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NZ ELECTION 2020

Your Vote 2020 Election Debate.
NZ election 2020

Ardern 'lacked passion' in TV leaders debate - political scientist

1 hour ago
Ardern labelled the tax cuts as 'simply irresponsible'.
NZ election 2020

'I shouldn't get a tax cut right now': Ardern and Collins clash in TV debate

2 hours ago
Have your say here.

Did Jacinda Ardern or Judith Collins' debate performance impress you more?

3 hours ago
Watch the ASB Finance Debate.
NZ election 2020

Finance debate: Showdown between Robertson, Goldsmith, Seymour, Shaw, Tabuteau
Watch as Labour leader Jacinda Ardern reveals what she expects National leader Judith Collins to attack her on during their first TV debate.
NZ election 2020

Labour, National support drops in new poll, ACT jumps
Watch as Labour leader Jacinda Ardern reveals what she expects National leader Judith Collins to attack her on during their first TV debate.
NZ election 2020

As it happened: Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins went head-to-head in first TV debate

Watch: Judith Collins makes "mostly false" claims on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

Collins' claim NSW 'dealt with' COVID better than NZ fact-checked as 'mostly false'
Jacinda Ardern on The AM Show on Tuesday.
NZ election 2020

'Web gremlin' infects Labour site, raises fears of another election delay
Watch: Gerry Brownlee announces the second part of National's border security plan.
Coronavirus

National promises privatised isolation facilities, more arrivals in new border security plan
Jacinda Ardern on The AM Show.
Coronavirus

Ardern confident Kiwis will get COVID-19 vaccine without being forced to
Hannah Tamaki, Tamati Coffey and Rawiri Waititi.
NZ election 2020

Who will take the Waiariki electorate seat?
Jacinda Ardern.
NZ election 2020

Ardern says selfie mistake shows need for 'lots of layers of protection' against COVID-19
Watch: Kelvin Davis defends Government's tourism funding response.
NZ election 2020

Let rich tourists pay to use isolation facilities - ACT
Watch Newshub political reporter Jenna Lynch's report.
NZ election 2020

Revealed: National's $4 billion fiscal hole has gotten even bigger

Watch: Jacinda Ardern apologises for breaking social distancing rules.
NZ election 2020

'I did make a mistake': PM admits breaking social distancing rules
National Party leader Judith Collins.
NZ election 2020

National reveals plan to create at least 100,000 tech jobs
Watch: National's '$4 billion gap' calls into question if it could run economy, says Grant Robertson.
NZ election 2020

National's '$4 billion gap' calls into question if it could run economy - Robertson
Newshub can reveal the Green School attempted to get taxpayer funding last year - but was turned down.
Exclusive
NZ election 2020

Green School previously turned down for Provincial Growth Fund cash
LegaSea, which represents recreational fishers, loves the Greens' fisheries policy - especially a review of the quota system.
Conservation

Recreational fishers applaud Green Party's fisheries policy
Watch: Judith Collins reacts to National's '$4 billion hole'.
NZ election 2020

Collins dismisses '$4 billion gap' as 'entirely inconsequential', says Ardern should be the one to apologise
Watch Judith Collins' full speech.
NZ election 2020

Read and watch: Collins' full speech at National's campaign launch
Watch: Paul Goldsmith addresses the '$4 billion gap'.
NZ election 2020

'We missed it': Goldsmith apologises over National's '$4 billion gap' in fiscal plan
Watch Judith Collins' speech.
NZ election 2020

The National Party launches its election campaign
Watch: Jacinda Ardern rubbishes National's proposed tax cuts as 'totally irresponsible'.
NZ election 2020

Goldsmith 'not surprised' Labour 'highly agitated' over National's proposed tax cuts
Explained: All the major talking points ahead of the 2020 cannabis referendum.
Long Read
Cannabis referendum

How harmful is cannabis really? We take a look at how weed stacks up against alcohol, tobacco, other drugs
Shane Jones is conceding NZ First's future can't rely on him winning Northland - and key to his party's strategy is killing off the Greens.
NZ election 2020

Jones concedes NZ First can't rely on Northland seat, vows to kill off Greens
"I think the Government is very clearly just asking other people to pay for their promises."
NZ election 2020

