Election kingmaker Peters to launch Port Waikato byelection campaign
The byelection was sparked by the sudden death of Act Party candidate Neil Christensen.
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One veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.
What are special votes? All you need to know
The how, when and why of the special vote process.
Audrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapse
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Brett O’Riley: The action we need now from the new Government
OPINION: Sick leave, skills shortage and infrastructure failings need to be cured, fast.
Banning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayor
David Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.
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'Frustrating': Some electorates only started counting special votes this week
Politicians want to balance ease of voting with measures to protect electoral integrity.
'We need clarity': PM-elect Luxon says special vote counting needs to be quicker
In about 24 hours, New Zealand will learn the final vote count of the 2023 election.
Council rejigs portfolios after councillor elected as MP
Hamilton City Council has reallocated Ryan Hamilton's portfolios.
A Treaty referendum: What stands in the way of Act's plan
The three big objections facing the Act Part's plan.
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The gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.
Some waiting lists slashed, but waits for cancer treatment, mental health support, specialist appointments rising
"We haven’t seen the improvements we would have liked to have seen," an executive said.
National and Act likely to need NZ First for the win
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National MP 'spoken to' after email comparing Hamas attack to Holocaust
Luxon reportedly advised Bishop the language used was 'strong' and emotions were high.
'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forward
The final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.
Nats unwilling to Act on Treaty referendum
Prime Minister-elect Christoper Luxon is standing fast on no Treaty referendum.
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Winston Peters suggests quick Government formation after special votes counted
The final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.
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