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NZ's ACT won't back down on China in government

Clashing views on China could be a source of friction in the next New Zealand government, with National and ACT divided over accepting investment from Beijing.

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Public sector headcount rises in last pre-election recruitment drive

The public administration and safety sector takes on 2,300 new workers in past month, even as Government and Opposition parties call for restraint. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Sir Michael Gambon obituary

Versatile actor with a magnificent presence who starred in The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter films

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Winston reaches deep in his kete of scaremongering soundbites

Baseless fear and loathing regarding Māori political issues is nothing new, but claims that the sky is falling could decide this election.

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Raw Politics: Act and NZ First grab at the steering wheel

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: We look at what common wins might await New Zealand First and Act if National needs them both post-election; Plus How good are the Greens in the polls, and do overseas votes count for much?

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Michael Gambon, star of Harry Potter and The Singing Detective, dies aged 82

The Olivier award-winning actor, whose major film roles included Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, has died

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The National at Alexandra Palace review: an ultra-marathon of deep-cuts

The self-appointed sad dads eschewed the big hits in favour of something more unique

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Hipkins accuses National of race-baiting in NZ campaign

National leader Chris Luxon says Chris Hipkins is desperate after the Labour leader accused him of siding with racists in the New Zealand election campaign.

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NZ Election 2023: latest poll trends show the left regaining some ground and NZ First as possible kingmaker

Yesterday’s 1News-Verian poll, and the Newshub-Reid Research poll reported earlier in the week, both show flattening trend lines – but they are still moving to the right of the political spectrum.

The Conversation

More gameshow than gamechanger

The second leaders debate screened on Three last night and while it was entertaining it left Mark Jennings pondering whether this style of debate really helps the undecided voter make up their mind.

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ATHLETICS | With an eye on the Paris Olympics, Vismaya takes a fresh start

Vismaya, India's star of the last Asian Games, is out of the national camp due to injuries and lack of confidence. She is determined to make a comeback and compete in the National Games and National Open. She believes India can win the women's relay gold again at the Paris…

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'Anti-nationalist' Alex Cole-Hamilton spotted waving Union flag at late-night bash

SCOTTISH LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has been accused of hypocrisy after he was spotted waving a Union flag during a late-night session at the…

The National (Scotland)

Hipkins steps up yet leaders lack human touch in debate

The Labour leader knew he had to win the second leaders’ debate and came out swinging. It’s a well overdue gear shift from Chris Hipkins who has been failing to fire for weeks, writes Jo Moir.

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National's biggest risk now is complacency

Christopher Luxon’s approach to dealing with NZ First has been clumsy all year. Time will tell whether his admission he would 'pick up the phone' to Winston Peters will knock soft National supporters back into line, writes Peter Dunne

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Defining issues: Fear factor drives tough-on-crime policies

National's policy to fund an extra 300 police officers has been met with ridicule by Labour, which says the opposition is simply copying them. But experts say the ridicule should be aimed at both parties for attempting to arrest their way out of crime, writes Emma Hatton

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Electorates to watch: tensions flare in Northcote

Passions are high in a North Shore electorate where two candidates with a prior term each are battling it out for the seat

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Fact check: Did Hipkins and Luxon say anything false?

Newshub's leaders' debate was an hour and a half of fiery politics, but how much of what was said was actually true? Newsroom fact checks the men vying to be our next prime minister.

Evening Standard

What time are The National on stage at London’s Alexandra Palace?

The iconic London venue will host a gig for the band tonight

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PM Hipkins wins second New Zealand leaders' debate

Fired-up Labour leader Chris Hipkins has scored a win over National's Chris Luxon in the second leaders' debate before next month's New Zealand election.

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National, ACT, NZ First in three-way coalition: poll

The centre-right National party has a 10-point lead over Labour in New Zealand but would need two coalition partners to govern, polling shows.

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Fiscal plans fly as overseas voting opens

The Labour Party has released its fiscal plan showing how its election promises and the ongoing cost pressures in the public sector would fit within Budget allowances.

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How a politician most people won’t vote for could shape the New Zealand government

Potential return of Winston Peters in any National-led coalition highlights electoral system where one party can rarely govern alone

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A big Labour collapse would make McAnulty vulnerable in Wairarapa

Though the voters of Wairarapa skew conservative and older, incumbent MP Kieran McAnulty's local and national profile make the seat a tough nut to crack for National, writes Liam Hehir

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Labour MPs save themselves in face of bad polling

Chris Hipkins is in damage control as his MPs get nervous in the face of bad polling. Left untreated, it could be the start of a caucus splintering, writes Jo Moir

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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.

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