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Richard Prebble: After the election - another election
OPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.
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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.
Audrey Young: The one critical thing Luxon doesn't get about Peters
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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.
‘No particular reason’ National can’t cut deal with NZ First - Jim Bolger
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'A strategic error': What has prompted suggestions of a second election?
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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.
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.
'It’s a lie': Winston Peters rails against National ads and news media
NZ First leader also mocked the campaign coverage of Labour and National.
'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.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: National's only way to win is Winston
Opinion: Nats should’ve ruled him out and starved him of votes.
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.
National warns 'real possibility' of a no-deal with NZ First - and second election
National says risk it can't cut a deal with NZ First will force a second election
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?
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.
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.
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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.
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?
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.
Simmering election debate boils over to 'race-baiting’ but who decides?
Racism and 'race-baiting' have been controversial topics looming over the 2023 election.
Audrey Young: Chicken stunt leaves egg on Hipkins' face
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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.
What will political parties do about the health service?
All say they will fill workforce gaps but their plans differ in method, scale and timing.
Broadcasting Minister slams Winston Peters after trainwreck interview
Peters called Tame a “dirt merchant” during the tense interview.