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Election honeymoon: Labour's poll ratings rise again
Labour Government in full honeymoon mode in the latest Colmar Brunton opinion poll.
NZ First Foundation case: Accused pair lose suppression argument
Judge denies suppression, says: 'In my view the subject matter is inherently political.'
Ngarewa-Packer wants to be 'unapologetic champion for Māori'
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
Courage needed on drug reform - criminologist
Progressive moves on drug laws in the US may encourage global reform, the professor says.
Matt King concedes Northland election defeat: 'It's been a blast'
Matt King has changed his tune after saying he would ask for a judicial recount.
Sea of red: Labour takes Whangārei, Northland, Te Tai Tokerau seats for first time
Red-letter day as Labour holds all electorate seats in Northland for the first time.
Legalised cannabis fails by the slimmest of margins - how PM feels
PM says revealing her cannabis vote before polling day may not have led to a "yes" result.
Shane Reti tipped as new National deputy leader
Brownlee said he will resign the deputy leadership – Reti is being tipped to replace him.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media after meeting with cabinet
PM Jacinda Ardern reacts to final election results after meeting with cabinet. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: PM won't move on cannabis laws, has no regrets for silence on her vote
"New Zealanders have made up their own minds."
'Reeferendum' up in smoke - but only 70k votes in it
The Electoral Commission has released the final results of the 2020 election today.
Interactive: Special votes are in - see what Parliament looks like now
Special votes have been counted - what will parliament look like?
Final election results: National loses 2 seats, Labour, Māori Party gain 1, cannabis referendum fails
Māori Party gains a seat and will have two MPs; fewer than 70,000 votes in cannabis result
Final election results: Will National's hand weaken, the Māori Party remain, the cannabis result flip?
Special votes have historically seen National lose at least one seat in Parliament.
Davis rules himself out as Deputy PM, will Robertson run?
Jacinda Ardern said she 'fully supports' Davis' decision and said he has her full support
A side of Greens: Inside the new-look Ardern Government
'We both have a win-win from this arrangement': PM Jacinda Ardern.
Deal done: Greens accept ministerial portfolios
Greens 'thrilled' to accept a role in Jacinda Ardern's new-look Government.
Audrey Young: A generous deal for the Greens
OPINION: If the Greens had rejected the deal, it would have amounted to a broken promise.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern offers cooperation agreement to Green Party
PM Jacinda Ardern offered a deal to the Green Party that included two ministerial roles outside of cabinet, now it is up to key Greens members to accept that deal. Video / Audrey Young
Focus Live: ACT leader David Seymour thanks MPs support for End of Life Choice Bill
ACT leader David Seymour and deputy Brooke van Velden thank MP's and supporters after the "yes" vote on the End of Life Choice Act. Video / ACT Party / Mark Tantrum
Audrey Young: Winston Peters and the job he could be offered
OPINION: Whatever the future holds for Peters, it is not likely to be a gentle one.
Damien Venuto: History shows the cannabis result is far from over
History shows it's still too early for the 'no' camp to party, writes Damien Venuto.
Focus Live: Andrew Little reacts to referendum results
30 October 2020. Justice Minister Andrew Little said voters had spoken and were “uncomfortable" with legalisation of cannabis. Video / RNZ
Focus Live: Green MP Chloe Swarbrick reacts to referendum results
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick said she was proud of the "yes" campaign for cannabis legalisation. Video / Dean Purcell
Live: Referendum results - NZ votes yes on euthanasia, no on cannabis legalisation
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick has harsh words for the "no" campaign after referendum loss.
Tears of joy as New Zealand votes overwhelmingly to legalise euthanasia
Euthanasia supporters cried at the result, while opponents feared what it will mean.
Govt urged to reform drug laws despite 'no' result
Nandor Tanczos: It's up to Kiwis, not politicians, to put drug laws changes on the table.