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Second election shocker: National raise NZ poll fears

National party campaign chair Chris Bishop says New Zealanders could return to the polls for a second election if it can't do a coalition deal with NZ First.

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Luxon impresses in Taranaki, still doesn't know Winston

The early morning All Blacks game wiped half of the crowd expected for Luxon's first New Plymouth visit, but those who came were all ears for the National leader

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Record immigration will put pressure on NZ's population, infrastructure and productivity – where’s the election debate?

The concerns of various pundits and politicians earlier this year that New Zealand might struggle to attract immigrants turned out to be premature. In fact, the country’s population has been boosted to the extent it should be a bigger election issue than it is.

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Co-governance explained and defined – by politicians

Co-governance has been a hot button issue this election year but what does it actually mean?

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Winston's wishes: what NZ First is campaigning on

At NZ First's campaign launch back in July, leader Winston Peters said the election “must be about the economy” but there was a clear indication race-based discussion and policy would feature heavily.

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Peters, Seymour clash in TVNZ election debate

Leaders of the four minor parties expected to enter parliament after New Zealand's October 14 election have sparred in a televised debate.

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For Luxon it's better the devil you (claim not to) know

Although Luxon has already shown he is sufficiently desperate for power to contemplate a deal with NZ First, those dreaming he might work with the Greens are likely to be disappointed, writes Peter Dunne

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Racism, threats and home invasions: candidates face abuse on New Zealand’s campaign trail

As candidates report physical assaults and racist attacks, prime minister Chris Hipkins says some parties are ‘deliberately trying to persecute minorities’

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Greens have to play their own game

The Greens are in a dispiriting position of having a good election campaign but facing years again in opposition watching climate and social equity gains undone. They're pitching forward, regardless, writes Tim Murphy

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Luxon promises ‘quick off the starting block’ government

Despite potentially messy coalition talks, Christopher Luxon is confident he can get a full to-do list ticked off in 100 days

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Hurricane Winston blows chaos into NZ election campaign

As National leader Chris Luxon revealed a "first 100 days" governing plan, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters showed his ability to disrupt Kiwi politics.

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Hipkins claims the 'm' word

Chris Hipkins endured four seasons in one hour at an outdoor festival in an Auckland park - and claims to be sensing a rapid change in mood in the electorate as well.

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Mainstream malaise: how minor parties could decide outcome of New Zealand’s election

Support for Labour and National has dropped to its lowest point in two decades – while backing for the likes of Act and NZ First has risen

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National's big guns come out in Tāmaki

National has wheeled out its stars into the blue, blue seat of Tāmaki which is under attack from friendly fire from Act deputy leader Brooke van Velden.

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Raw Politics: Act and NZ First grab at the steering wheel

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: We look at what common wins might await New Zealand First and Act if National needs them both post-election; Plus How good are the Greens in the polls, and do overseas votes count for much?

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Hipkins angered by race ‘one-liners’

The Prime Minister says progress on Treaty relationships has never been so at risk in his lifetime, reports Matthew Scott

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NZ Election 2023: latest poll trends show the left regaining some ground and NZ First as possible kingmaker

Yesterday’s 1News-Verian poll, and the Newshub-Reid Research poll reported earlier in the week, both show flattening trend lines – but they are still moving to the right of the political spectrum.

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Hipkins steps up yet leaders lack human touch in debate

The Labour leader knew he had to win the second leaders’ debate and came out swinging. It’s a well overdue gear shift from Chris Hipkins who has been failing to fire for weeks, writes Jo Moir.

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A short history of NZ First falling out of coalition love

Winston Peters and NZ First have been in coalition governments three times since 1996 and three times they've ended in suspicion, controversy or bad blood. Tim Murphy reports

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National's biggest risk now is complacency

Christopher Luxon’s approach to dealing with NZ First has been clumsy all year. Time will tell whether his admission he would 'pick up the phone' to Winston Peters will knock soft National supporters back into line, writes Peter Dunne

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PM Hipkins wins second New Zealand leaders' debate

Fired-up Labour leader Chris Hipkins has scored a win over National's Chris Luxon in the second leaders' debate before next month's New Zealand election.

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National, ACT, NZ First in three-way coalition: poll

The centre-right National party has a 10-point lead over Labour in New Zealand but would need two coalition partners to govern, polling shows.

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How a politician most people won’t vote for could shape the New Zealand government

Potential return of Winston Peters in any National-led coalition highlights electoral system where one party can rarely govern alone

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Luxon's call on NZ First could come back to bite him

Christopher Luxon has given the voters what they wanted – transparency on who National will work with. But, in doing so some of his supporters worry he may have given New Zealand First a boost.

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National open to NZ First coalition, only if need be

Winston Peters' New Zealand First has been thrown an election lifeline by National leader Chris Luxon, who says he is open to a coalition with them.

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