This poll is a tectonic shift in the political centre of gravity, writes Jenna Lynch. Keep Reading

Two political polls tonight have Labour regaining lost ground against National, with leader Chris Hipkins more popular than the opposition's Christopher Luxon. Keep Reading

The 1News Kantar Public Poll has seen a significant shift for Labour since Hipkins took charge. Keep Reading

This is as close as it gets. Keep Reading

Opinion: A focus on “bread and butter” issues likely signals the end of the RNZ/TVNZ merger, writes @jmjenningsnz Keep Reading

"He's the mayor, he's Mr. Auckland Fix-it, and he should have made the call,” the National MP and former Civil Defence minister says. Keep Reading

As Auckland slowly recovers but ready itself for further storms there is some attention being given to review Council’s response to the super storm. The initial impression, and this is held widely is that the response was sub optimal. Keep Reading

Legislation for a new public media entity due by March has been reviewed and is due to be debated in Parliament soon. But pundits and opposition politicians alike are urging the government - now under new 'bread and butter'-focused management - to pull the plug on it. Keep Reading

Chris Hipkins is struggling to effectively frame issues in his first few days as PM, referring to 'bread and butter issues', and Christopher Luxon fails to get beyond platitudinous National positions – why are our politics so dismal? By Rod Oram Keep Reading

OPINION: This was an unprecedented level of rainfall - so the response was never going to be perfect - but there are still big questions for Auckland City Council and Mayor Wayne Brown. Keep Reading

OPINION: We’ll score last week to Chris Hipkins. But the real tests of his leadership are to come. Keep Reading

In the second of a three-part series on Labour's leadership transition, Elliot Crossan focuses on how Labour's economic handling of the Covid crisis created an explosion in inequality. Read part one here. Keep Reading

"Unlike some of my councillors, I represent the entire district." Keep Reading

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke to the media after a helicopter fly-over to survey the damage from last night's flooding. Video / NZ Herald / Pool Footage Keep Reading

A state of emergency wasn't declared until nearly 11pm. Keep Reading

Jacinda Ardern left office as the most internationally renowned New Zealand political leader in a generation. She was admired for her unique leadership style. She wielded power with unmatched rhetorical skill. But Ardern ultimately did not achieve many of the lofty goals she asked to be judged on. She gave up - in her words - the “chance to change everything”. Keep Reading

In part one of a series looking at the resignation of Jacinda Ardern, Elliot Crossan asks did she resign because Labour faces certain defeat in 2023? Keep Reading

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' office is working to secure an in-person meeting with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. Keep Reading

The former deputy prime minister says he will campaign for Labour and hopes to keep his finance minister position post-election. Keep Reading

But others aren't so optimistic. Keep Reading

Recent political polls in New Zealand and elsewhere have consistently failed to reflect eventual outcomes. Voters and pundits alike should avoid reading them too literally. Keep Reading

National says it's a 'great shame' Labour has increased the minimum wage by so much. Keep Reading

New Zealand First, the Green Party, The Opportunities Party but especially the Māori Party may have to watch their backs as the election approaches,... Keep Reading

Employment and immigration settings topmost in concerns. Keep Reading

Small businesses across Aotearoa aren't confident the new prime minister will address their issues in time to win them over before the general election. Keep Reading