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- Treaty Principles Bill and hīkoiQuiet since 25 Nov 2024
- Under-16 social media ban billQuiet since 29 Aug
- Bed tax and visitor levy debateQuiet since 8 Sep
- Opportunity Party coalition bottom linesOngoing
- National Party election campaign launch 2026Ongoing
- Political polls early 2025Quiet since 11 Mar 2025
- Supermarket split policy debateQuiet since 2 Oct
- Pre-election fiscal update and ACT planOngoing
All stories
October 2026
- National support drops to 29% in latest 1News Verian poll
- Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong discusses election prospects in Dunedin
- National removes volunteer following discovery of sexual conduct conviction
+2 - Hipkins and Luxon urge voters to enrol before Sunday deadline
- National releases 100-day plan for potential second term+2
- Advance voting begins as election enrolment deadline passes+1
- Political careers at stake in Mt Albert electorate battle
- Luxon distinguishes between his gang photos and those of opposition figures+2
- Luxon defends National MP after photo with gang members emerges+2
- Winton Land shareholders express trust concerns at first AGM since founder's resignation
- Late-deciding voters could determine outcome of close election
- Labour candidate resigns after video shows campaigning with gang members+3
- Christopher Luxon visits Bay of Plenty farmers and residents
- Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong rejects claims party is sliding left
- Luxon faces voter disagreement over ruling out Opportunity Party deal+1
- Seven in 10 voters believe health system is in crisis
- National surges to 32% in latest 1News Verian poll+2
- BioOra opens new cancer treatment facility in Christchurch
- Luxon and Hipkins face off in final leaders' debate+3
- Labour releases online safety policy targeting tech giants
- Qiulae Wong responds to allegations of toxic Opportunity Party culture
- Hipkins narrowly wins final leaders' debate against Luxon
- New poll shows Labour leading National in neck-and-neck election+1
- Political parties propose various policies regarding KiwiSaver ahead of election
- Christopher Luxon makes election announcement in Hamilton
- Criticism follows progress on Port Taranaki LNG terminal proposal
- Hipkins challenges Luxon to a debate on health+1
- Calls for political parties to address superannuation sustainability
- National and Labour remain stuck in polls at campaign halfway mark
- National proposes removing right to silence in child murder cases+2
- Commentary on the second leaders' debate
- Labour and National both fall below 30 per cent in new poll
- National candidate walks out of Wellington Bays candidates debate
- Wellington North candidates attend Aro Valley community debate
- Luxon says he will work with whoever is needed for second term+1
- David Seymour open to coalition with Opportunity to block left-wing government
- Kāpiti candidates agree on airport but differ on tax incentives
- Greens pledge to reverse public service budget cuts if elected
- Christopher Luxon clarifies stance on minimum wage inflation increases
- Greens propose giving councils power to implement bed levies
- Opportunity Party leader to contact party with most seats first
- Greens and Te Pāti Māori defend meeting with Mongrel Mob+1
- ACT leader David Seymour speaks to media in Auckland
- National pledges to remove Auckland's ban on minimum car parking+1
- NZ First proposes changes to fast-track residential approval regime
- Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen clash in Hutt South debate
- National and Labour tied in latest 1News Verian poll+2
- Nursing schools told to limit enrolments to 2025 levels+2
- National promises visa prioritisation for partners of New Zealand citizens
- Chris Hipkins supports Labour candidate Max Harris in Tāmaki
- Labour launches Cost of Luxon campaign targeting National's cost of living
- Luxon and Hipkins face off in second leaders' debate+3
- Minor party leaders face off in multi-party debate
- Chris Hipkins answers questions at campaign events in Palmerston North and Auckland
- NZTA orders removal of unauthorised election signs in Northcote
- National party says raising retirement age is off the table+1
- National releases fiscal plan with no tax cuts next term+2
- National's beneficiary drug testing policy receives mixed reactions
- National candidate withdraws from several Auckland Central debates
- Editorial: Aid cuts a rare misstep by Mr Brown?
