is more trusted on 7 out of 10 key issues.
Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues
Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues
NationalMay 24

Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate

Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is switching allegiances to New Zealand First.
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate