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Water supply crackdown, dairy attack victims in hospital and Ruapehu National Park's name change | Focus Morning Bulletin October 6, 2023
A crackdown on the country's water supplies is put in place, victims from yesterday's dairy attack remain in hospital and Ruapehu National Park is one step closer to getting a name change. Video / NZ Herald
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The MP incumbent is expecting his first mokopuna on election weekend.
Labour's Kelvin Davis endorses Greens and Te Pāti Māori as coalition partners
Electorate rivals Hūhana Lyndon and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi earn plaudits.
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NZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax relief
It came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.
Minor parties face off in debate as new poll puts NZ First as kingmaker
Two polls in two days have put NZ First above 5 per cent and back in Parliament.
The close race for Wellington Central that could spark a 'huge upset'
Plus: Accusations National's $250-a-fortnight tax relief policy a “scam”.
Dairy attack victim in critical condition, National's plan to appoint Minister for Space, and Police use new DNA tool | Focus Evening Bulletin October 5, 2023
Police guard the scene of a violent attack at an Auckland dairy, National says, if elected, it will appoint our first Minister for Space, and Police hope a new DNA tool will help to solve cold cases. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claims
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
New poll shows NZ First rising - Act and Labour dropping
National would need NZ First to form a government in Talbot Mills poll.
Derek Cheng: National may not have been untruthful about its tax cuts but it might hurt them anyway
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Focus: Party policy summary - Cost of Living
NZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the first of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle the cost of living. Video / NZ Herald
'Scam': Labour calls out Nats after Willis confirms 3000 households will get $250 relief
Tensions between the two main parties are flaring up again today.
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Watch: Luxon wants Minister for Space appointed as Hipkins call Nats' tax plan a 'scam'
A National social media campaign will use the former PM.
Labour promises to set up ‘Anti-Scamming Unit’
Labour is promising to crack down on scammers if elected.
All Blacks host fans, poll results and solving cold case murders | Focus Morning Bulletin October 5, 2023
Lyon rugby fans flock to All Blacks training, why National need to start thinking seriously about Winston Peters and the Controversial DNA tool police are turning to in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Te Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
National enlists Sir John Key to woo voters
The video was launched on social media featuring Sir John Key highlighting what is at stake in this year's Election. Video / Supplied
MPs, councillors, anti-vax conspiracy theorists? Who might become NZ First MPs
Four familiar faces, but who's new if New Zealand First returns and what do they believe?
Nicola Willis: 'I’m a professional, Adrian Orr is a professional'
Would Orr stay if Willis was finance minister?
Audrey Young - Loose tax talk gives National ammunition
OPINION: Labour MPs need look no further than to National for an example of discipline.
Child poverty not ‘sexy enough’ for electioneering
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Luxon’s surprise hair salon visit, jokes about death, and hints at fears of NZ First Government
Christopher Luxon had the time of his life on a two day South Island campaign.
'It’s like watching a fight between Voldemort and a Dalek': Nats and Act face-off in Auckland
At Epsom and Tāmaki election debates centre-right MPs are arguing for lower house prices.
Warning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditched
If National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.
Can NZ First's '$3 billion man' win in Northland?
The race for the north is a complicated one.
'Winston doesn't know how to build things': Hipkins holds 'town hall' as poll shows Nats/Act need NZ First to form govt
It comes as National repeatedly states it does not want to work with NZ First.
National's tax cuts could push interest rates up, Goldman Sachs warns
Analysts are wary National might struggle to offset the stimulatory impact of tax cuts.
'Look, miracles do happen': Minor parties make their pitch
It's a crowded field for those polling under the 5% threshold - and a passionate one.
'Not helpful': Willis hits out at Bennett meeting with Act deputy
An estimated 1.4 million Kiwis are yet to receive their easy vote cards.