Election 2026: Willie Jackson more restrained talking Te Pāti Māori’s strategy after Hipkins described it as a ‘rort’
The other candidates in the running would likely get into Parliament via their party lists, the party said…
Election 2026: Waiariki candidates at debate unite on better outcomes for Māori
While all four were vying for votes, they made it clear they were united in wanting better outcomes…
Election 2026: National pledges lower student loan repayments for graduates staying in NZ, new penalties on Kiwis overseas
“For those who are overseas and are not repaying the student loan that New Zealand taxpayers funded, we…
Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training if it wins election
The programme would include a wide variety of trades, he said, from hairdressing to electrical trades and plumbing,…
Election 2026: Mana on the line as battle for Māori seats heats up
The audience wore hoodies with “Push for Cush!” or their local Labour MP’s name emblazoned on them. But…
Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds square off over financial policies
Willis prodded Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds over remarks made last year about the coalition’s Investment Boost tax…
Hawke’s Bay health manifesto: Candidates challenged over Māori health policies
McRoberts said he agreed to chair the talk because his 80-year-old aunt in Wairoa had been on dialysis…
Election 2026: National promised ‘no new taxes’, so why is it still planning new bank levy for next year?
It’s expected to generate about $70 million a year, with the Government saying the revenue will be less…
Election 2026: Labour unveils campaign slogan
The campaign ramped up over the weekend with the release of Labour’s fiscal plan, which said the party…
Media Insider: Election debates – battle of leaders, hosts; TVNZ wants Breakfast case details kept secret; NZME, Sky, TVNZ results; Air NZ ad account
TVNZ’s main leaders’ debate, moderated by Jack Tame, will take place on Tuesday, October 6; The NZ Herald/ZB/Three…
Election 2026: Christopher Luxon teasing ‘surprise’ retirement village policy
“We have actually had some quite good feedback from folk like yourself during the select committee process. “If…
Media Insider: Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman to join Whakaata Māori (Māori Television) ahead of election
“We look forward to sharing more details about our election coverage shortly.” Sherman has been approached for comment.…