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'If everyone had to have a perfect record, we'd have nobody in Parliament.'
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OPINION: It's Chris versus Christopher in what could be a pivotal campaign moment.
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OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate
The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.
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Economists are casting doubt that National can fund its tax plan.
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Other issues raised included cost of living, crime, traffic and co-governance.
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National hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest poll
While Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.
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National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.
Election 2023: Christopher Luxon's dire interview and the big plays on the campaign trail
OPINION: For the first time in a long time, Luxon looked like the first-term MP he is.
Analysis: Chipper 'Chippy' hits the Hutt for boost after tough week
Labour was savaged in several polls this week.
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'This purchase shouldn’t have been agreed to when the election is next month.'
Opinion: After a rough week, National needs to sharpen up
OPINION: National needs to up its game after a series of questionable calls.
Cecilia Robinson: Personality politics need to be put aside
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Willie Jackson says David Seymour is Aotearoa's most dangerous man
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David Seymour will be bookended by Willie Jackson and John Tamihere at the debate.
'A little bit rich': Labour, National front media following clashes over attack ads
National called the Council of Trade Unions ad 'disgraceful'.
Simon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politics
OPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.
Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in homes welcome National's cyclone Ombudsman
The Prime Minister has suggested the move would add another layer of bureaucracy.
Election 2023: Campaign kickoff marred by protests
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Claire Trevett: Luxon's campaign launch mission was to look like a PM-in-waiting
OPINION: Luxon and Hipkins both did what they had to: convince voters they have a shot.
Audrey Young: Dispute widens over legitimacy of National’s foreign buyer tax
OPINION: Nicola Willis gives a big clue about tax rules.
Matthew Hooton: National’s tax plan is a cynical con job
OPINION: Savings must be used to repay our growing debt, not to buy off voters.
Thomas Coughlan: National’s $14.6b tax plan - does it add up?
OPINION: Does the National plan deliver - and do the sums make sense?
Willie Jackson confident of winning five Māori seats - but other two will be close
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Nats promise 'hope and help' as Labour slams 'voodoo costings'
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Audrey Young: The best and worst-behaved MPs in the House this year
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Liam Dann: Nats' tax plan looks like a vote-winner - but is it good for the economy?
OPINION: As the economy slides into recession, all tax cuts are risky.
Claire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bag
OPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.