National
Discussing the big issues at NZ's northernmost voting station
Among those casting their votes in the Far North this Saturday will be the residents of Te Hāpua, a settlement that boasts the nation's northernmost voting station.
So, what are the big issues… Audio
Labour's support grows in latest poll
Labour's support has surged in a poll out Wednesday morning.
The Guardian Essential Poll conducted between the 4th and 8th of October has Labour up 3 and a half percent and is now in the 30s.
All… Audio
The third party groups spending thousands on election advertising
It's not just political parties paying for advertising to influence votes.
Publicity-shy 'promoters' are also spending thousands trying to influence the election.
In Depth reporter Farah Hancock has… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 11 October 2023
Top stories for 11 October 2023:
Hamas fired hundreds of rockets into southern Israel as the war continues and the situation in Gaza worsens.
The latest Guardian Essential poll shows a surge in… Audio
Labour and National poke holes in each other's fiscal plans
Both major parties are again claiming to have found holes in their rival's fiscal plans.
Labour says National policies would require larger spending cuts than forecast, while National says Labour's… Audio
Extended interview with Labour leader Chris Hipkins
The Labour Party says 6,000 public servants would lose their jobs if National leads the next government.
National's plan outlines $2.3 billion of cuts to public services each year.
But Labour says… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 10 October 2023
Top stories for 10 October 2023 The Labour Party says its found more holes in National's fiscal plan. A record 300 thousand reservists are called up in Israel as it orders a complete siege of Gaza… Audio
'Dismantle it and start again': New Zealand's immigration muddle
Self-serving, messy, and directionless. With record numbers pouring into the country, our immigration policies are under the microscope – and they don't stand up to scrutiny. Audio
'Dismantle it and start again': New Zealand's immigration muddle
Self-serving, messy, and directionless. With record numbers pouring into the country, our immigration policies are under the microscope – and they don't stand up to scrutiny.
AudioTop Stories for Monday 9 October 2023
Top stories for 9 October 2023:
National warns there could be a hung Parliament - or even a second election - if voters don't deliver a clear National-ACT government. T the party's leader… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 6 October 2023
Top stories for Friday October the 6th:
The frosty relationship between potential coalition partners New Zealand First and ACT was on full display in last night's TVNZ minor parties debate.
… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 5 October 2023
Top stories for 5 October 2023:
The latest political poll shows Labour is failing to gain traction with voters.
Te Pāti Māori says a man has been trespassed after he entered the home of candidate… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 4 October 2023
Top stories for 4 October 2023 Police say the bail system is in disarray and disrepair and it's not fit for purpose. We have a new spy agency. It's called MI and is based in the Ministry of Business… Audio
What's at stake for disabled people in Election 2023
Few parties have policies on disability issues this election. How can disabled people ensure their voices are heard? Audio
What's at stake for disabled people in Election 2023
Few parties have policies on disability issues this election. How can disabled people ensure their voices are heard?
AudioPolitical playground stoush: Allegations of porkies and calls of chicken
Chris Hipkins reckon's he'll be fighting fit and ready to re-enter the campaign arena post covid. But the scrapping's well and truly started without him. In isolation, he's dealing with distractions… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 3 October 2023
Top stories for 3 October 2023: We'll take a closer look at what Winston Peters has been saying about climate change on the campaign trail.
Our Climate election debate with National, Labour and the… Audio
String of abuse towards political candidates as election enters final weeks
As the election campaign enters its final weeks, there's been an alarming string of menacing actions towards political candidates - but those being discussed publicly appear to be just the tip of the… Audio
Hipkins off the campaign trail as advanced voting begins
The Labour Party is scrambling to rearrange its election campaign after its leader Chris Hipkins tested positive for Covid-19.
Hipkins started to experience symptoms on Sunday and returned a positive… Audio
National reacts to Hipkins' Covid diagnosis
Covid-19 has intervened in the election campaign, side-lining Labour leader Chris Hipkins just under two weeks out from polling day.
Hipkins started to experience symptoms on Sunday and returned a… Audio