Labour's sick days, minimum wage increase promises see pushback from business
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the new election date.
NZ election 2020

Full party and candidate line-up revealed for 2020 election as contest heats up
Watch: The candidates react to the poll news.
Newshub Nation

Auckland Central poll puts Labour's Helen White way out in front
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the new election date.
NZ election 2020

Election delay will benefit National, smaller parties - expert
Watch: Billy Te Kahika Jr on Newshub Nation.
NZ election 2020

'I've actually never heard of the guy': Can Billy Te Kahika upset Kelvin Davis in Te Tai Tokerau?
Watch Newshub political editor Tova O'Brien's report.
NZ election 2020

Free money for all under National - irresistible or irresponsible?
Watch as New Zealand First leader Winston Peters responds to National's proposed tax cuts.
NZ election 2020

Peters thinks National's trying to 'bribe' voters with tax cuts
Watch as Labour leader Jacinda Ardern responds to the National Party's proposed tax cuts.
NZ election 2020

'We just can't afford it': Ardern rubbishes National's proposed tax cuts as 'totally irresponsible'

Watch Judith Collins' Friday press conference.
NZ election 2020

Collins not worried about whether Dr Reti wants her job
Watch National leader Judith Collins' press conference.
NZ election 2020

National's promising tax cuts, so how would they affect you?
Watch: Judith Collins and Paul Goldsmith's press conference.
NZ election 2020

National promises 16-month tax cuts, '$3000 into back pockets of average earners'
David Parker and Simon Bridges on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

Labour promises to end tobacco excise tax hikes if elected
This was shameless and an irresponsible pitch for votes, writes Duncan Garner.
Opinion

Peters has plummeted to a frightening new low with latest policy
Watch: Jacinda Ardern predicts the future, struggles with noisy flock of seagulls in bizarre TV interview.
NZ election 2020

NZ Election 2020: How the pandemic is changing campaigning
Watch as New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is asked why sitting MP Jenny Marcroft has been dropped down the party list.
NZ election 2020

Sitting MP Jenny Marcroft dropped to 17 on NZ First list behind nine other candidates

Jacinda Ardern.
NZ election 2020

Labour's $5b list of lower North Island infrastructure projects
Watch National Party leader Judith Collins' press conference.
NZ election 2020

Collins 'staggered' that Robertson thinks GDP recession figures don't reflect wellbeing

Politics
NZ election 2020

As it happened: NZ Election 2020 - Ardern responds to confirmation NZ in recession

This was a new kind of challenge, where I didn't want to go into politics and not do anything meaningful, she says.
NZ election 2020

First-term MPs: Marcroft on her 'trial by fire', Parihaka, and balancing work and home
Grant Robertson was on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

Three factors to Grant Robertson's 'balanced plan' to help economy recover
Twyford says the present Government inherited run-down state highways, and the new investment will create thousands of jobs.
NZ election 2020

Labour promises no new petrol taxes, road user charges
One candidate wouldn't commit, another was unequivocal.
NZ election 2020

Hauraki-Waikato candidates quizzed on if Māori flag should always fly on public buildings
Ian Hutson of the Salvation Army on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

Unemployment, mental health and expensive housing: Biggest issues Kiwis face ahead of election revealed
Watch: Nanaia Mahuta and Donna Pokere-Phillips differed on removing controversial place names.
NZ election 2020

'Why should we glorify them?': Hauraki-Waikato candidates on removing controversial place names

CANNABIS REFERENDUM

Explained: All the major talking points ahead of the 2020 cannabis referendum.
Long Read
Cannabis referendum

How harmful is cannabis really? We take a look at how weed stacks up against alcohol, tobacco, other drugs
The Northland candidates on Newshub Nation.
Newshub Nation

Shane Jones voting 'no' to cannabis because the Greens are voting 'yes'
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the new election date.
NZ election 2020

Election delay will benefit National, smaller parties - expert
Winston Peters spoke to Peter Williams.
NZ election 2020

'Smokers are being screwed': Peters says packet of cigarettes shouldn't be over $20
The candidates discuss the referendums in The Hui's election debate.
Cannabis referendum

Māori candidates make case for cannabis legalisation
Jacinda Ardern on The AM Show.
Cannabis referendum

