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Audrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapse
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Will National and Act need NZ First? Special votes to be revealed
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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.
Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum
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'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.
Why so many Pacific nations voted against UN resolution to protect civilians in Gaza
A tiny number of countries voted against the resolution; many were Pacific Island states.
Green Party MP says Treaty of Waitangi should not be up for debate
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How much has the public service really grown in past year?
New data released as the new Government gets ready to cut.
Police look to take fewer people into remand custody
Police acknowledge there will be more offenders in the community.
International aid begins to land in Vanuatu post-cyclone
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Court lowers hurdle for customary title on foreshore and seabed
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National and Act likely to need NZ First for the win
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'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forward
The final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.
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What motivates the 'complex figure' of Winston Peters to keep making political comebacks?
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New Zealand 'no longer on track' to meet climate goals - officials
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How will Luxon handle the cards he holds?
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Election impact? Business confidence jumps in October
ANZ's Business Outlook survey suggests businesses liked the election result.
'My boxes are packed': Caretaker PM Chris Hipkins exiting stage left
Hipkins speaks of a 'frustrating' transition process.
Winston Peters suggests quick Government formation after special votes counted
The final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.
Jarrod Gilbert: The reform agenda was never going to last
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'Done the country proud': Government congratulations All Blacks on World Cup performance
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Beehive Diaries: How close did Luxon get to going to Paris?
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Thomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon is about to find out everything is his fault
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