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Majority would support Treaty referendum, although unsure if they want to vote on it
Voters back Act's referendum question, but are less sure they actually want a referendum.
The new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tide
Labour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.
Teenage climate activists disrupt Seymour’s press conference
Student says Act leader 'trying to pull the wool over the eyes of average New Zealanders'.
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National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates
Act wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom
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Race Relations calls time on abuse of wahine Māori politicians
The acting Race Relations Commissioner says female politicians need protection.
Richard Prebble: After the election - another election
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Byelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?
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Live: Luxon accuses Labour, union 'mates' of disinformation campaign
Port Waikato is a safe National seat, held by MP Andrew Bayly.
Explained: How does a second election work - and who would decide on a return to the polls?
National has warned a second election could be necessary. How would that work?
Audrey Young: The one critical thing Luxon doesn't get about Peters
OPINION: For a lesson in how not to handle Winston Peters, look to National.
Poll sees Rawiri Waititi victorious in Waiariki electorate
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader has 50 per cent of the votes in a new poll.
Simon Wilson: Political panic and the co-governance debate
OPINION: Co-governance doesn't work the way fear-mongering politicians want us to believe.
Tax and your money: How the parties' policies compare this election
Every party has gravitated towards tax cuts as a key way to combat inflation.
'A strategic error': What has prompted suggestions of a second election?
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Act candidate Neil Christensen dies, by-election to be held
He was standing in the Port Waikato electorate.
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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.
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.
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The most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and National
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