PremiumOpinionOpinion byAudrey YoungSenior Political Correspondent·NZ Herald·15 Jul, 2026 02:17 AM5 mins to readAudrey Young, Senior Political Correspondent at the New Zealand Herald based at Parliament, specialises in writing about politics and power.Paul Henry (right) said he wants to stop "a really strong" New Zealand First. Photo / Sylvie Whinray First of all, let’s assume that Newstalk ZB broadcaster Mike Hosking will not be helicoptered into the National Party this election in a bid to revive its flagging support.
A week ago, that could have been a punchline in a Willie Jackson joke. But the political landscape has been shaken
