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Jacinda Ardern throws support behind Labour days before New Zealand election

Former prime minister appealed to voters on Facebook video after being noticeably absent in lead up to 14 October election

The Guardian - AU

NZ Election 2023: from one-way polls to threats of coalition ‘chaos’, it’s been a campaign of two halves

After weeks of policy debate, disputed fiscal plans, sloganeering and no small amount of rancour, the election campaign has come down to a single, uninspiring contest of negatives: use your vote to avoid uncertainty, “chaos” and even a second election.

The Conversation

Good day/bad day: Leaders distracted by obscenities, tears and stardust

She's baaaack – the anticipated return of Jacinda Ardern to the campaign trail means a good day for some, a bad day for others...

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Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback

Poll leaders National and Labour are continuing their fight over fiscal plans as the race to form New Zealand's next government goes down to the wire.

AAP

Tired, broke and eager for change, New Zealand expected to shift right at coming election

If the polls are to be believed, a new political power could be running the country next week, drawing a line under the Jacinda Ardern era

The Guardian - UK

Kiwis mull change options in last week of NZ election

Labour will up its attacks in the final three weeks of the New Zealand election, a contest which is centre-right National's to lose.

AAP

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

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Cost of living is the No 1 issue 'with a bullet'; tackling it will win the election

Climate, crime, health and education? Fuggedaboutit. For voters, cost of living is bigger than Covid – hell, it's bigger than Jesus. So tackling inflation will win the election. Jonathan Milne investigates.

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Hipkins sidelined as NZ election advance voting begins

With Labour leader Chris Hipkins still ill with COVID-19, campaigning continues in the New Zealand election campaign as advance voting begins.

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Hipkins claims the 'm' word

Chris Hipkins endured four seasons in one hour at an outdoor festival in an Auckland park - and claims to be sensing a rapid change in mood in the electorate as well.

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Campaign challenges weigh on 'Chippy' and NZ Labour

Two weeks out from the New Zealand election, Labour leader Chris "Chippy" Hipkins' campaign is essentially a case of "better the devil you know".

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Mainstream malaise: how minor parties could decide outcome of New Zealand’s election

Support for Labour and National has dropped to its lowest point in two decades – while backing for the likes of Act and NZ First has risen

The Guardian - AU

A short history of NZ First falling out of coalition love

Winston Peters and NZ First have been in coalition governments three times since 1996 and three times they've ended in suspicion, controversy or bad blood. Tim Murphy reports

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Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

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Greens surge in NZ as Labour cites climate credentials

The National party says it will keep Jacinda Ardern's "Zero Carbon" emissions-cutting infrastructure if it wins office at next month's New Zealand election.

The Independent UK

On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is facing an uphill battle to woo voters less than three weeks before an election

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Gone are the days of political leaders being mobbed

Over back-to-back days in Auckland with the two Chrises, political editor Jo Moir observed increased security and vetting, and safe party-faithful crowds.

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The Sure Things: Rangitikei is 'quintessential NZ' and Suze Redmayne wants it protected

Suze Redmayne's on her way to Parliament in the safe National seat of Rangitikei, and though she could work with Act, she thinks its policies can be a bit 'heartless'.

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The Guardian - AU

How David Seymour hopes to move New Zealand to the right

Polls put New Zealand on track to elect its most rightwing coalition government in decades as Act’s supporters grow

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Peters writes his own history on backing Labour in 2017

A rehashed claim from the NZ First leader on a televised debate to defend his backing of Labour in 2017 is dismissed as a "fabrication" by Sir Bill English

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The Prime Ministerial peril of changing horses mid-stream

To lead Labour to victory again, Chris Hipkins would have to repeat the feat of one of New Zealand's greatest leaders Peter Fraser, writes John Bishop.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia’s bushfire risk rises; China’s defence minister missing; and how to get kids cooking

Extreme fire risks and heatwave warnings as the Bureau of Meteorology confirms El Niño has arrived

The Guardian - AU

Why is Jacinda Ardern absent from New Zealand election campaign?

Former PM became ‘lighting rod for discontent’ among some voters as analysts say her time in office associated with Covid fallout

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The race to represent a battered region

It’s one of the largest electorates in the country physically, stretching from East Cape to Wellington. It was virtually a lock for Labour until their candidate jumped to Te Pāti Māori. Now two strong candidates are vying for the seat of Te Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.

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Luxon claims underdog status for NZ leaders' debate

Opposition Leader Chris Luxon has been caught out telling a porkie on the eve of the first leaders' debate of the New Zealand election campaign.

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