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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.

The chilling cost of going back to the polls

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.

Progress for our communities is at stake this election – we need your vote

Progress for our communities is at stake this election – we need your vote

We can rise above divisive culture wars and stand proudly as a beacon of love, understanding, and equality – because ultimately, I know that’s who we are as a nation.

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Our messy migration

Self-serving, messy, and directionless. With record numbers pouring into the country, our immigration policies are under the microscope – and they don't stand up to scrutiny.

Second election shocker: National raise NZ poll fears

National party campaign chair Chris Bishop says New Zealanders could return to the polls for a second election if it can't do a coalition deal with NZ First.

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

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‘A lot can happen in six days’: Hipkins holds out hope

With just a handful of days before the polls close, Hipkins is using every hour at his disposal.

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Kiwis mull change options in last week of NZ election

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.

Good day/bad day: When size really does matter

Good day/bad day: When size really does matter

As Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon threw their weight about on the campaign trail, it was a terrible day for some of the small parties.

Good day/bad day: At your service, and the customer is always right

Good day/bad day: At your service, and the customer is always right

Our political leaders are getting ahead of Stats NZ's food price index, to be published this week, by serving up their own.

'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

NZ's Luxon pledges first trip, if elected, to Australia

NZ's Luxon pledges first trip, if elected, to Australia

Opposition Leader Chris Luxon, the likely next prime minister of New Zealand, has outlined his first-up foreign engagements should he win the election.

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

Raw Politics: Winston's late insurance policy?

Raw Politics: Winston's late insurance policy?

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Has isolation sucked the life out of Labour and Chris Hipkins' campaign, will fringe parties do a deal with NZ First and what's been eating National campaign chair Chris Bishop.

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Would I lie to you? No

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

Winston's wishes: what NZ First is campaigning on

At NZ First's campaign launch back in July, leader Winston Peters said the election “must be about the economy” but there was a clear indication race-based discussion and policy would feature heavily.

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.

Good day/bad day: You had one job!

From small to smaller, from high to higher, we assess the performance of the leaders on Campaign Trail 2023 – and discover it's all music to the ears of one leader-in-waiting.

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Personal and confidential: Performance Review for CM Luxon

How has Christopher Luxon the businessman adapted to political campaigning? Here's Luxon's party leadership assessed, in the style of an executive performance review.

Luxon warns supporters election is no 'done deal'

The National Party leader spent a day touring the West Coast, talking up the tightness of the election and taking questions on public service cuts, reports Marc Daalder

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 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.

Rolling back the red wave in Whangārei: 'I've got the strongest ground game'

Dr Shane Reti is quietly confident in Whangārei – but did 2020 show the country that the northern electorate can be anybody’s for the taking?

Luxon promises ‘quick off the starting block’ government

Despite potentially messy coalition talks, Christopher Luxon is confident he can get a full to-do list ticked off in 100 days

Winston Peters lashes out after being rattled by TV interviewers

Two interviews in two days have seen the NZ First leader make personal attacks on journalists after struggling badly to answer questions about his policies and costings

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