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Yes voice campaign gets NZ support from Maori Party

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party, has offered support to the Yes campaign in Australia's voice referendum.

'It’s the media’s fault'

'It’s the media’s fault'

The severity of the problem of a commercially viable local media is obvious, but the discussion on what to do is lacking, with National and Act failing to even turn up to a debate this week, writes Mark Jennings

Luxon impresses in Taranaki, still doesn't know Winston

Luxon impresses in Taranaki, still doesn't know Winston

The early morning All Blacks game wiped half of the crowd expected for Luxon's first New Plymouth visit, but those who came were all ears for the National leader

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Record immigration will put pressure on NZ's population, infrastructure and productivity – where’s the election debate?

The concerns of various pundits and politicians earlier this year that New Zealand might struggle to attract immigrants turned out to be premature. In fact, the country’s population has been boosted to the extent it should be a bigger election issue than it is.

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Defining Issues: Three major climate questions for next govt

In this first part of a three part series, political parties spoke to Newsroom about their approaches to adaptation, the next climate plan and farm emissions.

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'Minor' party leaders quizzed at TVNZ debate on issues ranging from coalition building to lying

Peters, Seymour clash in TVNZ election debate

Leaders of the four minor parties expected to enter parliament after New Zealand's October 14 election have sparred in a televised debate.

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National wheels out ex-PM Key in latest NZ poll push

More than 200,000 people have cast advance votes ahead of election day in New Zealand, where centre-right opposition National continues to lead the polls.

ACT Health contradicted itself keeping bad survey results secret, review finds

ACT Health contradicted itself keeping bad survey results secret, review finds

Opposition hails a 'big win' for transparency in overturned FOI decision.

The Canberra Times

New Zealand’s crisis-hit farmers feel the gloom, potentially putting climate action in jeopardy

New Zealand’s crisis-hit farmers feel the gloom, potentially putting climate action in jeopardy

A tough year for farmers, from Cyclone Gabrielle to double-digit inflation, could translate into more votes for parties less keen to put a price on farm emissions

The Guardian - AU

For Luxon it's better the devil you (claim not to) know

For Luxon it's better the devil you (claim not to) know

Although Luxon has already shown he is sufficiently desperate for power to contemplate a deal with NZ First, those dreaming he might work with the Greens are likely to be disappointed, writes Peter Dunne

National on track for New Zealand election win

National on track for New Zealand election win

National leader Chris Luxon has registered as the top choice of New Zealanders for the first time, just 10 days out from the October 14 election.

After ANU stabbing furore, top cop says community safety should outweigh patient privacy

After ANU stabbing furore, top cop says community safety should outweigh patient privacy

Top cop questions if the balance is right.

The Canberra Times

The battle for NZ’s farming heartland: Groundswell, ACT and the changing face of rural politics

The battle for NZ’s farming heartland: Groundswell, ACT and the changing face of rural politics

Andrew Hoggard’s resignation in May as president of Federated Farmers, followed swiftly by his appearance high on the ACT Party’s candidate list, might have seemed seem like just another of the election’s minor subplots.

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Tāmaki: When two tribes go to war

A knife-edge poll result in the previously rock-solid National seat of Tāmaki sets the scene for a debate with a distinct lack of camaraderie between the two allies of the right. Tim Murphy was in the room.

Vaping promises up in smoke

Vaping rates, particularly among young people, have rapidly risen. Our political parties are starting to take notice, but the next government must turn proposals into policies, says Prof Kelly Burrowes

David Seymour tells what Act will use its 'stronger brew' to do

Greater cuts to the public service and a discussion on co-governance are near-enough to bottom lines for the Act Party, says its leader. Act will be National’s 'economic conscience'.

Asian Games | The slide in Asian hockey doesn’t augur well, on or off the field

China's hockey team earned respect with their incredible performance, topping Pool B and advancing to the semifinals. Pakistan and Malaysia, both former champions, were eliminated. China's success shows the rise of the sport in the continent, but the decline of overall standards should be a cause for concern. India must…

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Racism, threats and home invasions: candidates face abuse on New Zealand’s campaign trail

As candidates report physical assaults and racist attacks, prime minister Chris Hipkins says some parties are ‘deliberately trying to persecute minorities’

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Promises to get tough on youth crime might win votes – but the evidence shows it hasn’t worked for NZ

The promise to “get tough on youth crime” is a New Zealand election perennial. This year, parties on both the left and right have pledged to crack down on young offenders – despite a lot of evidence that such approaches do not work in the long term.

Where's the action on MMP?

On the 30th anniversary of the referendum to change to MMP, Michael Swanson urges the next government to act on the 2023 Independent Electoral Review and make changes for the better.

'Chicken' Luxon walks from COVID-hit NZ leaders debate

New Zealand's election contest has devolved into a blame game over which parties are acting responsibly on a hostile and increasingly toxic campaign trail.

Greens have to play their own game

The Greens are in a dispiriting position of having a good election campaign but facing years again in opposition watching climate and social equity gains undone. They're pitching forward, regardless, writes Tim Murphy

Act confident it will woo National on gun reform

The Act Party says it will fight to have the firearms registry shut down with its spokesperson Nicole McKee sure once National hears the case against it it will be persuaded to take a second look.

The Canberra Times

'Human mistake' broke ACT's 42-metre aerial firefighting lift

The ESA says no safety impact, but union warns of capability gap.

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