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Hipkins on NZ response to Israel attack; Luxon talks tough on gangs
Christopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.
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Election candidates in minor squabble on Facebook
Te Pāti Māori co-leader and Act Hamilton West candidate trade barbs online
Election 2023: Major political parties don’t spread porkies, but flirt with half-truths: study
An analysis of 700 political posts makes interesting reading.
Act Party candidate for Rotorua electorate, Marten Rozeboom
Marten Rozeboom on the issues facing the electorate, from tourism to family values.
Act promises ‘colourblind’ health system
There is no justification for ethnic-based healthcare, party says.
Labour opposes Act pledge to increase prison numbers
The Government has worked to reduce the number of inmates.
Editorial: Political parties on home straight will cast off subtle tactical ploys
OPINION: Anything is possible when all MMP parties have their country’s welfare at heart.
'Falling apart': Labour, public hit out at Luxon's 'second election' fears
The National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.
Beehive Diaries: The Tāmaki cup of tea, the last Chris of the Week
Why was Paula Bennett having a cup of tea in Tāmaki?
Shane Te Pou: Look forward to higher prices with a National government
Opinion: We won't find stability and a bit of relief with Luxon-led government.
Shaneel Lal: Luxon's coalition will come at the cost of stability
Opinion: National should rule out regressive NZ First.
Claire Trevett: Why National called on John Key to try to quash Winston Peters
National and Act's chances of forming a two-party government drop below 30 per cent.
As NZ First and Act continue to bicker, is there room for Top in Parliament?
Top is keen to enter Parliament - does Ilam want to help them get there?
The most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and National
Tāmaki has been a stronghold of the National Party, but this election is different.
Audrey Young: Luxon's tax pitch comes back to haunt him
OPINION: Finally, someone crunched the numbers - and the numbers are embarrassing.
Could we be heading for post-election limbo?
National and Act may be forced to work with New Zealand First.
'Feeling dangerous': Race relations commissioner on allegations of race baiting in election
The Race Relations Commissioner is concerned about racist and classist undertones.
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.
In-flight entertainment: Seymour makes dramatic entrance at Tauranga meeting
He argued school attendance rates are a bigger crisis than Covid.
'No comment': Former deputy PM Paula Bennett silent on meeting Act deputy at cafe
The Tāmaki electorate race is neck and neck, with two points separating the candidates.
'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.
'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.
Simmering election debate boils over to 'race-baiting’ but who decides?
Racism and 'race-baiting' have been controversial topics looming over the 2023 election.
Will Act win a second electorate? Poll shows Brooke van Velden closing gap in Tāmaki
The poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.
Race for Wairarapa seat: What each candidate will do for Central Hawke’s Bay
Candidates address living costs, cyclone recovery, infrastructure and mental health.
Audrey Young: Chicken stunt leaves egg on Hipkins' face
OPINION: Labour's dig over debate re-scheduling just made its leader look weak.
Simon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers short
OPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.
Editorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for you
OPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.
Rob Campbell: All cost and no gain, unless you don't want Māori influencing Māori health outcomes
Former health boss Rob Campbell relays the opinion he has been dreading writing.
Millionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaint
Te Pāti Māori asks Electoral Commission to investigate donation to Act by rich lister.
Early election voting begins today: Everything you need to know
The advance voting period for the 2023 election starts today.
Mike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election season
OPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.