Election eve: Parties brace for 'very close' result in last campaign day

Election eve: Parties brace for 'very close' result in last campaign day

As the campaign heads to the finish line, follow 1News reporters across New Zealand for the latest from the trail.

Fri, Nov 6

Michael Laws

Winston Peters' dilemma: Is Michael Laws worth it?

Analysis: It was only a matter of time before the former MP and mayor-turned Platform shock-jock let his mouth run off to reveal how little regard he holds for women.

Thu, Nov 5

Michael Laws (left) and Kayla Kingdon-Bebb (right)

NZ First’s Laws sorry for remarks, hours after defending them

Former MP and broadcaster faced backlash from all sides over his comments about Opportunity candidate Kayla Kingdon-Bebb.

Wed, Nov 4

David Seymour, Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty/1News)

Final poll: Election set to go down to wire as National's partners slip

With four days to go until polling day, no party has a clear lead, and the race is shaping up as a possible photo finish between left and right.

Tue, Nov 3

The Electoral Commission confirmed earlier today it was investigating advertising associated with Mowbray’s campaign, and whether it had been properly authorised.

ACT, NZ First approved split-vote campaign – National lodges complaint

National says the campaign risks confusing voters, as the Electoral Commission investigates its advertising.

Fri, Oct 30

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong

Opportunity ruling out NZ First a 'serious consideration', leader says

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***".

Wed, Oct 28

First New Zealand leader Winston Peters

Peters defends NZ First ad blaming 'woke b******t' for navy sinking

Winston Peters says it's "clear as daylight" the captain of the ship was hired through a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programme.

Wed, Oct 28

Election recap: Politicians fight over gangs, cost of living on trail

Election recap: Politicians fight over gangs, cost of living on trail

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

Sat, Oct 24

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

Rawiri Waititi, David Seymour, Chlöe Swarbrick, Winston Peters and Qiulae Wong will take part in TVNZ's Multi-Party Debate tonight.

Kingmakers to face off in TVNZ's Multi-Party Debate

Leaders of the smaller parties will take the spotlight tonight following release of the latest 1News Verian poll.

Tue, Oct 13

Election recap: National says it will create a new marine reserve in Hauraki Gulf

Election recap: National says it will create a new marine reserve in Hauraki Gulf

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

Sat, Oct 10

September 2026
The leaders of parties represented in Parliament as of January 20, 2026 (file image).

'Pretty cool isn't it' - Party reacts to best-ever 1News poll result

The Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick says her party was taking nothing for granted.

Mon, Sep 28

(Composite image by Leon Hyman / 1News)

Poll: Greens surge to best result ever as National, Labour slide further

The 1News Verian poll result would give the party 19 MPs if repeated in November’s election.

Mon, Sep 28

NZ First leader Winston Peters addressed supporters at the Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga.

NZ First vow to 'immediately abolish' Waitangi Tribunal if elected

Party leader Winston Peters said the Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal would be replaced by a new Treaty of Waitangi Completion Commission.

Sat, Sep 26

Winston Peters claims to lead "the only party in parliament with modern Kiwi conservative values".

Full video: NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks in Tauranga

He spoke at the party's Tauranga public meeting at Holy Trinity Church at 2pm.

Sat, Sep 26

New Zealand First Life Member and former Member of Parliament, Jim Peters MNZM, has died.

Winston Peters' brother Jim, former NZ First MP and principal, dies

"Jim dedicated his life to public service, education, and regional development," the party said.

Wed, Sep 16

Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at England's Reading Festival, 2026.

Kneecap invite Winston Peters to NZ shows following low IQ comment

Irish music group Kneecap have invited the foreign affairs minister to their New Zealand shows after he insulted the controversial artists.

Mon, Sep 7

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaks in Hamilton.

Only citizens would get NZ Super under NZ First campaign policy

Peters said the campaign policy was about "economic fairness, and it is about putting New Zealanders first."

Sun, Sep 6

August 2026
Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.

Wed, Aug 12

Christopher Luxon after surviving a second confidence vote

PM wins leadership vote after challenge fails, Penk won't seek re-election

"We're going back to work and we're moving on," says the Prime Minister in a 76-second statement.

Wed, Aug 12

Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters.

Labour rules out NZ First, Hipkins says caucus call was unanimous

"There was not a single person in the Labour team who thought that we should be open to working with NZ First, given their recent behaviour."

Mon, Aug 10

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour.

'Absolute surprise': Peters on Luxon's call for MMP referendum

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the comments during a radio interview this morning.

Thu, Aug 6

Foreign Minister Winston Peters

Analysis: Plenty at stake as Pacific foreign ministers meet

Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves for Fiji today to meet with foreign ministers from around the Pacific. Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver looks at what's on the table.

Thu, Aug 6

The Greens co-leader was kicked out of the debating chamber.

Swarbrick kicked from House, accuses Speaker of 'double standards'

"Am I seriously going to be the worst offender in this for merely daring to point out that the rules are being applied equally?"

Tue, Aug 4

Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters.

'He cannot represent NZ': Hipkins rules out Peters as foreign minister

The Labour leader said Peters should not be foreign minister in any government.

Tue, Aug 4