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Crime and the rising cost of living are key areas of concern for right-leaning candidates, while the left block is focussing on education and healthcare.

The RNZ Asia team joins the party's highest-ranked list candidate of Indian origin as he campaigns on the streets of Manuwera in South Auckland.

The RNZ Asia team joins a list-only candidate who is looking to be National's first Chinese-origin MP after three years.

RNZ did a vibe check with first time voters, to see how they feel about Election 2023.

Plans are underway to house some of the thousands of extra workers who will be brought in to rebuild crumbled roads and bridges in Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti over the next few years.

Israel formed an emergency unity government as it pounded Gaza to root out Hamas and deployed forces north of the densely populated Palestinian enclave, where the militants said they were still…

It would have been better if the party had directed their plan at encouraging potential property investors to build new homes, Renters United says. Audio

Israel said it had re-established control over the Gaza border and was planting mines where Hamas militants had toppled the barrier during their bloody weekend assault, while the death toll hit 1500.

Rescuers are digging for survivors of a powerful earthquake that flattened whole villages in Afghanistan, killing more than 1,000 people.

The first stage of a "groundbreaking" community housing project will open in Northland next week.

Analysis - The polls put Winston Peters in the driving seat for any potential National and Act coalition - but what are his policy priorities?

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

When living space is tight, a community garden gives residents a place to breathe.

Labour's Carmel Sepuloni and National's Nicola Willis have gone head to head in the Checkpoint Deputies Debate, clashing over tax policies and the housing crisis.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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.

The National Party has released its fiscal plan, saying it will lower taxes and reduce net debt. Watch a live stream with leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis here.

ACT is promising to make it easier for landlords to evict tenants, including if they are in emergency housing.

Daniel Andrews has resigned as the premier of Australian state Victoria after nine years in the role.

President Joe Biden met Pacific island leaders for a second White House summit in just over a year on Monday, part of a charm offensive aimed at curbing further inroads by China.