Election 2023
Media shift blame for misleading tax policy headlines
This week political reporters seized on fresh figures showing the National Party overstated the benefits of its tax cut policy - and accused its leaders of misleading the public. Yet some of them had… Audio
What are the political parties' plans for media?
The media have been a political football this year - and now some politicians are complaining the media are against them in this election. But hundreds of millions of dollars of public money is spent… Audio
Despite struggles, older Chinese voters keen to engage in the political process
Local support groups are bringing candidates from all sides of the political spectrum together to inform the elderly Chinese community.
What young Asian voters want to see from political parties
Asians are the fastest-growing ethnic group in Aotearoa, but some young Asian voters say their voices are not being heard in this election.
National candidates describe threats on campaign trail
National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.
National candidates describe threats on campaign trail
National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.
Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues
Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues. Audio
Asian New Zealanders less engaged in 2020 election
The Electoral Commission is urging Asian residents to get more involved in the upcoming election after a survey showed they had lower levels of participation in the 2020 poll.
The electorate swing, Labour limbo and Luxon-Hipkins two-step
Chris Hipkins needs a new song and dance routine and fast, or he could be doing the limbo and losing the next generation of Labour's leaders. Video, Audio
Opinion polls help Chinese voters engage in the political process
Such polls can also help political parties understand the needs of Chinese voters, analysts and voters say.
Both leaders happy after first TV debate
The National and Labour party leaders each rated their performance in the first leaders debate an 8/10.
The two faced off in the One News debate Tuesday night, with the tightest exchanges over… Audio
Leaders lock horns in first televised debate of campaign
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon locked horns Tuesday night in their first televised campaign debate - a sometimes scrappy, but ultimately unspectacular affair.
The TVNZ debate saw the Labour and… Audio
Tackling the Chinese community's poor representation in NZ politics
It's easier to point to the overall lack of Chinese lawmakers in New Zealand's parliament than it is to identify a particular reason for their absence.
The rise, the fall and the apparent rebirth of New Zealand First
Gone in 2020, washed up and out of the political scene? Not just yet. Assumptions over the demise of Winston Peters and New Zealand First have ignored the old adage – never rule him out. Audio
Scrutiny of candidates prompts pushback and claims of 'agendas'
Scrutiny of political parties' policies intensified this week - and so did the scrutiny of some candidates for seats in Parliament. When TVNZ reported some election candidates’ controversial past… Audio
Asian lawmakers eye greater representation in Parliament on back of list rankings
The next NZ Parliament could contain the largest-ever contingent of politicians with Asian heritage if current polling numbers hold steady over the final six weeks of the campaign.
The history of Asian representation in NZ's Parliament
From one MP in 1996 to eight in 2020, Asian lawmakers are steadily growing in number in the country's legislature.
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections. Audio
Money or the bag: Major parties crashing into the centre
National’s tax plan is a clever political document but raises questions about “heroic” numbers. We look at how much government spending doesn’t change and what’s up for grabs in coalition deals. Plus… Video, Audio
First-time Asian voters embrace New Zealand's democratic process
Approximately 200,000 residents nationwide are expected to vote for the first time in the upcoming election after receiving fast-track residency visas in 2021.
