1News-Verian poll: Labour coalition ahead in latest results, Opportunity close to 5%
In the preferred Prime Minister rankings, National’s Christopher Luxon takes top spot (18%, up two points). Labour’s Chris…
Election 2026: National targets Labour at conference, as Christopher Luxon heaps praise on Chris Bishop, Erica Stanford ‘fan club’ emerges
The Hutt South electorate, where the conference was taking place, is a marginal one that has recently swung…
Employment growth rises in May as labour market shows resilience
“It’s still volatile out there with economic head winds a defining feature of the current environment,” Neil Webster,…
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…
Labour’s Fare Cap Election Policy
The Labour Party has finally delivered an election policy: it’s about transport and the cost of living, and…
Opportunity Party launches campaign for Labour stronghold Auckland electorate
“We wouldn’t be going for it if we didn’t think it was winnable,” Wong said. Opportunity reached 3.2%…
Thomas Coughlan: Labour and National squabble over list in shambolic week
Labour probably expected the odd raised eyebrow at Council of Trade Unions (CTU) economist Craig Renney’s low ranking…
Former commissioners defend Labour police candidate Rakesh Naidoo’s integrity, question political motives and fear for ‘damaged’ police reputation
Naidoo, police’s ethnic, iwi and communities national partnerships manager, was given the 13th spot on Labour’s candidate list…
Weekly public transport costs would be capped at $20 for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch under Labour government
The party said the policy would cost about $65 million per year and it would be funded from…
Police to investigate whether superintendent, now Labour candidate, shared sensitive information
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Naidoo never gave Labour any sensitive information and is hitting back at Chambers,…
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…