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National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.
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S&P: Ditching Three Waters could downgrade councils’ credit ratings
Credit rating agency wary of National's plan for NZ's water infrastructure.
Post-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushed
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Talk about the Treaty - Finlayson suggests a way to do it
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Youth activist says she is frustrated mental health is not a policy priority.
'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer
“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."
Thomas Coughlan: Labour’s soul searching - drums beat for David Parker
Cool heads urge caution as Labour licks wounds after election thrashing.
Wellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wages
Kinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.
Andrew Little on his exit, Labour's chances of avoiding implosion in Opposition
Andrew Little says Labour lost Auckland and the election followed.
Audrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed out
OPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.
Concern over lack of NZ political response to Israel-Hamas war
“It’s not something we can afford to remain quiet on.”
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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Mike Williams: ‘No correlation’ between crime rates and levels of incarceration
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Outrage over Māori lecturer comparing NZ colonisation with Israel-Palestine conflict
A complaint about Māori and Palestine reveals two wildly different narratives.
Spies warn New Zealand companies are targets in global tech battle
The NZSIS and the Five Eyes warn Kiwi tech firms could be targets.
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington
The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.
Opinion: NZ needs an independent Parliamentary Budget Office
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Does National have any hope of fixing the cost of living?
The new Government faces a big challenge in addressing the cost of living crisis.
'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangs
Fatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.
How many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?
Historic precedent suggests National and Act will need NZ First to govern.
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Te Pāti Māori calls for expulsion of Israeli ambassador if ceasefire does not occur
Other ministers have come forward, condemning both sides of the conflict.
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.
Coromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protection
More funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.