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New Zealand First plans to scrap AEWV
New Zealand First proposes replacing AEWV with skills-based work visa to address shortages.
Financialexpress · 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
Economist doubts fiscal unit's impact
Economist says NZ's fiscal plan unit won't change election outcomes.
RNZ · 1m
Winston Peters on NZ's declining appeal
Peters says New Zealand is less attractive than before but will restore it.
RNZ · 1m
Winston Peters on NZ's declining appeal
Peters says New Zealand is less attractive than before but will restore it.
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
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
National Proposes Marine Reserves and Ring-Net Fishing Ban
National Party plans new marine reserves and ring-net fishing ban in Hauraki Gulf.
RNZ · 1m
New Zealand First Pledges Minimum Wage Boost
New Zealand First promises minimum wage hikes matching inflation if elected.
RNZ · 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
Hipkins: Opportunity supporters 'giving vote away'
Labour leader says Opportunity supporters are giving their vote away, Peters shouldn't be in Parliament.
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
New Zealand First pushes fireworks ban
New Zealand First seeks fireworks ban after leaders reject idea.
RNZ · 1m
National targets coalition partners for soft centre voters
National pivots to win back fractured base amid coalition scramble.
RNZ · 1m
Election Campaign Update
National pledges random drug testing for Jobseeker recipients amid election tensions.
RNZ · 1m
Winston Peters calls for conversion therapy ban review
Winston Peters says abortion could be 'murder' as he pushes to revisit New Zealand's conversion therapy ban.
RNZ · 1m
Winston Peters calls for conversion therapy ban review
Winston Peters says abortion could be 'murder' as he pushes to revisit New Zealand's conversion therapy ban.
RNZ · 1m
Campaign Trail Highlights
Labour and National clash on economic policies as election campaign intensifies.
RNZ · 1m
National's path to power narrows
National edges ahead of Labour in new poll as Opportunity Party holds key vote share.
RNZ · 1m
Politicians react to RNZ poll results
National drops to 25.9% in RNZ poll as Labour and Greens surge.
RNZ · 1m
National's nightmare poll
National Party polling at 25.9% as Greens surge to 14.8% ahead of election.
RNZ · 1m
How's this election different?
Election 2026: Kingmakers shift as Opportunity Party emerges.
RNZ · 1m
Tangi for Adrian Rurawhe
Labour MPs attend former Speaker's funeral.
RNZ · 1m
Green Party Proposes National Rail Network
Green Party plans overnight rail between Auckland and Wellington, extending Te Huia to Tauranga.
RNZ · 1m
