PoliticsInform your vote - our sliding education levels and how political parties plan to lift themConcerns over gaps in the next generation of workers has employers worried.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.28 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuWhy our past ignorance and mistakes can’t be loaded on to our childrenOPINION: There could have been no greater insult to a tribe even if one were intended.28 Sep 08:07 AM
Kahu‘Everything’s at stake’ for Māori in upcoming election, Kelvin Davis warnsA high-stakes scenario looms over the Treaty of Waitangi, according to Davis.28 Sep 07:48 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Seymour supports guidance, longer debate on proposed Treaty referendumNational, Act's likely coalition partner, doesn't support having a referendum.28 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins arrives at KawakawaChris Hipkins has arrived at Ngāti Hine Health Trust in Kawakawa, Northland, where he is being welcomed in a pōwhiri with a rousing waiata from Kawakawa Primary School children. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch28 Sep 05:06 AM
PoliticsInside the latest leaders' debate: Which answer went down badly with the audience?Plus: What happened at the latest Parliament protest?28 Sep 04:39 AM
New ZealandProtest at Parliament grounds fizzles out, alleged carjacker charged and The Warehouse takes financial hit | Focus Evening Bulletin September 28, 2023A mass political demonstration at Parliament fizzled out, National's police spokesperson fronted up to whānau of gang members, and new footage emerged following an alleged carjacking. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell Watch28 Sep 03:59 AM
PoliticsHipkins ‘angry’ at National’s ‘race-baiting’ - says Māori have most to loseHipkins says he refuses to stay silent on the issue and will stand up for Māori rights.28 Sep 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGetting to know Winston: 10 things Chris Luxon should know about Winston PetersNational leader Chris Luxon says he doesn't know Winston Peters well. Here are 10 things.28 Sep 01:41 AM
LivePoliticsLeaders back on the campaign trail after fiery showdown16 days to go, Hipkins is visiting Northland and Luxon is in Bay of Plenty.28 Sep 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Quick to judge': National's Mark Mitchell called out by gang whānau in clash at ParliamentMitchell refused to apologise for assuming a man was a gang member.27 Sep 11:32 PM
VideoFocus: Mark Mitchell addresses protestersNational police spokesman Mark Mitchell faces-off with gang-related protesters at Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Sep 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of Polls: National likely to need Peters, chance of needing a second election risesThe chance of National needing Winston Peters grows as election day draws closer27 Sep 11:07 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters accuses Labour of 'dirt campaign' amidst racism stoushPeters says his candidate Rob Ballantyne was referring to "the disease of co-governance".27 Sep 10:39 PM
New ZealandACT announces landlords and tenants policyACT's David Seymour announces landlords and tenants policy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Sep 09:43 PM
KahuDown on polls, MP unaware of Te Matatini, but Seymour still confident ahead of electionNoise is circling around the Act Party, both positive and negative.27 Sep 05:47 PM
New ZealandRWC coaches clash, Hipkins and Luxon face off in debate and Parliament braces for another protest | Focus Morning Bulletin September 28, 2023Coaches clash ahead of World Cup match, how Chris Hipkins rates his debate performance and Wellingtonians prepare for another Parliament protest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Sep 04:25 PM
Politics'Chest-beating': Ginny Andersen has another go at Mark Mitchell as campaign enters crunch pointLaw and order and fiscal plans take centre stage as campaign enters crunch point.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Hosking: Ardern mantras still rankleOPINION: I feel most sorry for Chris Hipkins.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWho won Newshub leaders’ debate? The verdicts on Hipkins and LuxonOur political writers give their thoughts on Wednesday's performances.27 Sep 08:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Braunias'Nightmare on Queen St': Luxon bores himself to sleep at debate - Steve BrauniasHe was political leader as somnabulist, gabbling like a man talking in his sleep.27 Sep 08:39 AM
Politics'9/10': Hipkins comes out firing in second leaders' debateCost of living, law and order, health and education, what does and doesn't add up.27 Sep 08:35 AM
PoliticsThe growing role early voting is playing in our electionsJust how important are those overseas voters?27 Sep 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour’s fiscal plan ‘not sexy stuff’, but does the job - the question is, do voters believe themLabour's fiscal plan adds up, but doesn't answer key question.27 Sep 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSacked Cabinet minister Stuart Nash’s new corporate gig revealedFormer Labour minister Stuart Nash has a new gig at a global recruitment firm.27 Sep 01:18 AM
PoliticsLabour releases fiscal plan; Luxon reveals campaign busLabour has made expensive election promises - how will they be paid for?26 Sep 10:25 PM
PoliticsThe hottest seat in the country? Why Wellington Central is a race unlike any otherThree highly impressive candidates are neck-and-neck in the polls.26 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Scaring old ladies' Ginny Andersen hits out at National's Mark MitchellA poll showed the Greens and National are neck and neck to win the seat.26 Sep 08:01 PM
KahuElection 2023: Labour in Te Tai Tonga driver’s seatPolls show Labour secure in Te Tai Tonga but Te Pāti Māori unshackled.26 Sep 05:53 PM
New ZealandHow do we tackle climate change? National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First policies comparedOur extreme summer made climate change a top-five issue to Kiwis. Where do parties stand?26 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsA wealth tax 'deal' and Shane Jones on what Winston really meant about 'indigenous'TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori debate delivered the expected fiery discussions.26 Sep 08:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational's focus on benefit sanctions goes against evidence - expertWelfare expert group found sanctions don't work, "compound social harm".26 Sep 06:23 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining GovtChristopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.26 Sep 06:01 AM
