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His speech comes the day after his high-stakes trip to Israel.
Labour won’t stand a candidate in ‘unwinnable’ Port Waikato byelection
Advance voting starts in just over three weeks and polling day is November 25.
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OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
Union vs Restaurant Association: Clash over pay and employment trial plans
New National Government plans to scrap fair pay legislation and reinstate 90-day trials.
Political Round-up: Who's advising the new National-led Government?
OPINION: Reports suggest who the incoming Prime Minister has brought in to help.
Latest data shows New Zealand suicide rate remains unchanged
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'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington
The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Greens welcome what could be a record number of MPs
But the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.
'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in Wellington
Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.
Interactive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmaker
The official election result will be declared on November 3.
Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.
Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.
'If Luxon rules it out … then we rule it in' - Seymour
OPINION: Act tells National, these are OUR bottom lines
Explainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?
The final election result will be declared on November 3.
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
NZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank says
Economists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.
Property Insider: Billionaire bails on South Auckland sites
Today we launch this new regular feature, focusing on what's going on in property.
Victorious Luxon wants to do things 'differently' but is doing things the same
The National leader is negotiating the same way former leaders did.
'Something to treasure': Te Matatini Mauri arrives at the Whanganui River
It will be taken to the people of Taranaki before the next Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.
What gets axed under the National-led Government?
Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.
Australia’s Indigenous peoples look with envy at New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi
Anaru Eketone is in Australia as they vote down an Aboriginal voice to their constitution
Mahuta optimistic about life outside of Parliament
“Hana is in and I’m out and I’m going to move on".
Election 2023 over, so what next?
We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.
Lack of Pasifika MPs in new government a concern for the community
Pacific leaders fear they will have little or no voice in the new National-led Government.
‘Unacceptable’ treatment of Māori voters: Electoral Commission facing scrutiny
Community leader Dave Letele called the voting issues an “absolute disgrace”.
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NZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiry
NZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.
John Tamihere: 'We did very well and I think there is a possibility of a fifth seat'
John Tamihere says don't count out another electorate seat swinging to Te Pāti Māori.
Jarrod Gilbert: We need a total rethink of how we tackle crime post-election
OPINION: Nothing I heard during the election filled me with confidence.
Claire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculation
OPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.