- Long-serving Taupō radio host Andrew Leiataua dies suddenly
- National proposes requiring students to complete Year 11+2
- Tauranga councillor criticises National Party's Christchurch road funding pledge
- Luxon v Hipkins: Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate set for October 20
- National pledges $300m in loans for agricultural water storage
- NZ First renews push to ban backyard fireworks
- Opportunity leader doubts Luxon's refusal to form coalition
- Qiulae Wong says National’s fishing policies don’t go far enough
- National’s road policies outpace Infrastructure Commission advice
- National proposes random drug testing for Jobseeker beneficiaries+2
- Winston Peters suggests revisiting conversion therapy ban and comments on abortion+1
- National unveils small business policy package
- Rawiri Waititi leads in Waiariki electorate according to new poll
- Coalition projected to retain majority in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll+1
- New 10-year regional deal signed for Otago Central Lakes
- Helen White prepares for close Mt Albert electorate contest
- Labour and National dispute savings from Investment Boost policy
- Chlöe Swarbrick says National attacks on wealth tax are backfiring
- National pledges to reduce foreign aid, use money to increase Pharmac's budget and extend free cancer screening+2
- National and Labour neck and neck in latest poll+1
- Luxon 'looking forward to' Leaders Debate, Hipkins vows he's PM-in-waiting+2
- National pledges $800m for Canterbury motorway and bypass project
- Election 2026: Error page on Labour website as fiscal objective made ‘clearer’, National’s Nicola Willis says ‘not serious people’
- ACT proposes removing tax on KiwiSaver investment earnings+1
- National candidate's election hoarding set alight in Auckland
- National pledges $1.75 billion for Auckland Mill Road project+1
- Labour releases fiscal plan ahead of November election+2
- Letters discuss political campaigns and potential coalition agreements
- David Seymour works shift at St Heliers Four Square
- Candidates hold first election debate on the Chatham Islands
- National announces nine-point energy plan to lower power costs+1
- National Party launches campaign bus in East Auckland
- Election 2026: Farming, tax and climate policy debated at Mystery Creek
- Greens promise to reinstate pay equity, set aside funding for care and support workers
- Foodstuffs disputes plan to spin off Pak'nSave
- New Zealand card surcharge ban stalls as Australia implements ban
- Chris Hipkins criticises campaign to create MMP overhang
- National promises trial of passport-free travel between NZ and Australia
- Epsom candidates discuss school proposal and empty shops
- Minor parties could decide next government in tight election race
September 2026
- Labour MP holds narrow lead in Mt Albert electorate poll
- Christchurch gelato shop launches election scoop poll
- Debbie Ngarewa-Packer leads candidate poll in Te Tai Hauāuru
- Tākuta Ferris open to coalition with National, Act and NZ First
- TVNZ defends election reporting after criticism from senior MP
- No land tax or 'citizens' income' in Opportunity's bottom lines+1
- Labour candidate leads in Te Tai Tonga polling
- Greens eye key portfolios following surge in latest poll+1
- Treasury forecasts smaller deficits and less debt in pre-election update+2
- Sir John Key questions National Party supermarket split policy
- Christopher Luxon discusses National's election campaign launch in Auckland
- Hipkins pledges to reverse pay equity changes within 100 days+2
- Chris Hipkins faces questions during Christchurch campaign visit
- ACT proposes streamlining approvals to attract new supermarkets
- David Seymour warns against supermarket sector interventions
- Luxon responds to NZ First proposal to abolish Waitangi Tribunal
- Why Mt Albert could be pivotal for National as it plots its way back to power
- Labour promises to write off 10% of some student loan balances+3
- National Party launches 2026 election campaign in Auckland+3
- Survey shows support for wealth tax and narrowing political gap
- Petition for Fire and Emergency NZ inquiry delivered to Parliament
- Primary school principals report more children starting school without toilet skills
- Chris Hipkins defends Labour's ambition at Wellington meeting
- Election 2026: National attack ads against Labour use crime footage from Government’s own term
- Christopher Luxon to hold post-Cabinet briefing as Parliament enters final week
- Labour proposes breaking up Foodstuffs and Woolworths from their wholesale arms
- National promises screen ban in early childhood education
- Man identified following fatal house fire on Matakana Island
- Prime Minister Luxon to lead penultimate post-Cabinet press conference
- Police search for missing 12-year-old girl in West Auckland
- Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Te Kūiti
- Auckland Council votes to challenge fast-track developers
- National proposes using visitor levy to fund council tourism spending
- Chris Hipkins dismisses latest poll showing Labour support in mid-20s
- Jessica Rowe selected as National candidate for Kaipara ki Mahurangi
- National and Labour both fall below 30% in new poll+3
- National proposes raising income cap for 5% first home loan scheme
- David Seymour begins putting up election hoardings at midnight
- Coalition members disagree over select committee recommendations for move-on orders
- Green MP refuses apology after claims about MPs' property ownership
