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National may have hoped its detailed fiscal plan would put to bed the lingering questions about how it will pay for its tax cuts, but there are no satisfactory answers in sight.
National may have hoped its detailed fiscal plan would put to bed the lingering questions about how it will pay for its tax cuts, but there are no satisfactory answers in sight. Keep Reading
From making babies to the price of kūmara, the economy is all of us and the things we do. But can we understand it in time for the election? Part 1 of a two-part explainer. Keep Reading
The National Party's fiscal plan is ghoulish smoke and mirrors that will put more children into poverty, if you listen to Labour and the Green Party. ACT is critical, too. Keep Reading
Political candidates have heard the plight of renters at a forum in Wellington, with all promising to continue funding tenant services. Keep Reading
"We need to draw a line in the sand." Keep Reading
A group of Māori leaders published an open letter saying dog whistling has increased to unacceptable levels. Keep Reading
On the Campaign, Sep 29: Plus, National and Labour's fiscal policies compared. Keep Reading
From the war in Ukraine and China’s role in the Pacific, to multi-billion-dollar military decisions, New Zealand will face huge challenges during the next term of government. Keep Reading
Nicola Willis says she will release a “mini budget” by Christmas, if she becomes the minister of finance. Keep Reading
National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says the plan is responsible and credible. Keep Reading
National finance spokeswoman's strong preference is a National-Act coalition. Keep Reading
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is continuing to target his political opponents over their rhetoric around Māori, saying it's race-baiting, while those accusing say he's "desperate". Keep Reading
Analysis: Patterns between voter turnout and the major parties' fortunes have emerged during the age of MMP, writes Q+A presenter Jack Tame. Keep Reading
Analysis: A cohesive, constructive, credible ACT/NZ First coalition is near impossible to conceive, Tova O'Brien finds in interviews with David Seymour and Shane Jones. Keep Reading
If Chris Luxon has to pick up the phone and call Peters on October 15, which Winston will he get? Keep Reading
There's a high-stakes scenario looming over the Treaty of Waitangi as the October 14 election approaches, according to Labour's deputy-leader and Te Tai Tokerau MP, Kelvin Davis. Keep Reading
There's a high-stakes scenario looming over the Treaty of Waitangi as the October 14 election approaches, according to Labour's deputy-leader and Te Tai Tokerau MP, Kelvin Davis. Keep Reading
"Go and sit down. Go and sit down. Sit down. Sit down," said the NZ First leader. Keep Reading
However, voters are sold on the idea of taking GST off all food. Keep Reading
"On the marae, you don't behave like that." Keep Reading
Tova podcast: David Seymour and Shane Jones talk coalitions, chaos, culture wars and conspiratorial candidates Keep Reading
National MP Mark Mitchell got into a heated exchange with a group of gang whānau this morning after refusing to accept their petition protesting anti-gang policies. Keep Reading
Mark Mitchell mistakenly assumed one of the whānau members was in a gang. Keep Reading
Hāpai te Hauora and E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services say re-dredging the previous health system is 'inconceivable'. Keep Reading
'Calm down' - Luxon offers Hipkins hug, Labour leader says rival never answers questions. Keep Reading
Having successfully defied not just the Māori Party but the wishes of the Māori King for two elections, Nanaia Mahuta’s fortune ran out in October. After 27 years in politics, she unpacks ‘toxic criticism’ and the strength needed to be a Māori woman in Parliament. Keep Reading
What would happen if only voters - not unions or businesses - could donate to political parties? A plan to do exactly that exists, if the government wants to try it. Keep Reading
Four electorate results have changed following the counting of special votes, with Te Pāti Māori scooping another two seats from senior Labour MPs. Keep Reading
One party appeared to target its ads at women, and one at men, while another doubled down on aiming for the elderly. RNZ examines three months of data leading up to the election. Keep Reading
Every political party poured money into online ads that flooded the internet for three months. Keep Reading
Which of Labour's policies from the past six years are facing the axe? Keep Reading
Watch - A beginner's guide to putting together a multi-party MMP government. Keep Reading
Preliminary election results will be released throughout the evening. Keep Reading
Results of the 2023 New Zealand election, including the party vote, every electorate and the make up of Parliament Keep Reading
RNZ's reporters and visual journalists have followed politicians up and down the country as they worked to gain votes. Here are some of the best snaps. Keep Reading
RNZ's Susie Ferguson presents a multimedia documentary series on mis- and disinformation in New Zealand. This is a bonus episode: Ballot Box. How misinformation is colliding with the 2023 election. Keep Reading
Each one of those hoardings costs more than $100, candidates say. Keep Reading
Collected news stories and opinion articles from 1 September through to the election on Saturday 17 October 2020 Keep Reading
Latest collected news stories and opinion articles on the current Aotearoa New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading