National leads Labour on seven key issues as final Curia poll shows Parliament deadlocked
In brief National leads Labour on seven of ten policy areas, including the economy, education, taxes and public safety.
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All nine boot camp youths reoffended, but violent crime fell 72%, new figures reveal
In brief All nine surviving boot camp participants reoffended within 12 months of release.
If gaming MMP distorts Parliament, what about the Māori seats?
In brief Commentators have warned that an engineered National overhang could distort Parliament's proportional makeup.
Wong claims board with coalition veto is elected by members
In brief Opportunity says it removed the board’s general power to overrule caucus, but the published constitution still contains the clause.
Government COVID monitors described FDA vaccine information as being ‘weaponised’
In brief Government disinformation monitors reportedly described comparisons between US vaccine information and New Zealand guidance as being “weaponised”.
Are you in the top 10% of income earners?
New Zealand's income data reveals a narrowing wage distribution, with significant growth at the lower percentiles and stagnant real income gains for the top earners.
Labour's Chris Hipkins is quietly confident ahead of election day
Labour leader Chris Hipkins exudes quiet confidence as he campaigns vigorously in the final days before New Zealand's election, focusing on the cost of living and Labour's 'ground game' strategy.
National pushes 'finish the job' rhetoric in final days of campaign
Christopher Luxon urges voters to stick with National's plan amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need to 'finish the job' in the final days of the campaign.
NZ sharemarket about-turns, down 0.6% while global markets plummet
Source: nzherald.co.nz The national airline invests heavily in luxury travel, citing robust demand despite economic uncertainties.
Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
Google's decision to disable AI features in school accounts by default sparks debate over the role of technology in education.
'Common sense has prevailed': Agriculture will remain a standalone subject at high schools
Agriculture will remain a standalone subject in New Zealand high schools after government reversals, highlighting its importance to education and industry.
BNZ profit falls 23% to $1.16b as technology costs and bad debts rise
The Bank of New Zealand's profitability dropped by 23% due to increased technology replacement costs and higher energy expenses affecting business loans.
Laws doubles down before apology as Luxon rules him out of Cabinet
National leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out Michael Laws serving as a minister after the NZ First candidate mocked Opportunity Party candidates and described the party as an expression of authoritarian metropolitan liberalism.
Wong marathon questions become test of political and media integrity
Independent researcher Penny Marie drew attention to Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong crossing the Auckland Marathon finish line wearing a bib registered to another woman.
More Kiwis raid KiwiSaver for hardship than to buy their first home
More than 44,000 New Zealanders withdrew money from KiwiSaver because of financial hardship during the first nine months of 2026, exceeding the number who accessed their savings to buy a first home.
RNZ defends Wong coverage, then stops posting about her
RNZ says it is “confident balance is being achieved” after Chris Lynch Media questioned the number of Facebook posts featuring Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong.