National’s Katie Nimon confirms bid to retain Napier seat
“I’ve fought hard to ensure our region gets the infrastructure, regulatory reform and public service investment it deserves.…
Former minister Andrew Bayly won’t stand in Port Waikato electorate, seeking list-only position
“I believe it is important that the people of the Port Waikato electorate are represented by someone who…
Warning signs for both National, Labour in latest Ipsos issues monitor as election year heats up – Jamie Ensor
Unfortunately for Willis, it seems New Zealanders prefer a “lump of jelly” from “Chris – No Idea –…
Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating rebound
Inflation/the cost of living continues to be the top issue for New Zealanders, as it has been for…
PM Christopher Luxon’s ability to deliver localism questioned during local government conference
Hartwich declared he had found that “you cannot educate central Government”, but there were opportunities when political parties…
Four years after an election defining promise, practitioners say the SA health system is still struggling
“Today, I start announcing our plan to fix the ramping crisis.” Met by rousing applause from party faithful,…
Japan’s wage squeeze undermines Takaichi’s ‘trickle down’ plans
Despite a decisive election victory built on promises to ease Japan’s cost-of-living crisis, fresh government data released this…
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania quashes rumours of Labour MP candidacy
“Would the mayor do the community the courtesy of being open about his intentions for the upcoming election,”…
Waitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election
Waikato and former National MP Christopher Finlayson, KC, were set to represent three Te Pāti Māori MPs who…
Wellington jobs fall by nearly 10,000 since election
An analysis by Council of Trade Unions (CTU) economist Craig Renney, who is Labour’s candidate in the capital’s…
Top health leader join forces for new lobby group putting public healthcare on political agenda
Health leaders, economists and unionists have founded Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health to make retention of…
Election 2026 campaign teams: Who is running National, Labour, Greens, Act, and NZ First’s fight for votes
Curia, headed by ex-National staffer David Farrar, will continue to do the party’s polling. National Party campaign director…