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Officials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.
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The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet
National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.
How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets
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Beehive Diaries: Old hands set up Luxon's new office amid Labour’s nervous wait
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Talk about the Treaty - Finlayson suggests a way to do it
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Thomas Coughlan: Labour’s soul searching - drums beat for David Parker
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Political football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?
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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
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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.
Outrage over Māori lecturer comparing NZ colonisation with Israel-Palestine conflict
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Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
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Spies warn New Zealand companies are targets in global tech battle
The NZSIS and the Five Eyes warn Kiwi tech firms could be targets.
'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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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.
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.
Touching moment: 21yo new MP pays tribute to trailblazing ancestor at Parliament
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's tūpuna, Wiremu Katene, also paved the way for Māori.
Political Roundup: Kiri Allan latest ex-Labour MP moving into lobbying
Kiri Allan is the latest ex-MP to start her own lobbying firm.
Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
How long will Labour be in political wilderness this time?
Labour's decision to stand in the centre has had some repercussions.
'Won't be on the sidelines': Jackson expects an 'attack on our people'
But the senior Labour MP is not committing to staying in Parliament for a full term.
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
Property Insider: Billionaire bails on South Auckland sites
Today we launch this new regular feature, focusing on what's going on in property.
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The former National leader had some advice for Christopher Luxon.