Politics

Key election milestone reached

Today is writ day ̶ a milestone on the election calendar when the formal writ is issued for the 2023 General Election to be held. The Governor-General,... Read More

Election 2023: Latest updates from September 8

Labour is promising another 300 frontline police officers, and new laws to crack down on gangs, if it wins the election. But the commitments have been met... Read More

National leader calls Tauranga traffic a "zoo"

Leader of the National Party Christopher Luxon is describing the traffic in Tauranga as like a "zoo". Visting State Highway 29 in Tauriko today while on the... Read More

Emergency doctors call for 24 hour security staff

Emergency department doctors are calling for political parties to commit to 24 hour security staff in every department across the country. The Australasian College... Read More

Pizza analogy fails to sway vote on STV

Through six votes against five, Whakatāne District Council has opted to stay with the first past the post electoral system for the 2025 local election - though... Read More

Election 2023: Campaign trail heats up

Chris Hipkins was in Auckland today and visited an innovation centre to see how robotic arms are being developed for use in horticulture. He also delivered... Read More

Elections: Enrol now to get your EasyVote card

Time is running out to enrol and receive an EasyVote card for the 2023 General Election. Everyone who is enrolled to vote by September 10 and has an up-to-date... Read More

Calls for AI strategy before election

Technology experts are urging Labour and National to announce an Artificial Intelligence strategy before October's election. New Zealanders have used... Read More

Election 2023: Live updates on September 4

The two biggest political parties spent their weekend kicking off their election campaigns. Labour went first on Saturday, promising free dental for under... Read More

Election 2023: 'More protests, disruptions likely'

More protests are expected to happen along the election campaign trail, the National Party's campaign manager says. Both National and Labour launched... Read More

Larry Baldock runs for Tauranga electorate

As the nation gears up for the 2023 General Elections, former MP and former Tauranga Deputy Mayor Larry Baldock is also declaring his candidacy for the Tauranga... Read More

Medicines crisis declared in NZ

A campaign is underway to tackle the issue of investment and timely access to new and breakthrough medicines for the people of New Zealand. MyLifeMatters,... Read More