Ardern reveals why she won't publicly take a side on cannabis referendum
Watch: The report looks at places where cannabis is currently legal.
Cannabis referendum

'Cherry-picking': Report into cannabis legalisation harm slammed by NZ Drug Foundation
Watch: Reports have estimated the Government would make more than $1 billion a year in tax if cannabis is legalised.
Cannabis referendum

Govt would make more than $1 billion a year in tax if cannabis is legalised - report
Watch Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick and National MP Nick Smith debate the recreational cannabis referendum on Newshub Nation.
Cannabis referendum

Peters hits out at 'hypocrisy' of having Smokefree 2025 goal alongside cannabis referendum
Drug researcher Chris Wilkins of Massey University on The AM Show.
Opinion
Cannabis referendum

Time to end 'five decades of failure' and legalise cannabis

EUTHANASIA REFERENDUM

Watch: How New Zealanders reacted to the news euthanasia would go to a referendum.
NZ election 2020

Seymour urges religious leaders not to 'force' their beliefs about euthanasia on others
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the new election date.
NZ election 2020

Election delay will benefit National, smaller parties - expert
Watch the debate's questions on the referendums.
Euthanasia referendum

Tamihere to vote against legalising euthanasia, dubs it 'Kill the Māori Bill'
Watch: How New Zealanders reacted to the news euthanasia would go to a referendum.
Long Read
Euthanasia referendum

The Kiwi who will choose to die if NZ votes to legalise euthanasia

Watch: How New Zealanders reacted to the news euthanasia would go to a referendum.
Euthanasia referendum

Unsure which way to vote in the End of Life Choice referendum? Four experts weigh up the pros and cons
Sir Michael Cullen.
Euthanasia referendum

Former Deputy PM throws support behind euthanasia law following terminal diagnosis
Watch: Vicki Walsh, who has terminal cancer, says she'll be voting against legalising euthanasia.
Euthanasia referendum

'I suffer for my children': Terminal cancer patient reveals why she's voting against legalising euthanasia
Watch: Shirley Seales is continuing her daughter Lecretia's call for legalising euthanasia.
Euthanasia referendum

'I owe it to my daughter': Mother continues daughter's call for euthanasia legalisation after her painful death
Cannabis referendum explained: What Kiwis will vote for or against.
Polls

Kiwis back euthanasia, split on legalising cannabis - poll
Watch: Judith Collins was on The AM Show.
The National Party

'A sop to gay couples': Collins' controversial stances on abortion, cannabis, sex work, same-sex marriage and euthanasia

ELECTION 2020 EXPLAINED

Here's what you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this October.
NZ election 2020

NZ Election: Guide on everything you need to know
Watch: A Newshub-Reid Research poll shows support for both recreational cannabis and euthanasia has dropped.
Euthanasia referendum

Euthanasia referendum explained: Everything you need to know
Explained: All the major talking points ahead of the 2020 cannabis referendum.
Cannabis referendum

Everything you need to know about this year's cannabis referendum

NEWSHUB NATION

Shane Jones is conceding NZ First's future can't rely on him winning Northland - and key to his party's strategy is killing off the Greens.
NZ election 2020

Jones concedes NZ First can't rely on Northland seat, vows to kill off Greens
Politics
Newshub Nation

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's plan to return the Māori party to parliament

The Northland candidates on Newshub Nation.
Newshub Nation

Shane Jones voting 'no' to cannabis because the Greens are voting 'yes'
Watch: The candidates react to the poll news.
Newshub Nation

Auckland Central poll puts Labour's Helen White way out in front
Chris Hipkins and Shane Reti on Newshub Nation.
Newshub Nation

National backs Govt strategy of not committing to single COVID-19 vaccine

THE HUI

Hannah Tamaki, Tamati Coffey and Rawiri Waititi.
NZ election 2020

Who will take the Waiariki electorate seat?
One candidate wouldn't commit, another was unequivocal.
NZ election 2020

Hauraki-Waikato candidates quizzed on if Māori flag should always fly on public buildings
Watch the debate.
NZ election 2020

Hauraki-Waikato candidates go head-to-head in election debate
Video: The Hui
NZ election 2020

NZ Election 2020: Who will take the Hauraki-Waikato electorate after a decade of Mahuta at the helm?