Health Debate Challenge
Labour leader Chris Hipkins demands National leader Christopher Luxon debate health crisis.
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New Zealand news
News for readers in New Zealand, in one-minute summaries with a link to the original reporting.
Labour releases plan to get kids off devices through sport funding
Labour pledges $28m over four years to boost after-school sports and reduce screen time for children.
11 cards 1m 50sRLWC quick hits: Ponga's power, Tonga's triumph and Fiji's sunny day
Kalyn Ponga scores double before injury as Tonga dominates England in Rugby League World Cup opener.
9 cards 1m 10sNational leader laughs off voter suppression charge
National leader Christopher Luxon dismisses opposition's voter suppression claims as enrollment deadlines shift.
6 cards 1mCoalition by Christmas? Don't bet on it
New Zealand's election could drag into Christmas without a coalition deal.
4 cards 40sCitizenship fees deficit forecast to reach $68.3m by 2033 without fee hike
New Zealand's citizenship fee account could hit $68.3m deficit by 2033 without recent fee increase, documents show.
16 cards 1m 50sQuestions that led Karuna Muthu to walk out of Wellington Bays debate revealed
National candidate Karuna Muthu walked out of Wellington Bays debate after accusing organizers of 'loaded' left-wing questions.
16 cards 3mElection 2026: Electoral Commission defends enrolment efforts as Hipkins raises disenfranchisement concerns
Electoral Commission says enrolment ahead of 2023 levels as Labour leader Hipkins warns of voter disenfranchisement risks.
16 cards 2mGreens propose to abolish training wage
Green Party aims to end training wage to boost apprentice pay and reduce poverty.
7 cards 1mCruise passengers pay $20 less for NZ trips
New Zealand cruise passengers will pay $20 less for travel to and from the country starting July 2027.
6 cards 1mElection campaign live updates
New Zealand election campaign heats up with three weeks until voting.
3 cards 40sElection Campaign Live Update
Live election coverage from RNZ as 2026 New Zealand polls heat up.
3 cards 30sHow to watch Wallabies vs All Blacks: free stream for Bledisloe Cup
Free live streams for Wallabies vs All Blacks Bledisloe Cup clash on 17 Oct 2026.
9 cards 1m 10sElection 2026 Campaign Diary: Opportunity Party Wins Political Play
Opportunity Party secures balance of power in New Zealand election race.
15 cards 2mNational Party candidate Karuna Muthu storms out of Wellington Bays debate
National Party candidate Karuna Muthu leaves Wellington Bays debate after accusing organizers of biased questions.
15 cards 3mHuge interest: Agriculture stays standalone at Year 11
New Zealand schools want agriculture to remain a Year 11 subject to keep it visible for all students.
5 cards 1mTech Sector Pushes for Long-Term Strategy
Tech leaders demand stable policies to boost AI and quantum innovation in New Zealand.
3 cards 50sGreen Party Proposes Bed Tax for Tourism Infrastructure
Green Party co-leaders announce bed tax to fund tourism infrastructure amid local council demands.
16 cards 2mSimeon Brown rules out Opportunity after Luxon appears to rule party
National Party clarifies stance on Opportunity Party coalition after Luxon's remarks.
16 cards 2mLabour urges hope and rage; National fears handout society
Labour supporters told to harness 'hope and rage' as National voters fear 'handout society' after election rally.
7 cards 1mHow Much Does It Cost to Run an Election?
New Zealand's 2026 election costs $180m to run, with key challenges in voter outreach.
7 cards 1m 10sBreast cancer advocate and businessman unimpressed by NZ leaders
Breast cancer survivor and businessman criticize Labour and National leaders after debate.
15 cards 2mElection 2026 Campaign Diary: Mongrel Mob Photo Furore Damages Left
Green Party and Te Pāti Māori candidates face backlash for posing with Mongrel Mob in election campaign.
16 cards 2mDid Mongrel Mob Meth Program Work?
Mongrel Mob's $2.75m meth rehab program helped many stay clean but faces funding cut.
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