Navigation for News Categories
Election 2026
Featured Election 2026 stories
Judith Collins retires from politics
First elected in 2002, Collins is one of the most experienced politicians in the government, and is taking up the role of President of the Law Commission.
-
No 'splashing the cash' in this year's Budget, Willis says
10:06 am todayDespite it being election year, there will be no big spend-up, the Finance Minister is warning.
-
What voters think about Labour's options after election
about 1 hour agoLeader Chris Hipkins has so far refused to say which parties Labour would or would not work with in a future government. Audio
-
'Not enough': Parties respond to funding for weather-hit communities
6:06 am todayMarae that provided welfare will receive $1m, but Te Pāti Māori's co-leader says their communities often face severe weather and need money for resilience.
Election 2026 headlines with summaries.
-
Pessimistic voters look to Winston Peters to be the change candidate
27 Jan 2026Analysis: For a man who claims little regard for the polls, the NZ First leader will surely be feeling more favourably toward their latest offerings. Audio
-
NZ First climbs into third place in latest poll
27 Jan 2026The latest RNZ-Reid Research results, if replicated on polling day, would return the coalition to power with a narrow majority. Audio
-
RNZ-Reid Research poll: View all results and charts
27 Jan 2026Just looking for the numbers from our latest poll? Check out RNZ's interactive charts.
-
Maureen Pugh to retire from Parliament
24 Jan 2026National's West Coast-Tasman MP announced she will retire from politics at this year's election, citing family, health and a desire to "rest a little". Audio
-
Coalition extends lead over left bloc in latest Poll
22 Jan 2026New Zealand First has soared to nearly 12 percent in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, its highest result since the survey launched in early 2021.
-
'The clock is ticking' on Luxon as PM, says Hipkins as Labour prepares for election
22 Jan 2026The Labour leader says the odds are against his party for this year's election, but he's determined to buck the trend.
-
'The logical time': PM Luxon sets election for 7 November
21 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon made the announcement from National's caucus retreat in Christchurch.
Top News stories
- Mount Maunganui landslide victim formally identified as Max Furse-Kee
- Curtains down for Crusher Collins, one of politics' leading players
- Mayor condemns 'ecological vandalism' on Marlborough beaches
- Evidence contradicts Trump immigration officials' accounts of violent encounters
- Former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe delivers his valedictory speech
Subscribe
Get the top 8 headlines each day at 8am with our daily email newsletter.
