NZ Herald
October 2026
Election 2026: David Seymour outlines Act’s fiscal plan, Luxon details National’s education plan
Election 2026: Act promises big public spending cuts and cuts to aid to drive debt $12.4b lower — but no income tax cuts
Less debt gives New Zealand room to respond to the next earthquake, a financial crisis, pandemic or other disruption. We need the financial capacity to support recovery without placing an unmanageable burden on taxpayers.”
People with genuine, enduring conditions will retain appropriate long-term support. Consistent assessment helps distinguish those unable to work from those who can work with support, protecting the safety net and reducing avoidable dependency,
Our priority is to balance the books with no new taxes, then deliver large-scale, broad-based tax relief. Lasting tax reductions must be backed by lasting spending control,
Black Caps v India: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Lockie Ferguson back in ODI squad, eye on 2027 World Cup
With coach Rob Walter naming an extended 21-man group for the five matches, the Black Caps will welcome back T20 freelancers Finn Allen and
El Niño 2026: What growers need to know this season — Chris Brandolino
Rugby NPC quarter-finals: It’s do or fly time for the Hawke’s Bay Magpies
Hawke’s Bay club cricket: Marist recruit for a big season
Election 2026: Q&A with Labour’s Whangārei candidate Dr Gary Payinda
Election 2026: Six East Cape and Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates back reversing Equal Pay Amendment Act
Rotorua car dealership to close, site to become new NZ Post depot
Lawter to close Mount Maunganui manufacturing plant, Whareroa Marae welcomes change
Dubai-Tel Aviv flight: Passenger takes controls after captain attacked with axe — Lifang Chen
Former Whanganui Girls’ High teacher Rupert de Smidt has registration cancelled after ‘stalking conduct’
Rotorua QE Health building: National re-election promise ‘a long way’ from investment — Labour
Election 2026: Five candidates to contest Whanganui seat
Tukituki candidate Kaleb Hawkins pulls out hours before nomination deadline
'Process was fake': What the victim's mother said after botched execution | Ryan Bridge TODAY
US C-17 Globemaster jets plan more flights over New Zealand for military training
Rotorua QE Health building: National to explore new surgery, dialysis centre if re-elected
Investing: What rising bond yields means for your portfolio | Ryan Bridge TODAY
US 10-year bond yields hit highest level in 24 years, Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson joins Herald NOW to explain why it could be good news
Taine Randell lands at No 9 on NZ First’s election list
Election 2026: Green co-leader says long-term plan for roads and rail needed
Election 2026: John Key shines in Future of NZ debate, but Tamatha Paul pushes back on billionaires
Election 2026: Sir John Key, Tamatha Paul sound off on whether billionaires are ‘morally offensive’ in debate
US C-17 Globemaster jets fly over New Zealand for military training
Northland teacher David Cowan jailed for indecent acts against three girls
But Cowan’s reputation unravelled after three victims disclosed historical sexual abuse, leading to him being jailed for more than five years