Election 2020

With Labour returned to power for three more years, BusinessDesk's experienced team covers the post-election government formation and all of the fallout from the big day.
JANE CLIFTON: An extra month is a long time in politics
Opinion

Jane Clifton: JANE CLIFTON: An extra month is a long time in politics

Few would dare to question the prime minister’s now globally-admired kindness.

Jane Clifton 21 Aug 2020
Nats, NZ First promise new border agencies as govt ups quarantine security
Coronavirus

Nats, NZ First promise new border agencies as govt ups quarantine security

The National and New Zealand First parties are seeking to take the initiative on new border control measures.

Pattrick Smellie 20 Aug 2020
PATTRICK SMELLIE: PM hands election date baton to Electoral Commission
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: PATTRICK SMELLIE: PM hands election date baton to Electoral Commission

Having spent the weekend judging the political mood, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has taken the conservative option.

Pattrick Smellie 17 Aug 2020
ELECTION 2020: Ardern extends election date to Oct 17

ELECTION 2020: Ardern extends election date to Oct 17

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a four-week extension to the election campaign period by moving the date of the general election from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17.

Pattrick Smellie 17 Aug 2020