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Good day/bad day: Red heads, red faces and red cars

With the parties failing to deliver policies that pass the sniff test, one leader is hoping his 'good looks' will win over voters.

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Election still twists and turns

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?

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Election reduced to blue pill or red pill coalition matrix

Coalitions have become the norm for New Zealand politics under MMP, but coverage of potential arrangements is dominating the coverage at the expense of policy discussions, writes Michael Swanson

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Winston Peters on what it takes to form a government

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.

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Decoding major parties' economic credentials

There's no real data to suggest the economy is better off under a National or Labour government, writes Andrew Bevin

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Listen: Harrowing audio testimony from terrified civilians trapped in Gaza

THE National has obtained harrowing audio clips from Oxfam staff trapped in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war wages around them...

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Luxon's mistake hands Peters the power

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

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Labour jumps but not enough in latest NZ poll

Chris Luxon would lead a coalition government of National, ACT and New Zealand First, according to the latest poll result ahead of the October 14 election.

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Labour produces $4b list for Canterbury

Asked what it’s promising for Christchurch, Labour delivers a seven-page dossier

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Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.

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How Govt formation could take until 2024

Just when it felt like this campaign was coming to an end there’s plenty of roads for it to wind down yet, writes political editor Jo Moir

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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.

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Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Labour picks up steam days out from election

Governing party still trails National as NZ First’s support grows, strengthening Winston Peters’ position in any rightwing coalition

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Chlöe can’t count on cannabis this time

Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick pulled off a major electoral coup to win Auckland Central in 2020 but without the cannabis referendum to encourage younger votes to the polls she faces a tougher battle this election

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Te Tai Hauāuru: Hot seat could spring post-election surprise

The Te Tai Hauāuru seat could be significant in deciding not only which candidate gets to represent the electorate but also who forms the government. Aaron Smale reports.

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Chris and Chris cast long shadows over town hall

Political theatre in Christchurch lacks two main players

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Campaign contest turns to who is the most negative

The two Chrises from the Hutt are in a war of words over which party's campaign is the most negative and misleading, reports Emma Hatton

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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.

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New Zealand Labour's narrow pathway to power

New Zealand Labour's third term hopes rest on two main factors: turnout, and shrinking the vote on the right: especially Winston Peters.

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The chilling cost of going back to the polls

The expense of a second election is just too high, says former Prime Minister Helen Clark. She should know. Jonathan Milne crunches the numbers.

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Successful Māori initiatives in jeopardy under National - Hipkins

The Labour leader has accused National of holding a “really radical” view of co-governance that would end a long track record of successful initiatives under successive governments.

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How political ads influence voting

Political ads focusing on the gains you’ll get from voting are more persuasive than ads that focus on the losses you’ll incur if you don’t vote, writes Lachlan Grimwade

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Finance debate: Robertson finds 'new hole' in National's foreign buyers tax

The final finance debate of the election campaign was another fiery clash between Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis over government spending and National's tax plan.

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VOTE2023: Q&A with Grant Robertson

Labour’s Finance Minister talks the cost of living, tax, climate change adaptation, and student-focused issues.

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