Election 2023
A look ahead to the US election & a look back at ours
A look at how US media have coped with the controversial campaign for the upcoming election there - and we look back at how our media fared covering the election here one year ago. Audio
Asian candidates demonstrated fundraising prowess in 2023 election
National Party candidates of Indian descent led the pack, according to figures released by the Electoral Commission last month.
New proposed tenacy polices put renters against landlords
Under the new coalition governmnet, landlords may soon be able to evict tenants without providing a reason.
Eight MPs of Asian descent to represent their communities in Parliament
Asian lawmakers fail to increase their representation in the Beehive after matching the number they achieved in 2017 and 2020.
National lacks Indian representation in Parliament for second consecutive term
Indian community's fears are confirmed by the announcement of the final results for the 2023 election.
Eight MPs of Asian descent to represent their communities in Parliament
Asian lawmakers fail to increase their representation in the Beehive after matching the number they achieved in 2017 and 2020.
Special votes to decide make-up of next government
The make-up of the next parliament will be clearer when the full election results come out at 2pm Friday.
As well as a thorough audit of the election, the official results will include the choices of… Audio
Take me to your leader
Our new political leaders got off on the wrong foot this week with the political press pack by keeping them at arm's length over their negotiations to from the new government. Was this a genuine media… Video, Audio
Luxon eyes Indian representation in Parliament from National ‘in due course’
National's leader responds to questions about his party's failure to secure Indian representation in Parliament.
Chinese candidates nervous about election fate
Some Chinese candidates vying for a seat in Parliament still aren't sure whether they'll make the cut once the special votes are confirmed.
Mixed results for Indian candidates in 2023 election
At least three Indian candidates from National, ACT and Labour look set to represent the community in Parliament.
Indian-origin candidates highlight election priorities
Crime and the rising cost of living are key areas of concern for right-leaning candidates, while the left block is focussing on education and healthcare.
National’s Siva Kilari refuses to be intimidated in election race
The RNZ Asia team joins the party's highest-ranked list candidate of Indian origin as he campaigns on the streets of Manuwera in South Auckland.
Labour’s Naisi Chen encouraged by Chinese community’s support
The RNZ Asia team joins the party's only Chinese-origin candidate as she campaigns on the streets of East Coast Bays on the northern edge of the Auckland.
Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan rejects ‘soft on crime’ criticism
The RNZ Asia team joins one of the first Indian-origin candidates to win an electorate seat as she tries to convince voters in Maungakiekie to return her to Parliament.
National's Mahesh Muralidhar claims to be a ‘blue-green candidate’
The RNZ Asia team joins the National candidate seeking to turn the Auckland Central electorate from green to blue by campaigning on environmental issues.
National's Nancy Lu wants to help crime victims overcome trauma
The RNZ Asia team joins a list-only candidate who is looking to be National's first Chinese-origin MP after three years.
The election workers counting for democracy
From preparations that begin two years out, to a double vote count after the polls close, our elections are a massive logistical exercise. Audio
Long pants, Lazarus Peters, missing bits, & winners & losers
Wrapping up Election 2023, there's still plenty to play for ahead of election day. We review the highs and lows of Election 2023, unpack National's 'Winston Strategy', consider the missed… Video, Audio
Green Party candidate in spotlight over social media posts
Maungakiekie candidate Sapna Samant deletes posts saying "white people are stupid" and making disparaging comments on electorate rival.
