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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.
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National promises fewer council approvals for farms
National pledges simpler farm rules to boost food exports and reduce council approvals.
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New poll shows Labour edging ahead of National
Labour gains narrow lead over National in election poll as Opportunity hits 5% threshold.
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Labour and National fiscal plans unclear
Labour and National fiscal plans lack clarity on cuts.
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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.
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Election 2026: Leaders Debate 'Pretty Beige'
Luxon and Hipkins' leaders debate described as 'pretty beige' by industry experts.
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National calls Greens open to Mongrel Mob funding for drug addiction
National accuses Greens of funding Mongrel Mob meth programs, sparking coalition tensions.
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National won't back Act's tax relief policy for property investors
National rejects Act's proposal to give residential property investors tax relief through negative gearing.
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National and Labour debate tax policies in Queenstown
National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Barbara Edmonds clash over tax policies during Queenstown debate.
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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.
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Education heating up as battleground
Labour and National clash over education policy as polling shows 74% support for mandatory one-hour daily learning.
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Labour and National run ads linking minor parties' promises
Labour claims National coalition will freeze pay despite Luxon ruling it out.
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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.
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Wairarapa candidates debate vaping, housing, meth and water
Wairarapa candidates face tough questions on vaping, housing, meth and water storage during election debate.
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Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
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Auckland mayor calls National road plan 'idiotic'
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown condemns National's $1.75 billion Mill Road project as 'idiotic' during election campaign.
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National would make completing Year 11 compulsory if back in power
National plans to require Year 11 completion for all students if re-elected.
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New Zealand cuts aid to Ethiopia
New Zealand's aid cut to Ethiopia risks starvation deaths as government funds cancer care.
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Election Live: National Policy Shift
National hints at 2029 tax cuts as Greens target AI regulation.
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National hints at tax cuts after 2029
National promises tax cuts for voters after 2029 as fiscal plan shows surplus path.
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Election Live: National Opens Books
National reveals fiscal plan as Greens target AI and Labour school uniforms.
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Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
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Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
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ACT under fire for disability benefits cuts
ACT faces backlash over proposed $653m disability benefits cuts in fiscal plan.
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Federated Farmers Supports National Water Scheme
Federated Farmers backs National's water storage plan but urges more government funding for rural projects.
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Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Lacks Party Support
Animal rights group disappointed as major parties reject fireworks ban proposal.
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Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Unmet
Animal rights group says major parties won't back fireworks ban.
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Hipkins: Opportunity supporters 'giving vote away'
Labour leader says Opportunity supporters are giving their vote away, Peters shouldn't be in Parliament.
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New Zealand First Campaigns on Fireworks Ban
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters campaigns on fireworks ban as coalition gains poll lead.
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Election Campaign Live
National pledges drug testing for Jobseeker recipients as Labour accuses them of using 'bludgers' in polls.
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National targets coalition partners for soft centre voters
National pivots to win back fractured base amid coalition scramble.
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Bottom Trawling Policy Divides New Zealand Politics
Opportunity Party demands end to bottom trawling in sensitive areas before next government forms.
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NZ First surge extends coalition lead
New Zealand First's rise boosts coalition lead in latest poll.
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Labour Greens condemn National drug test policy
Labour and Greens call National's drug testing plan cruel and deplorable.
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Investment Boost Cost Debate
Labour and National clash over Investment Boost's true fiscal cost.
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Investment Boost Cost Debate
Labour and National clash over Investment Boost's true fiscal cost.
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David Seymour hints at superannuation age increase
ACT leader David Seymour says raising superannuation age to 67 is inevitable if elected.
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National Promises Random Drug Testing for Jobseekers
National pledges random drug tests for jobseeker beneficiaries to boost work readiness.
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Campaign Trail Highlights
Labour and National clash on economic policies as election campaign intensifies.
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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.
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National's path to power narrows
National edges ahead of Labour in new poll as Opportunity Party holds key vote share.
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Labour rejects Willis' Investment Boost claim
Labour admits $90m error but denies $2.2b gap in Investment Boost policy.
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National cuts foreign aid to boost health funding
National pledges to redirect foreign aid savings for cancer screenings and medicines.
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NZ First calls National's foreign aid cut promise desperate
National's foreign aid cut plan sparks backlash from NZ First and praise from ACT.
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National crashes, Greens surge
National falls below 26% in RNZ-Reid poll as Greens jump to 14.8%.
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Politicians react to RNZ poll results
National drops to 25.9% in RNZ poll as Labour and Greens surge.
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National attacks Labour's fiscal plan
National leader claims Labour's fiscal plan has a real hole.
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West Coast Tasman Election Shift
New faces challenge Labour's West Coast Tasman seat as mining and environment debates intensify.
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Election campaign heads into second week
Labour releases fiscal plan as election campaign accelerates.
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Labour fires back as Willis accuses Labour of budget gaps
Labour leader Chris Hipkins fires back after National's Willis accuses Labour of budget gaps.
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National Promises $800m Christchurch Motorway Extension
National pledges to fund $800m Christchurch Northern Motorway extension in next budget.
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Labour's fiscal plan: National's claims
National claims Labour's fiscal plan is fraudulent with $11bn cost gaps.
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Election campaign 4 October
Labour releases fiscal plan as National claims $8.5b hole.
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Labour's fiscal plan sparks National backlash
Labour's fiscal plan faces National's $8.5b hole accusation.
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Election 2026 campaign heats up
Labour's fiscal plan sparks National's criticism and Green Party's transport pledge.
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Labour releases fiscal plan amid National backlash
Labour unveils fiscal plan as National claims $8.5b shortfall.
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Labour releases fiscal plan amid election campaign
Labour's fiscal plan sparks National's tax criticism during election campaign launch.
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Election Signage Set on Fire
National MP Carlos Cheung says his election billboard was deliberately set on fire.
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National Promises $1.75b for Mill Road Construction
National pledges $1.75 billion to build Mill Road highway as part of Roads of National Significance if elected.
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Green Party Proposes National Rail Network
Green Party plans overnight rail between Auckland and Wellington, extending Te Huia to Tauranga.
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