Winston Peters focused on returning to Parliament in 2023
The latest Newshub Reid-Research poll showed NZ First at 3.3 percent and the reviews of Peter's possible return to politics have been mixed.
Collected stories - 1 September to 30 November 2022
The latest Newshub Reid-Research poll showed NZ First at 3.3 percent and the reviews of Peter's possible return to politics have been mixed. Keep Reading
"They're not going to go down without a fight." Keep Reading
New Zealand now essentially has two conservative major parties for the public to choose from. Unfortunately for one of them – the Labour Party – the public increasingly prefers the more authentic conservative option, National. This can be seen in the latest opinion poll showing National continuing t Keep Reading
Power Play - Labour's efforts to stress it can offer stability during tough times as it made a pitch for a third term this weekend were not subtle, writes Katie Scotcher. Keep Reading
NZ's top ambassador to the world climate summit says opening new oil and gas fields is "crazy". Meanwhile, at home, the Government is granting permits to look for new reserves. Keep Reading
It's less than a year until the next election and Labour's still got a lot on its legislative agenda this term. Keep Reading
Wayne Brown said the dire financial situation excludes a budget blowout to the CRL. Keep Reading
Ardern's stardust has turned to dust, writes Jenna Lynch. Keep Reading
National and ACT could govern, without NZ First, according to the latest polling. Keep Reading
National and ACT have streaked well ahead of Labour and the Greens. Keep Reading
"Hamilton West has a unique chance to send a message to the Labour Government before next year's general election." Keep Reading
The National Party have selected Tama Potaka as their candidate to contend the Hamilton West by-election. Keep Reading
More than half of all kiwi families will soon be eligible for support to cover the cost of childcare, with the threshold changing for the first time in 12 years. Keep Reading
PM Jacinda Ardern will speak at about 1.30pm from the Labour conference. Keep Reading
OPINION: This is how Labour is planning to get voters to stick with Jacinda Ardern. Keep Reading
The PM said free early childhood education for all would be her big wish. Keep Reading
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern will use her speech today to tackle the cost of living crisis; but is it too little, too late? Keep Reading
Speaking to Labour delegates, Robertson said Luxon was 'out of touch and out of ideas'. Keep Reading
Labour's outgoing president Claire Szabó has taken the stage at the party's annual conference to warn "it's all at stake" at next year's general election. Keep Reading
"It is the foremost issue and we've said that it is top of our agenda." Keep Reading
We asked party leaders how they would like to rebuild the country. Keep Reading
"It really is not a system that supports these whanau, if anything it just adds to their trauma." Keep Reading
The economy is set to be a key battleground for National and Labour Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: Issues such as Three Waters are an obstacle to Labour’s re-election, not an aid. So will they disappear next year? Keep Reading
The battle for Hamilton West has opened with a political gaffe, tough-on-crime rhetoric and suggestions one party can smell a win. Keep Reading
Latest collected news stories and opinion articles on the current New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading
Collected news stories and opinion articles from 1 September through to the election on Saturday 17 October 2020 Keep Reading