Election 2026: Green Party surge in new poll puts left bloc ahead of coalition
Te Pāti Māori polled 2.6%, up from 2.2%. The Opportunity Party also enjoyed something of a surge, polling…
Election 2026: Labour promises free maternity scans paid for by capital gains tax
“For many families, pregnancy comes with enough costs and stress already. A Labour Government will ease that pressure…
Labour receives biggest election year donation so far but trails Govt parties
It was given to Labour by the estate of Murray Jones, an Otago mountain climber who died last…
Finance Minister Nicola Willis holds press conference at Parliament on state of the economy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis receiving a standing ovation from her colleagues after presenting Budget 2026 in the House.…
Election 2026: NZ First leader Winston Peters takes on National, own Government policy at Fieldays; would ditch Paris climate agreement, questions rates cap
One of his ministerial colleagues, Andrew Hoggard, got a quick serve, again off–the–cuff. While not naming him, Peters,…
Future funds become election battlegrounds for economic ambition
Both Peters and Hipkins cite Singapore’s Temasek as a role model when it comes to spurring economic growth.…
Election 2026: Act exempts proposed rural workforce visa from $6 day charge, follows criticism from Erica Stanford
Act leader David Seymour then told the Herald the party was open to feedback about whether “the levy…
Election 2026: Police superintendent to be removed from role after revealing Labour candidacy
In a statement, Chambers said he had been informed by Naidoo’s supervisor on Thursday afternoon that he was…
New polling reveals what Kiwis really think about public service, employment law changes
Meanwhile, 38% said it was worse, including 16% who believed it was much worse, and 29% said there…
Why NZ needs bold energy reform this election – Simon Bridges
Reforming New Zealand’s electricity market is critical for ensuring our economic security. More Kiwis are moving permanently to…
NZ First recruits another Hobson’s Pledge spokesperson to stand in general election
While she was unsuccessful in her Port Waikato electorate race, Costello was ranked highly on the party’s list…
Election 2026: National Whangārei candidate Lloyd Budd outlines top priorities
Budd said he wanted to be a strong voice for Whangārei and part of a “great growth story”.…