August 2026
- Shane Jones accuses kiwifruit industry of slave practices
- National proposes lower student loan repayments for graduates staying in New Zealand
- Proposed bill could allow High Court to block social media sites
- Man dies outside building shared by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith
- Ruapehu mayor concerned after government rules out bed tax
- Luxon defends prioritising rates cap over social media ban
- Winston Peters says bed tax remains an option for government
- Labour to support government bill banning social media for under 16s
- Poll shows voters divided over National keeping Christopher Luxon as leader+2
- National introduces social media ban for those under 16
- Government introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media
- Greg O’Connor considering Wellington City Council by-election run
- Christopher Luxon defends decision to rule out accommodation levy
- National rules out new bed tax despite previous cooperation deal
- National pledges no new taxes and abandons bank and bed tax plans
- Labour outlines fiscal strategy and surplus targets ahead of election
- Accuser of Sir Rod Drury questions Prime Minister in Napier
- Luxon criticises Wellington cycle lanes during public meeting
- National develops new policy for Fire and Emergency New Zealand
- Labour rules out streaming tax following administrative oversight
- Luxon confident of support after failed leadership challenge
- Paul Goldsmith rules out running in Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate
- National out of government in new Talbot Mills poll
- National promises to complete Christchurch Hospital tower if re-elected
- National Party unveils growth plan for the South Island
- Constituents divided following Chris Penk's decision not to contest election
- National Party ran 92 political ads seen exclusively by men
- Luxon meets Vietnamese President following National Party leadership vote
- Opportunity Party leader open to confidence and supply agreement
- Christopher Luxon retains National Party leadership after unsuccessful challenge
- Opportunity Party surges to 8% in latest 1News Verian poll
- Christopher Luxon removes Chris Penk from Cabinet following leadership challenge
- Christopher Luxon retains National Party leadership after confidence vote
- Christopher Luxon survives National Party leadership challenge
- National MPs meet for urgent caucus meeting regarding Christopher Luxon
- Christopher Luxon faces National Party caucus meeting over leadership
- Luxon calls urgent meeting amid National Party leadership speculation
- Christopher Luxon calls urgent caucus meeting amid leadership speculation+3
- Judge liquidates two companies amid Nakhle family legal dispute
- Coalition on track for re-election according to latest poll of polls
- National announces three budget responsibility rules for re-election pitch
- National Party reveals candidate list for 2026 election
- Labour support drops as Opportunity passes 5% threshold in new poll
- Christopher Luxon maintains support for MMP referendum proposal
- New laws for retail crime and citizen’s arrest powers pass
- Luxon promises MMP referendum if re-elected
- Labour unveils $1.56 billion small business policy package
- Christopher Luxon defends use of Defence Force flight for travel
- Luxon apologises for remarks regarding small business mentality
July 2026
- Labour leads National on most important issues in new poll
- Calls for Winston Peters to be sacked over comments to Green MP
- Labour seeks copy of social media ban bill before offering support
- Hipkins and Luxon rule out working with Opportunity Party
- Luxon rules out governing arrangements with Opportunity Party
- Luxon defends timing of National's new parental leave policy
- National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks
December 2025
- New Zealand secures free trade agreement with India
- New Zealand reaches free trade agreement with India+3
- Government proposes law change for restaurants to sell takeaway alcohol
- Parliamentary leaders deliver final speeches as year concludes
- Protesters interrupt Parliament session demanding sanctions on Israel
- Nicola Willis and Ruth Richardson to debate the country's finances+2
- Te Pāti Māori support drops to 1 per cent in latest poll+1
- Auckland house prices remain significantly below peak levels
- Luxon to address social media lobbyist texts and KiwiSaver changes
November 2025
- Labour Party delegates rally in Auckland ahead of election year+1
- Luxon to address proposed increase to default KiwiSaver contribution rate
- Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticises potential coalition partners in Auckland
- Labour MP Greg O’Connor uncertain about political future
- Christopher Luxon dismisses leadership speculation and vows to lead National in 2026
- KiwiSaver provider supports National plan but warns of potential flaws
- National promises to increase KiwiSaver contributions to 12%+2
- Former Labour minister Michael Wood to seek political comeback+2
- Tensions emerge within the coalition Government
- Winston Peters to campaign against new regulatory services law
- Winston Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill if re-elected+1
- Winston Peters declines to rate Christopher Luxon's performance as prime minister
- NZTA unveils proposals for new Mt Victoria tunnel and highway upgrades
- Regulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition support
- Labour party support rises to 38 per cent in new poll
