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Focus: Luxon stand-up at Beststart Te Atatu
Leader of the National Party Christopher Luxon addressed the media at Beststart childcare centre in Te Atatu. Video / Michael Craig
Would-be National MP lays complaint against own party
She wanted to be an National MP - now she's complained to police about the party.
National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies compared
Where do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.
Death toll climbs in Israel and Gaza, search for Yanfei Bao continues and farmer confidence at record low | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 October, 2023
The death toll is climbing as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, final polls suggest a coalition between National, Act and NZ First, and specialist groups continue the search for Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP
Experts plead with political parties to give Te Aka Whai Ora a chance
Health experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.
Majority would support Treaty referendum, although unsure if they want to vote on it
Voters back Act's referendum question, but are less sure they actually want a referendum.
Lily Carrington driven into politics by her deep passion to care for all animals
Animals Justice Party has 17 candidates in general election.
Election night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nation
OPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.
Nats losing altitude, Winston Peters in government looks likely
If the latest polls are correct, the Greens will secure their largest caucus of 17-19 MPs.
Mike Hosking: The only question left in this election
OPINION: Winston Peters? I don’t know whether to admire him or be repulsed.
Teenage climate activists disrupt Seymour’s press conference
Student says Act leader 'trying to pull the wool over the eyes of average New Zealanders'.
National’s support crumbles in one poll, but up in another
National’s hopes for a clear election outcome on Saturday were dealt a twin blow.
Claire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrors
OPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?
Staffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MP
The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
Analysis: The election issue that has been 'completely missing'
While crime has been a major focus, the biggest component has been absent in campaigning.
National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates
Act wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom
The Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increases
An economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.
Two votes to rule them all: What you need to know about this year's election
An explainer of election day, how the system works and how to vote.
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trail
Labour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.
Party policy summary - Health
A breakdown of the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the third of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle the healthcare crisis. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023
New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Race for Tāmaki Makaurau wide open four days out from election day.
Could three candidates vying for the seat get into Parliament?
Whakaata Māori poll Tāmaki Makaurau: Henare leading Kemp
Labour candidate 10 points ahead of Te Pāti Māori candidate.
The PM job interview: Christopher Luxon
NZ Herald journalists Claire Trevett, Shayne Currie and Liam Dann interview Christopher Luxon on why he should get the Prime Minister of New Zealand job. Video / NZHerald
The PM job interview: Chris Hipkins
NZ Herald journalists Claire Trevett, Shayne Currie and Liam Dann interview Chris Hipkins on why he should get the Prime Minister of New Zealand job. Video/ NZ Herald
Watch: The PM Job Interview - Hipkins on the missed chance for a snap election, coalition options
What he'd have done differently in hindsight, and why he's still hungry for the job.
Watch: The PM Job Interview - Luxon on Winston, 2nd elections and being a 'reforming perfectionist'
Christopher Luxon on Winston Peters, strategy, and turning round National
Israel-Hamas war: Hundreds gather for Auckland vigil
Multiple party leaders also weighed in on their thoughts on the situation.
A National, Act and NZ First Government is the most likely one. What might that look like?
Does NZ First supporting a National Govt make its tax package more or less likely?
Chris Hipkins speaks about the New Zealand economy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about New Zealand's economy and our growth opportunities. Video / NZ Herald
Peters says no second election as minor parties face off
Seymour confirms he considers Peters the 'least-trustworthy politician'.
National Party ‘broke the law’ says would-be National MP Uini Smythe with ‘clean slate’ drink-driving conviction
Claims National Party "broke law" urging candidate to go public on conviction.
Calls for pork import ban, concerns about CCTV in school bathrooms and Hamas holds hostages | Focus Evening Bulletin 10 October, 2023
The pork sector wants to ban imports from some countries, there are concerns about schools using CCTV to curb bullying and vaping in bathrooms, and Hamas claims it is holding more than 100 hostages as the conflict continues. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty