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Future voters might thank National and Labour for unsexy politics
National and Labour hold the centre in unsexy politics, saving democracy from extreme swings.
RNZ · 1m
New poll shows Labour edging ahead of National
Labour gains narrow lead over National in election poll as Opportunity hits 5% threshold.
NZ Herald · 1m
Labour and National fiscal plans unclear
Labour and National fiscal plans lack clarity on cuts.
NZ Herald · 1m
Labour to pull $50m from Super Fund for Elevate fund
Labour redirects up to $50m yearly from NZ Super Fund to boost domestic business growth via Elevate fund.
NZ Herald · 1m
Labour 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.
RNZ · 1m
Act leader David Seymour would work with Opportunity if it kept Labour out
Act leader David Seymour says he'd work with Opportunity if it kept Labour out of power.
NZ Herald · 1m
Election 2026: Leaders Debate 'Pretty Beige'
Luxon and Hipkins' leaders debate described as 'pretty beige' by industry experts.
NZ Herald · 1m
Greens' Marama Davidson defends gang meetings amid election backlash
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson insists election meetings with gang members are vital for community safety.
RNZ · 1m
National calls Greens open to Mongrel Mob funding for drug addiction
National accuses Greens of funding Mongrel Mob meth programs, sparking coalition tensions.
NZ Herald · 2m
Reform suspends members after racist undercover footage
ITV's undercover investigation exposes Reform UK councillors and candidates making racist remarks about Muslims, Asian people and Black children.
The Independent · 2m
Te Tai Tonga: New Zealand's Largest Electorate Race Wide Open
New Zealand's largest electorate faces a wide open race after incumbent MP Tākuta Ferris' expulsion from Te Pāti Māori.
RNZ · 1m
National and Labour debate tax policies in Queenstown
National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Barbara Edmonds clash over tax policies during Queenstown debate.
RNZ · 1m
Bed taxes, cheaper groceries and fast-track tensions in Queenstown debate
Labour, Greens and Opportunity propose bed tax for Queenstown amid fast-track housing and supermarket duopoly debates.
NZ Herald · 2m
Education heating up as battleground
Labour and National clash over education policy as polling shows 74% support for mandatory one-hour daily learning.
NZ Herald · 1m
Burnham rules out Green Party coalition over antisemitism
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Labour will not partner with the Greens while they maintain a policy equating Zionism with racism.
The Independent · 1m
Reform slides to third as Badenoch lifts Tories
Kemi Badenoch's inheritance tax pledge boosts Conservative polling while Nigel Farage's party falls behind Labour for the first time since the election.
The Independent · 1m
Labour and National run ads linking minor parties' promises
Labour claims National coalition will freeze pay despite Luxon ruling it out.
NZ Herald · 2m
National despairs at Labour's cost of Luxon attack
National campaign chairman Simeon Brown calls Labour's cost-of-living claims 'sad' as party alleges $6235 annual rise for families.
NZ Herald · 2m
Labour's election funding gap
Labour needs $4.1m to fund 2026 election after $900k broadcasting allocation.
RNZ · 1m
Wairarapa candidates debate vaping, housing, meth and water
Wairarapa candidates face tough questions on vaping, housing, meth and water storage during election debate.
RNZ · 1m
National superannuation stance unchanged
National insists superannuation policy remains fixed despite election promises.
RNZ · 1m
Chris Hipkins plays policy quiz in Palmy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins answers crowd's policy questions in Palmerston North.
NZ Herald · 2m
Auckland election race hinges on city's challenges
Politicians focus on Auckland's economic struggles to win tight election race.
RNZ · 1m
Labour holds Holborn and St Pancras in tight by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali wins with 45 per cent as Zack Polanski's Greens surge but fall short of upset.
The Independent · 1m
Labour school lunches on-site for 244,400 students
Labour promises on-site school lunches for 244,400 students starting 2028.
RNZ · 1m
Politicians Can't Dance Alone on Superannuation
National Party's Nicola Willis urges cross-party collaboration on superannuation policy amid tight polls and opposition.
RNZ · 1m
Election Live: National Policy Shift
National hints at 2029 tax cuts as Greens target AI regulation.
RNZ · 1m
Election Live: National Opens Books
National reveals fiscal plan as Greens target AI and Labour school uniforms.
RNZ · 1m
Labour cuts school uniform costs
Labour plans affordable school uniforms and healthy lunches to ease family budgets.
RNZ · 1m
UK could rejoin EU in single parliament, report finds
A new study says Britain could fast-track back into the EU within five years if both sides show political will, using Finland's three-year accession as a model.
The Independent · 1m
Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
RNZ · 1m
Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
RNZ · 1m
ACT under fire for disability benefits cuts
ACT faces backlash over proposed $653m disability benefits cuts in fiscal plan.
RNZ · 1m
Green Party loses Holborn seat after Zionism row
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali wins the by-election as voters reject Green leader Zack Polanski over party controversy and local concerns.
The Independent · 2m
Labour fears low-key budget won't satisfy voters
Labour insiders warn 'low-key' budget risks looking weak as voters demand tangible change.
the Guardian · 1m
Bank tax raid could spark exodus, City warns Healey
City warns Labour's bank tax hike risks UK talent and capital flight.
Dailymail · 1m
Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Lacks Party Support
Animal rights group disappointed as major parties reject fireworks ban proposal.
RNZ · 1m
Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Unmet
Animal rights group says major parties won't back fireworks ban.
RNZ · 1m
Labour holds Holborn and St Pancras as Greens finish second
Sagal Abdi-Wali wins with 45% and a 3,364 majority, while Zack Polanski's second place finish offers the Green leader relief after a turbulent week.
the Guardian · 2m
Labour wins Holborn seat as Polanski vows to stay
Green Party leader Zack Polanski lost the north London by-election to Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali but says he will remain as party leader despite mounting pressure.
The Independent · 3m
Burnham demands Green Party reverse Zionism motion
The prime minister calls the party's conference vote declaring Zionism is racism completely wrong and urges leader Zack Polanski to reverse it.
The Independent · 1m
Holborn by-election greens lose
Greens lose Holborn seat as Polanski faces leadership pressure.
LADbible · 1m
Hipkins: Opportunity supporters 'giving vote away'
Labour leader says Opportunity supporters are giving their vote away, Peters shouldn't be in Parliament.
RNZ · 1m
Property managers wary of Labour rent plans
Labour's rent policy changes spark fears among property managers.
RNZ · 1m
New Zealand First Campaigns on Fireworks Ban
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters campaigns on fireworks ban as coalition gains poll lead.
RNZ · 1m
Election Campaign Live
National pledges drug testing for Jobseeker recipients as Labour accuses them of using 'bludgers' in polls.
RNZ · 1m
Bottom Trawling Policy Divides New Zealand Politics
Opportunity Party demands end to bottom trawling in sensitive areas before next government forms.
RNZ · 1m
Hipkins pledges Nelson hospital and Hope Bypass
Labour leader Chris Hipkins promises Nelson Hospital redevelopment and Hope Bypass without canceling ongoing projects.
RNZ · 1m
NZ First surge extends coalition lead
New Zealand First's rise boosts coalition lead in latest poll.
RNZ · 1m
Labour airline policy details
Labour's airline pricing rules could stop hidden fees but airlines say they already follow some rules.
RNZ · 1m
Labour Greens condemn National drug test policy
Labour and Greens call National's drug testing plan cruel and deplorable.
RNZ · 1m
Labour pushes airline price transparency
Labour demands airlines show real flight prices before booking to help Kiwis.
RNZ · 1m
Investment Boost Cost Debate
Labour and National clash over Investment Boost's true fiscal cost.
RNZ · 1m
Investment Boost Cost Debate
Labour and National clash over Investment Boost's true fiscal cost.
RNZ · 1m
David Seymour hints at superannuation age increase
ACT leader David Seymour says raising superannuation age to 67 is inevitable if elected.
RNZ · 1m
Campaign Trail Highlights
Labour and National clash on economic policies as election campaign intensifies.
RNZ · 1m
Finance debate: National and Labour agree on renewables, education
National and Labour both support renewable energy and education but clash on cost of living solutions.
RNZ · 1m
Your supermarket choice hints at how you vote
A new poll from More in Common reveals which political parties shoppers at Britain's major supermarkets are most likely to support.
The Independent · 1m
National's path to power narrows
National edges ahead of Labour in new poll as Opportunity Party holds key vote share.
RNZ · 1m
Burnham's social care gambit splits the Tories
Labour's leader has forced a choice on pensions that divides the Conservative Party ahead of the next election.
POLITICO · 2m
