Politics

National's leader responds to questions about his party's failure to secure Indian representation in Parliament.

Voters in the country's most Asian electorate are counting on the new government to deliver on its promises to cut crime and give the economy a shot in the arm.

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.

At least three Indian candidates from National, ACT and Labour look set to represent the community in Parliament.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The RNZ Asia team joins the National candidate seeking to turn the Auckland Central electorate from green to blue by campaigning on environmental issues.

The RNZ Asia team joins a list-only candidate who is looking to be National's first Chinese-origin MP after three years.

The RNZ Asia team joins the Green Party's only Chinese-origin candidate on the campaign trail in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs.

Maungakiekie candidate Sapna Samant deletes posts saying "white people are stupid" and making disparaging comments on electorate rival.

Local support groups are bringing candidates from all sides of the political spectrum together to inform the elderly Chinese community.

Leader David Seymour believes such restrictions are ineffective in combating migrant exploitation.

Asians are the fastest-growing ethnic group in Aotearoa, but some young Asian voters say their voices are not being heard in this election.

National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.

National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.

Mahesh Bindra says he needed to pull out of his electorate race in Auckland due to ongoing business commitments in India.