- Labour gains support in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll
- Government to repeal and rewrite Arms Act as part of gun law reforms
- Luxon and Peters clash over potential state asset sales+1
- Luxon to introduce legislation banning social media for under-16s
- Luxon says National may consider asset sales for 2026 election
- Former National MP and minister Roger McClay dies
- Minister warned of retail crime advisory group chair's behaviour
October 2025
- Hipkins targets Luxon over property earnings during capital gains tax debate+2
- Waitangi Tribunal finds Government breached Te Tiriti over te reo Māori
- Four MPs drive from Tauranga to Wellington after flight cancellation
- Opposition promises to repeal changes to marine and coastal rights law
- Hipkins defends Labour economic policy amid National criticism
- Te Pāti Māori co-leader failed to declare two properties
- Winston Peters urges farmers to reject Fonterra brand sale+1
- Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90+4
- National Party support declines in latest political polls
- Climate Minister denied leave to attend major climate summit
- One in seven New Zealanders believe violence may be necessary
- Approval ratings for Luxon and Hipkins drop in latest poll+1
- Actor removed from One NZ ads after sharing Winston Peters' address
- Nicola Willis urges Greens to stop protesters from targeting MPs' homes
- TikTok and Meta warn against social media ban for under 16s+3
- Environment Minister accused of conflict of interest over water consents+1
September 2025
- Luxon says blood cancer patients have not been forgotten
- Inquiry launched into National MP Carl Bates over undeclared properties+1
- National Party deletes Instagram post containing anti-police slogan
- Majority of voters support government cap on council rates
- Labour leads National in latest RNZ-Reid Research poll
- Coalition would lose power in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll
- Shane Jones criticises government managerialism at NZ First convention
- Winston Peters says fixing New Zealand will take time
- Former National MP Harete Hipango joins New Zealand First
- Nelson residents return home after bomb squad callout ends without threat
- Auckland local board member apologises for gesture to Justice Minister
- Foreign investors with residence visas allowed to buy New Zealand homes+2
August 2025
- Labour leads National on cost of living in new Ipsos poll
- Voters losing confidence in Government on key issues
- ACT opposes recommended changes to four-year term referendum proposal
- Criminologist questions effectiveness of proposed social media ban for under-16s
- Gene technology bill delayed after select committee extension
- Ports of Auckland expansion first project approved under fast-track rules
- Grant Robertson defends Covid-era spending and government experience
- Nicola Willis dismisses rumours regarding her potential premiership
- Luxon dismisses polls showing tight electoral race
- Labour support surges while Christopher Luxon popularity hits two-year low+1
- New poll predicts hung Parliament for 2026 election+1
- Labour MPs meet in Christchurch to develop election strategy
- Government to proceed with foreshore and seabed legislation changes+3
- Police review finds former minister likely sexually abused children+4
- Luxon calls for more development at National Party conference
- Trade Minister discusses US tariff hike with American representative
- Foreign tourists to pay fees at four popular conservation sites+1
- National Party members gather in Christchurch for annual conference
- US increases tariffs on New Zealand goods to 15 per cent
- Coalition parties seek consensus after repealing offshore oil and gas ban
July 2025
- Waikato medical school business case shows better cost-benefit ratio
- Winston Peters signals potential changes to foreign buyers ban
- Luxon challenges Labour over policy after FamilyBoost rebate criticism
- New polling suggests National Party may only serve one term
- David Seymour issues new directions for Pharmac+1
- Government approves new medical school at University of Waikato+3
- National supports Labour MP's pay transparency bill+1
- MPs condemn Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung over email
- Te Pāti Māori and Labour miss financial statement deadline
- New Zealand First becomes third most popular party in latest poll+1
June 2025
- Labour leads National on cost of living trust in new poll
- National and Labour MPs clash over state care redress system
- Labour overtakes National in latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll
- Labour overtakes National in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll
- Former deputy press secretary resigns following failure to disclose information
- Two recent political polls show conflicting election outcomes
- Majority of New Zealanders support social media ban for under-16s
- Campaign seeks to ban social media for under-16s
- National and Labour lose support in latest political poll+2
May 2025
- No work done on National's nurse bonding and relocation schemes
- Luxon and Willis to speak in Auckland following Budget announcement
- Former MPs form unofficial committee to review pay equity changes
- Chris Bishop defends Nicola Willis after Budget Day outfit criticism
- Debate on Te Pāti Māori punishments postponed by government
- Parliament adjourns debate on Te Pāti Māori MP suspensions+2
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