Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.
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Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.
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A push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.
Explainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?
The final election result will be declared on November 3.
Political Roundup: 'Horror show' - left’s autopsy on Labour’s loss
OPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?
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Hipkins to discuss his future with Labour; National, NZ First discussions continue
Labour MPs meet today to farewell departing colleagues and discuss Hipkins' future.
Coalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissions
Pre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.
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.
Opinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike Hosking
Tamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.
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.
'There's a bit of volatility': High-ranking Nats meet at Luxon's Remuera home
A long strategy meeting with Nicola Willis and other MPs took place.
Simon Wilson: The Labour collapse - fit for the war but not for the peace
OPINION: Labour won the pandemic war, but did not know how to win the peace that followed.
Wairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come in
The incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.
Covid lockdowns or policy bonfires? What caused Labour's vote to plummet
It was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.
New Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result
'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'
Former Māngere MP Aupito William Sio leaves behind 'massive' shoes to fill
Two strong Pasifika women are among the candidates running in the Māngere electorate.
National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies compared
Where do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.
The new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tide
Labour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.
Claire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrors
OPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?
Davis will likely quit politics if he doesn’t win Te Tai Tōkerau
Labour's deputy leader ponders his future should he lose his electorate seat.
Richard Prebble: After the election - another election
OPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.
Byelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?
A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.
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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.
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.
Labour lays down Budget challenge to National
Labour has produced its own version of National's fiscal plan.
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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.
Audrey Young: Can Labour win from here? There is a narrow path
A swing of 90,000 people could shift current polling predictions, says a data expert.
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.
'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.
Editorial: Never mind the politics, global forces rule NZ's economy
OPINION: Kiwis flatter themselves with the idea the economy is under our control.
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.
Audited version of Crown accounts sees size of deficit shrink
The Government's books were $9.4 billion in deficit over the past year.
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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.
Warning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditched
If National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.