Voting behaviour is shaped by a complex interplay of individual predispositions, contextual factors and the perceived importance of competing issues. At its core, issue salience refers to the extent ...

Most people assume that when an election comes down to two main parties, the logic of voting is straightforward: weigh up the options and choose the least bad one. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Extreme weather-related events in early 2026 – including the fatal landslides in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga – have raised a logical question: will climate change and infrastructure resilience be big ...