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New Zealand's election is set to produce the biggest vote share for minor parties in more than 20 years, with the Greens leading the way.

Foreign policy has yet to feature significantly this election despite its obvious implications for national security and development. Internationally, observers are looking for what the elections will mean for policy towards Aukus, the Ukraine War, and, crucially, climate change, writes Robert Patman.

India squad for ACT: Experienced midfielder Sushila Chanu rested due to suspected ACL injury

A new early childhood workforce strategy will aim to retain and upskill staff in the sector.

Centre-right opposition National's slogan is Get New Zealand Back On Track - but is Chris Luxon's campaign running off the rails?

Tradition gives Mt Albert to Labour, but is that a sure thing in this election season of switching allegiances?

The NZ First leader says he doesn’t need to have a relationship with Christopher Luxon to form a government. He tells political editor Jo Moir it's all about trust.

Will there be protracted post-election negotiations? Will New Zealand First be willing to support a National/Act coalition, or will it attempt to become National’s preferred partner and reduce Act to a supporting role? 

When the election is over, and a government is formed, Christopher Luxon may finally admit the mistake he made when he single-handedly breathed life into Winston Peters’ campaign, writes Jo Moir