What does Christopher Luxon want his political legacy to be?

We’re now in the final hours of the election campaign, and Christopher Luxon is fighting to secure a second term as Prime Minister. When National came to power, it promised to get the economy back on track, deliver tax relief, and restore law and order. But with the cost of living still weighing …

The campaign moment Chris Hipkins won’t forget

We’re now in the final stretch of the election campaign, and Chris Hipkins is hoping to lead Labour back into Government.  Labour has been campaigning with a focus on easing the cost of living, improving public services, and building a fairer economy.  For Hipkins, the last few weeks has been an …

Final sprint: Major parties make last pitch to undecided Kiwis

The major parties are making their last pitch to voters, crisscrossing the country, trying to win over undecided Kiwis and convince them they deserve another three years in Government.  But while the party leaders are focused on winning power, there’s another battle playing out behind the scenes: …

Will fewer WoF checks come at a cost to road safety?

There are some new Warrant of Fitness rules that could save Kiwis billions.  The changes mean people who buy a new car will only need to get their next WOF after four years.  Vehicles aged 4 to 14 will only need a WOF every two years - with cars over 14 still needing one every year.  Today on Th…

Can The Warehouse win back Kiwi shoppers?

The Warehouse built its name on being the place where everyone gets a bargain.  But with Kmart winning over shoppers and Temu competing for their dollars online, the red shed has struggled to keep its place in Kiwi shopping baskets.  Now, the company has unveiled a new strategy to turn things aro…

Which party’s economic plan would leave you better off?

Every party promises a stronger economy. But what would their plans actually mean for your wages, bills and tax? In the final episode of The Front Page’s election series, Chelsea Daniels asks National’s Nicola Willis, Labour’s Barbara Edmonds, ACT’s David Seymour, the Greens’ Lawrence Xu-Nan, New …

Should New Zealand make voting compulsory?

With just days to go until election day, hundreds of thousands of eligible New Zealanders could find themselves unable to have their say.  The rules governing this year’s election have undergone their biggest overhaul since MMP was introduced.  The Electoral Amendment Act 2025 has restricted the …

'It's moronic': Wayne Brown attacks fast-track housing system

Auckland’s mayor wants control of the city’s roads and rail network and he wants the next Government to hand it over.  As he did before the last election, Wayne Brown has released a manifesto outlining what Auckland Council wants from the next government.  Just nine days out from the election, he…

Who governs New Zealand if the election ends in a deadlock?

Imagine waking up after election night to find neither side has enough seats to govern.  Polls have suggested there is a chance we'll see a hung parliament, with neither the left or right blocs having a majority of seats.  With election day fast approaching, we're looking under the bonnet of how …

Who has the best plan for our schools?

Children falling behind. Teacher shortages. Classroom disruption. Questions over what our kids are learning, and whether the system is giving every child the chance to succeed.  Education is one of the few issues where the consequences of political decisions can last a lifetime.  Are our children…