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Why the crossbenches are a minority sport

All smaller political parties seek to be in a position of influence, ideally through coalitions or support agreements – but there are risks

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The potential coalition complications for major parties

What happens if Labour and National both fall short in the scrap for a parliamentary majority?

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New Zealand opposition leader caught on hot mic calling country ‘negative, wet and whiny’

Christopher Luxon’s comments caught on microphone while the National party leader spoke to farmers, four months out from the general election

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As New Zealand reshapes ties with China, foreign interference must be brought out of the shadows

Prime minister Chris Hipkins’ upcoming visit to China comes as New Zealand wrestles with how to prevent interference by the superpower and other states

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National threatens PGF cuts after damning Auditor-General report

The Auditor-General's office has delivered a stinging critique of the Government's provincial fund 'reset', saying the public and Parliament cannot have confidence its investments represent value for money.

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Bishop moves diagonally on housing

Although the party line is a backtrack on housing legislation, Chris Bishop doesn’t want to wave aside the need for intensification.

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Rhasidat Adeleke 'grateful' for support after stunning record-breaking run

The Dubliner picked up a gold medal at the NCAA Championships on Saturday and broke her own 400m national record in the process.

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‘Party’s over, Boris’: what the UK papers say about Johnson’s Partygate resignation

Some newspapers focus on former PM’s accusations in fiery resignation letter, while others point readers towards damning committee report

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NRAI seeks to appoint new coaches for trap and skeet; Russell and Lauryn Mark’s contract not renewed

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has advertised for filling vacancies of foreign coaches for trap and skeet, with June 20 as the deadline for application. Russell and Lauryn Mark’s contract not renewed

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A hard balance to strike between revolving door politics and old timers

The relatively short political careers of most of our MPs raises questions about the way Parliament functions, and the operation of our system of government

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Enough density on housing 'debate'

Our current political environment only contributes to a state of inaction and delay in addressing critical and urgent urban matters, writes Iresh Jayawardena

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Donations cases back to haunt National, NZ First

As New Zealand First tries to win its way back into Parliament, its controversial fundraising foundation will be back in court at the peak of the general election campaign.

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National journalist scoops two nominations in prestigious media awards

A JOURNALIST for the Sunday National has scooped two nominations for best feature in prestigious media awards ...

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Luxon's infrastructure pledges don't mention climate

National’s five-point infrastructure plan contains some familiar elements.

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New Zealand political battle erupts over bilingual road signs

Plan to add te reo Māori to traffic signs stirs debate and inflames race politics ahead of New Zealand’s general election in October

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Protect fertility, and it won't need so much fixing

As New Zealand reviews its surrogacy and adoption laws, Dr Anne Else argues that fertility is another area where we are falling short.

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‘I was living in a fool’s paradise’: Adrienne Kennedy on meeting the Beatles and losing control of her play

The great American playwright, who made her Broadway debut last year aged 91, recounts what happened when she adapted a John Lennon book for Laurence Olivier’s National Theatre

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Electoral review recommends 3.5% threshold, voting age of 16

An independent review of New Zealand's electoral system has concluded a major shake-up of MMP is needed to ensure a fairer and more accessible democracy.

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On the housing crisis Labour and National need to grow up (and grow out)

The two parties have more in common than either may admit during an election campaign. But if housing is ever to be affordable, cities must be allowed to grow up, and grow out, argues Eric Crampton

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National Galleries secures work by famed Glasgow Boys artist

The National Galleries of Scotland have welcomed another Joseph Crawhall painting to their collection through the acceptance in lieu scheme.

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‘A proper billiards and snooker league like Pro Kabaddi is the need of the hour’: Pankaj Advani

“Billiards and snooker need to be televised. I am sure there will be sponsors. We need more tournaments for the juniors, workshops at the National level,” says Pankaj Advani

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Act's David Seymour promises to 'dial up the brew'

Act’s plan to cut red tape and regulation was not a snappy soundbite policy, but while party faithfuls may need to re-read the fine print on what David Seymour announced today, they leave the annual conference inspired and energised ahead of this year’s election.

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No room at the inn for Luxon's Taranaki visit

The National Party wildly underestimated how popular its leader would be when he visited New Plymouth on Friday and had to turn people away at the door. Christopher Luxon got all sorts of questions and advice, not least, to “grow some balls and get some mongrel in him”.

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Raw Politics: A race relations muddle and housing feud

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: National struggles to deal with race relations and Labour and National fall out over housing density - plus the risk of a caucus breakdown for Act.

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Beyond firearms: Nicole McKee gets ready to fight in Act's law and order corner

Nicole McKee says there's more to Act's plan than ankle bracelets on youth offenders. She prepares to pitch the party's justice policies ahead of the election.

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