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National, Labour spar over hyped-up $18b in ‘hidden’ policy costs

Comment: The Finance Minister’s attack on Labour’s ‘hidden bill’ hits at a weak spot for the party – but National’s theatrical approach risks coming off as desperation

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Foreign-linked disinformation page targets NZ politics

A Facebook page is pushing out a steady stream of fabricated stories and images featuring some of New Zealand's most prominent political figures.

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Labour leads with its chin on transport cap costs – critics swing wildly

The party’s first big policy of election year sparks intense blowback over its cost, partly because its potential upside wasn’t spelled out. Tim Murphy investigates.

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Mind the gap: Labour’s policy platform empty no more

The main opposition party rolls out its first major election policy since late 2025 - cheaper weekly bus and train fares focusing on the main cities

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Stability over sparkle in Labour’s candidate list as policy question looms

One high-profile police figure vaults up Labour’s ranks as another is unceremoniously ushered into retirement, in an election list light on real surprises

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Walters, Tangaere-Manuel and newcomers among biggest winners in new Labour list; O’Connor gone

The rankings reward some of the party's emerging talent while some sitting MPs have slipped down the list, facing a tougher road back into Parliament.

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NZ budget sharpens the campaign choice for Kiwis

New Zealand's coalition government will campaign on the restoration of its budget books after plotting a pathway back to surplus.

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Scrappy election campaign looms over short-lived Budget unity

Opinion: While coalition scrapping over Super may make headlines, the delivery of the Budget also puts the onus on Labour to unveil its own policies

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Nearly 9000 public sector jobs to go, government agencies to merge

A week ahead of the Budget, the Finance Minister unveils an extensive restructure of the public service, with jobs to be cut at many agencies

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Sparks fly as energy dominates first major political debate

The first major debate of the 2026 campaign had intra-coalition bickering, a near-leak of Budget policy and maybe a budding political romance

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'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise.

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New Zealand sounds off on 'unhelpful' Trump over Iran

In contrast to Australia, New Zealand's leaders have spoken out with criticism of Donald Trump as the US president threatens Iran's civilians.

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New Zealand to give cash payments to some families as US-Iran war deepens fuel crisis

Just 47 days of combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks left in New Zealand

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Hipkins ex's allegations threaten NZ Labour's campaign

New Zealand Labour has been rocked by allegations made by leader Chris Hipkins' ex-wife, prompting a debate around whether MPs are entitled to a private life.

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'One of the best pandemic responses in the world': NZ

Jacinda Ardern has defended her government's pandemic record, saying they got "more than most" right on New Zealand's COVID-19 handling.

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New Zealand Covid response among world’s best but ‘scars’ remain, inquiry finds

Royal commission says response led by Jacinda Ardern was broadly ‘appropriate’, in a wide-ranging report featuring recommendations for future pandemics

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand could see more deadly landslides as climate crisis triggers intense storms, experts warn

As it grapples with two fatal tragedies, questions emerge over how to protect the country from more landslides – its deadliest natural hazard

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Economy behind NZ PM Luxon's 10-month election call

New Zealanders already know their election date - November 7 - when the economy should determine whether Chris Luxon's right-wing coalition gets a second term.

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New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election

Cost of living likely to dominate the agenda ahead of 7 November poll as centre-right National party battles to retain power

The Independent UK

New Zealand election scheduled for Nov. 7 with the costs of living and housing the top issue

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a national election will be held Nov. 7

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Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.

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Have we wasted two years on RMA when progress could have been made?

Opinion: It was good to hear Chris Hipkins say Labour are open to working with the Govt to achieve a framework they wouldn't repeal when they get into office

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NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.

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New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions

Teachers, nurses and public service staff among those walking off job and pressing for more government investment in health and education

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NZ's reformist and reconciling PM Jim Bolger dies at 90

Paul Keating has remembered former NZ prime minister Jim Bolger, who has died aged 90, as the "jolliest and best natured" government head he ever worked with.

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