As the campaign heads to the finish line, follow 1News reporters across New Zealand for the latest from the trail.
Politics
3:07pm
2:23
Opinion: Election promises are focusing on the next six months, but Frances Cook speaks to four financial experts who would prefer to shift the focus to the next 20 years.
Life
6:00am
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to reporters as the final day of voting approaches.
Saturday 1:08pm
Opinion: In the final of our pre-election State of the Nation series, a 30-year-old Southlander shares her views about New Zealand and which way she intends to vote on November 7.
Saturday 6:00am
National says the campaign risks confusing voters, as the Electoral Commission investigates its advertising.
Fri, Oct 30
5:14
National has dropped back from last week but Labour has failed to gain.
Tue, Oct 27
Meanwhile 70% of voters want schools to keep the Government's hour-a-day reading, writing and maths rule.
Wed, Oct 21
The latest 1News Verian poll has been released 18 days from the election.
Tue, Oct 20
National health spokesperson Simeon Brown said the party had inherited a system in crisis and had made progress on emergency department waits.
Health
A tight election means the outcome in some electorates could sway the result.
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Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 66-year-old retired tradesman shares his views on the state of Aotearoa and how he plans to vote on November 7.
Sat, Oct 24
Opinion: A 64-year-old Wellingtonian shares his views on the state of Aotearoa and the upcoming election.
Sat, Oct 17
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A political commentator has described last night's Kaupapa Māori Debate as 'scrappy', saying they could understand if voters were getting 'hōhā' of politicians getting into each over the issues.
Te Ao Māori
"We’re really going to drill deep into kaupapa Māori that are important to Māori voters," says host Scotty Morrison.
Thu, Oct 29
Seven main political parties have put up representatives for the debate starting at 7.30pm.
Vote Compass reveals where voters have different views to the parties they back.
With minor parties potentially holding the balance of power, some leaders are drawing firm lines around who they will work with - and who they won’t.
Chris Hipkins says tenants would have greater security if Labour wins next week’s election, with landlords required to give valid reasons for ending tenancies.
Wed, Oct 28
Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong says ruling out NZ First has become a "serious consideration" after Winston Peters defended a party ad blaming the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui on "woke bulls***".
Winston Peters says it's "clear as daylight" the captain of the ship was hired through a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programme.
Jack Tame hosts the final TVNZ debate with the seven major parties on November 5.
Peters’ ten-point rail policy would extend Te Huia beyond 2027, add $130 million in new trains, and upgrade the Kaimai Tunnel to boost freight capacity.
Non-white candidates report rising racial abuse and death threats, as experts warn racism is becoming dangerously mainstream.
Mon, Oct 26
Luxon is speaking from Auckland's Beachlands at around 1.20pm.
New Zealand
Advance voting is underway ahead of the November 7 election, with the Electoral Commission outlining rules for campaigning, freebies and photography.
Voters have until midnight tonight to enrol to vote for November's general election.
Sun, Oct 25
Roger Buchanan was removed from his roles with the party after the New Zealand Herald sought comment about his 2021 conviction for sexual conduct with a minor.
Crime and Justice
“We are running the study since 2020, inside election times and outside of election times, and we never had less disinformation,” she said.
Her comments came as Opportunity launched a proposal for a Future Generations Commissioner - something National and Labour both greeted with scepticism.
Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.
