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Election 2026

NationalSeptember 28

'Long way to go' - Act, Greens on gains in polling, and working with Opportunity

The Greens and Act are both playing coy about their respective gains in the latest polling - and on working with the Opportunity Party.
'Long way to go' - Act, Greens on gains in polling, and working with Opportunity
'Long way to go' - Act, Greens on gains in polling, and working with Opportunity
BusinessSeptember 28

Current AI strategy doesn’t give Kiwis the security they deserve, says Labour’s Davidson

In Reuben Davidson's eyes the world is looking at potentially the most significant industrial revolution of a generation with Artificial Intelligence.
Current AI strategy doesn’t give Kiwis the security they deserve, says Labour’s Davidson
Current AI strategy doesn’t give Kiwis the security they deserve, says Labour’s Davidson
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NationalSeptember 28

Promises and pledges: election campaigns officially under way

Labour and National each went back to the future on Sunday as they officially launched their election campaigns.
Mike Houlahan, political editor — additional reporting Tim Scott
Promises and pledges: election campaigns officially under way
Promises and pledges: election campaigns officially under way
NationalSeptember 27

Seymour claims promises to break up NZ’s supermarket duopoly are 'unethical'

ACT leader David Seymour has hit out at promises to break up the supermarket duopoly, calling them “unethical” and a betrayal of “free enterprise”.
Seymour claims promises to break up NZ’s supermarket duopoly are 'unethical'
Seymour claims promises to break up NZ’s supermarket duopoly are 'unethical'
NationalSeptember 27

Can you get arrested for vandalising a campaign sign?

If you get fired up enough to vandalise or destroy a candidate billboard this election, be warned - police may end up at your door.
Can you get arrested for vandalising a campaign sign?
Can you get arrested for vandalising a campaign sign?
NationalSeptember 27

Labour promises to write off 10% of some student loan balances

Labour is promising to write off 10% of eligible student loan balances, as it launches its election campaign.
Labour promises to write off 10% of some student loan balances
Labour promises to write off 10% of some student loan balances
NationalSeptember 27

'Job isn't done': Luxon launches National's election campaign

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has launched his party's election campaign, vowing "no new taxes" in front of hundreds of supporters in Auckland.
'Job isn't done': Luxon launches National's election campaign
'Job isn't done': Luxon launches National's election campaign
NationalSeptember 26

National, Labour launch election campaigns

Launches today in Auckland for National and Labour's campaigns set the scene for the next six weeks in what looks to be a knife-edge election.
Lauren Crimp of RNZ
National, Labour launch election campaigns
National, Labour launch election campaigns
NationalSeptember 26

New Zealand First announces plan to abolish Waitangi Tribunal

New Zealand First says it will seek to immediately abolish the Waitangi Tribunal following the election.
New Zealand First announces plan to abolish Waitangi Tribunal
New Zealand First announces plan to abolish Waitangi Tribunal
NationalSeptember 26

Labour's Chris Hipkins targets Auckland turnout ahead of campaign launch

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is confident he can win back Auckland as his party prepares for its campaign launch on Sunday.
Labour's Chris Hipkins targets Auckland turnout ahead of campaign launch
Labour's Chris Hipkins targets Auckland turnout ahead of campaign launch
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OpinionSeptember 25

After the fulltime siren, time to review the rules of the game

``As we close out the 54th Parliament,’’ Leader of the House Louise Upston declaimed to a rapidly dwindling audience on Tuesday afternoon, ``we come to a debate held at the end of every term, one that I suspect only the deepest Parliament nerds will ever pay close attention to.’’
Mike Houlahan
After the fulltime siren, time to review the rules of the game
After the fulltime siren, time to review the rules of the game
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DunedinSeptember 25

He’s not missing in action, he’s right there in the spotlight

AS I was eating lunch yesterday a press release came through from the Labour Party.
Mike Houlahan
He’s not missing in action, he’s right there in the spotlight
He’s not missing in action, he’s right there in the spotlight
NationalSeptember 25

Election 2026 interview: Christopher Luxon

This week's guest on Election 2026 is Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 interview: Christopher Luxon
Election 2026 interview: Christopher Luxon
ChristchurchSeptember 24

Big battle looms in left-wing seat after electorate map changes

The south-west Christchurch electorate of Wigram is likely to be a two-horse race between National's Tracy Summerfield and Labour's Dominik Yanzick.
Big battle looms in left-wing seat after electorate map changes
Big battle looms in left-wing seat after electorate map changes
NationalSeptember 24

Labour's lead on top issues narrows as National gains - survey

Labour is still considered most capable of managing the country's top five concerns, but it's taken a slide on all of them, narrowing the gap between it and National.
Labour's lead on top issues narrows as National gains - survey
Labour's lead on top issues narrows as National gains - survey
BusinessSeptember 24

NZ First pledge to slash tax rate for small businesses

The party says the drop from 28% to 20% is a "much-needed bold step" to encourage more investment, expansion, productivity and employment.
NZ First pledge to slash tax rate for small businesses
NZ First pledge to slash tax rate for small businesses
North CanterburySeptember 24

What are the rules around election signs?

Billboards are popping up like mushrooms as the November 7 general election looms.
David Hill
What are the rules around election signs?
What are the rules around election signs?
NationalSeptember 23

Labour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitals

Labour is promising to create more jobs by building homes, improving classrooms and repairing hospitals at a total cost of more than $4 billion.
Labour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitals
Labour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitals
OpinionSeptember 22

Show me the ideology

Advertising hoardings have been up for a couple of weeks now so, if it wasn’t clear enough before, the country is well into election mode leading up to the climax on November 7.
Peter Ross
Show me the ideology
Show me the ideology
NationalSeptember 22

Van Velden uses final speech to defend c-bomb

The ACT MP also called for the Public Service Commission to be abolished, saying it did not work for the public or governments.
Van Velden uses final speech to defend c-bomb
Van Velden uses final speech to defend c-bomb
NationalSeptember 21

Property investors rejoice as Labour promises to keep landlord tax deductions in place

The Property Investors Federation is hailing Labour's decision to leave interest deductibility settings alone, if elected.
Property investors rejoice as Labour promises to keep landlord tax deductions in place
Property investors rejoice as Labour promises to keep landlord tax deductions in place
NationalSeptember 21

Call for police to ‘front up’ about Labour candidate

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says police need to "explain what is going on", following comments made by the Police Minister about Labour candidate Rakesh Naidoo.
Sam Sherwood of RNZ
Call for police to ‘front up’ about Labour candidate
Call for police to ‘front up’ about Labour candidate
DunedinSeptember 21

Election 2026 interview: Rachel Brooking

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Labour Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking.
Election 2026 interview: Rachel Brooking
Election 2026 interview: Rachel Brooking
QueenstownSeptember 19

Mayor unswayed by bed tax alternative

Mayor John Glover's still adamant Queenstown needs a bed tax despite Southland MP Joseph Mooney claiming the National Party's proposed alternative funding mechanism will raise more money for local infrastructure.
Philip Chandler
Mayor unswayed by bed tax alternative
Mayor unswayed by bed tax alternative
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OpinionSeptember 18

Taking one’s own sweet time before reaching an agreement

Tuesday was an important day in the House, and the reason you know it was an important day was because Labour Dunedin list MP Damien O’Connor was wearing a tie.
Mike Houlahan
Taking one’s own sweet time before reaching an agreement
Taking one’s own sweet time before reaching an agreement