Day, Tom

Analysis: These 15 seats could decide this election

A tight election means the outcome in some electorates could sway the result.

Fri, Nov 6

6:57

National and Labour have plenty of partners to choose from. They may need a few.

Analysis: Steel yourself for a four-party coalition

The final 1News Verian poll of the campaign shows the right and left blocs are too close to separate.

Wed, Nov 4

4:05

Advanced voting is racing along this year.

Analysis: There's a pattern when turnout is high. But no guarantee of a repeat

Advance voting turnout is high so far and could sway the election result.

Tue, Nov 3

6:09

Analysis: The 15 seats that will decide this election

A tight election means the outcome in some electorates could sway the result.

Tue, Oct 27

6:57

Chris Luxon (left) and Winston Peters (right) (file image).

Analysis: The real roadblock to Opportunity isn’t Luxon, it’s Peters

The National Party leader is facing constant questions about doing a potential deal with Opportunity.

Thu, Oct 22

Analysis: These 15 seats could decide this election

A tight election means the outcome in some electorates could sway the result.

Fri, Nov 6

6:57

Analysis: Steel yourself for a four-party coalition

The final 1News Verian poll of the campaign shows the right and left blocs are too close to separate.

Wed, Nov 4

4:05

Analysis: There's a pattern when turnout is high. But no guarantee of a repeat

Advance voting turnout is high so far and could sway the election result.

Tue, Nov 3

6:09

Analysis: The 15 seats that will decide this election

A tight election means the outcome in some electorates could sway the result.

Tue, Oct 27

6:57

Analysis: The real roadblock to Opportunity isn’t Luxon, it’s Peters

The National Party leader is facing constant questions about doing a potential deal with Opportunity.

Thu, Oct 22

The shadow of Qiulae Wong's Opportunity Party hangs over either side's chances of forming a government.

Analysis: Could extra seats in Parliament decide the election?

Spoiler alert: This election is going to be really close, writes 1News Politics Producer Tom Day.

Tue, Oct 20

1:28

August 2026

The Prime Minister, flanked by the National Party President and other senior MPs, said he had the "full support" of his caucus.

Analysis: Luxon survives, but how long for?

1News Politics Producer Tom Day reflects on where an extraordinary day in Wellington leaves the National Party.

Thu, Aug 13

1:45

July 2026

Ministry considers cutting number of firms constructing school property

The Ministry of Education says the move is about reducing work and making the process quicker.

Tue, Jul 7

1:36

June 2026

Are voters falling out of love with our major parties?

Analysis: NZ sours on National and Labour, minor parties on the rise

The last time Labour and National's ranking combined was this low was in 1996.

Tue, Jun 23

Poll: Big two parties at 30-year low, Opportunity nears 5% threshold

Both Labour and National have taken falls in the latest 1News Verian poll.

Tue, Jun 23

5:38

May 2026

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

The Government's goal of getting back to surplus was the key focus of this Budget.

Fri, May 29

5:01

April 2026

Jones' 'butter chicken tsunami' comment 'scaremongering', says PM

NZ First deputy leader cops a broadside from the Prime Minister for comments about NZ's free trade agreement with India.

Mon, Apr 20

2:07

The poll result heaps more pressure on Christopher Luxon.

Poll: National and PM nosedive to new lows, left bloc would gain power

The results of the 1News Verian poll show that if an election were to be held today Labour and its partners would knock the coalition out of power.

Sun, Apr 19

6:37

Richard Chambers was appointed as Police Commissioner in November 2024.

I made a mistake, Police Commissioner says of historic complaint

After an 18-month battle to get hold of official information, it can be reported Police Commissioner Richard Chambers had a complaint upheld against him.

Wed, Apr 8

1:30

Analysis: Chris Bishop hit hard in PM's reshuffle

Bishop has lost his roles as Leader of the House and National Party campaign chair.

Thu, Apr 2

4:08

March 2026

Chris Hipkins reveals Labour caucus reshuffle

The changes come eight months out from the general election, and sees Willow-Jean Prime dropped from education.

Wed, Mar 11

2:40

February 2026

Minister’s electorate office blocked emails from McSkimming complainant

Recently released documents show Mark Mitchell’s electorate staff stopped messages from Ms Z after forwarding her complaints to his ministerial office. The Minister says his team followed proper protocol.

Sat, Feb 21