Katie Scotcher

ACT leader David Seymour says he believes a deal is possible in a matter of days, but adds no one party can force the others to follow the same timetable.

He says National, ACT and New Zealand First… Audio

Work to form the next government has taken a big leap forward, with ACT's David Seymour and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters meeting at Parliament.

It was the first time the two leaders have… Audio

Labour MP Ginny Andersen has been accused of bullying a teenage volunteer over a period of three years. The party's general secretary has confirmed the party is investigating the allegations… Video, Audio

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has opened the door to campaigning on a capital gains and wealth tax in 2026.

Hipkins unequivocally ruled out doing so ahead of this year's election, exposing clear… Audio

Negotiations to form the next National-led government will step up a notch on Monday, with all parties hoping to lock in a deal as soon as possible.

Those involved will likely be grappling with… Audio

National's "worst-case scenario" has become a reality - the party needs New Zealand First to form a government. After 20 long days of counting, re-counting and double checking ballots the final… Video, Audio

An international law expert suspects calls for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas will be ignored. Aid agencies have been pleading for an immediate ceasefire, to allow for the safe… Audio

Chris Hipkins has given a strong indication he is happy to stay on as leader of the Labour Party.

He made the comments as he entered Tuesday morning's caucus meeting. The caucus meeting is the first… Audio

Crushed Labour MPs - grappling with the reality of being banished to the opposition benches - will start returning to the capital on Monday. Preliminary election night results show Labour's share of… Audio

After a gruelling six weeks, Politicians have had a frantic final day of campaigning, ahead of voting closing tomorrow night. Polls suggest National and ACT have the edge - but would need New Zealand… Video, Audio

Following some disagreement and delay, the Press Leaders' debate will finally take place in Christchurch this evening. The two Chrises were set to face off in the notoriously rowdy debate last week… Video, Audio

Win or lose, Labour's caucus is set to shrink dramatically at the election.

The party won a historic MMP majority in 2020, bringing in a whopping 65 MPs.

But Labour's facing a very different… Audio

Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon have cranked the election campaign energy up a notch.

The two leaders went head-to-head in an electric leaders debate Wednesday night, hosted by Newshub's Patrick… Audio

National is promising to impose tougher sanctions on beneficiaries who repeatedly fail to turn up to job interviews. Punishments could include mandatory community work or having their welfare support… Audio

The Mayor of cyclone ravaged Wairoa wants the leaders of National and ACT to come to his town and commit to funding its rebuild.

Craig Little says neither leader has visited the small Hawke's Bay… Audio

As senior doctors walked off the job for a second time this month, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has promised to fund the training of more doctors, if re-elected. The party has committed to… Audio

Labour has beefed up security at its events after the party's campaign launch was infiltrated by fringe protesters.

Party Leader Chris Hipkins was campaigning in Christchurch on Sunday, where he… Audio