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Hipkins snookers Luxon over NZ First evasion

In refusing to rule out working with NZ First after the election, Christopher Luxon will have a dark, awkward shadow hanging over every discussion about what a centre-right government might look like, argues Peter Dunne

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Winston Peters returns to right 'an upside-down world'

The leaders of Labour and Act don’t want to work with him, but his voter support looks to be growing. Mark Jennings sits down with NZ First leader Winston Peters to discuss the polls, social media, and wayward candidates.

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'We need help here in Rotorua' – Mayor's cry for help

Rotorua’s mayor is crying out for more police on the beat after a spate of attacks on young people, but the Government says they've already been delivered and no political party is committing to extra, reports Jo Moir

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Chris Hipkins unleashes as he prepares for dogfight

The people Chris Hipkins marginalised in his speech on Sunday were never going to vote Labour, but if the communities he stood up for were listening he might have just mounted a comeback

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National donors say migrant hostels inquiry has been widened to other houses

Alpha Laboratories owners say they expect to be cleared in tenancy inquiry, and hope to continue donating money to politics to support small businesses. Jonathan Milne reports.

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For National, gender seems to be the hardest word

Comment: For a party that just days ago celebrated women making up the majority of its top 40 candidates on its list, gender seems to be the hardest word for National, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Labour's policy goody bag falls short

After starving voters of any vision for what a Chris Hipkins government might look like, the governing party drowned voters in policy last week but is yet to see any reward, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Practice makes Luxon less imperfect

The National leader seems to be finding his feet ahead of the big show, starting in just a couple of weeks. Tim Murphy assesses him against past performances

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An Ode for .. David Seymour

Bard Billot on the bon mots of Act's banterer in chief

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National's list starts to reflect Luxon's wish for diversity

Christopher Luxon has done what his party members didn’t and improved the gender imbalance in a future caucus, but still has a way to go when it comes to representing a multi-cultural New Zealand

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Sophisticated investors could be allowed to manage their own KiwiSavers – National

Allowing only the wealthiest investors to manage their own retirement savings raises equity concerns, say critics. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Why a ban on cellphones in schools might be more of a distraction than the problem it’s trying to fix

The National Party’s promised ban on cellphones in schools has been touted by leader Christopher Luxon as a “common sense” and “practical” way to address New Zealand’s poor academic achievement.

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An Ode for .. the Prime Minister

Bard Billot on the boy king

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Guardian Essential poll New Zealand: National holds clear lead over Labour as election nears

Inaugural report shows Labour languishing on 29% of the vote while National records 34.5% as cost of living concerns dominate

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Christopher Luxon almost gets message 'Back on Track'

It was nearly a clean sweep of safe topics and solid answers, but for one missed chance to correct misinformation framed in an audience member’s question. Emma Hatton reports from Hamilton.

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National, tell us how your plans add up

National has made confident statements about its spending plans and economic management. It should be honest about how it will be paid for, writes the CTU's Craig Renney.

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An ode for .. Baron Luxon

Bard Billot on the bumbling blue leader

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New Zealand: ministerial scandals put Labour further behind in polls ahead of election

Survey shows Chris Hipkins’ personal approval rating holding steady, but the opposition National party gaining ground

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For whom the road tolls: National digs through funding toolbox

The National Party’s roading-focused transport plan offers $24.8 billion of works over the next ten years – but can they avoid the same claims of overspending they’ve charged Labour with?

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Luxon doesn't need to be trusted or liked to govern

Christopher Luxon has trust issues and David Seymour is gaining on him in the preferred prime minister polling, yet despite all that the National Party leader would comfortably lead the next government on the latest numbers

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The government we elect will shape the councils that decide our rates and roads

The pre-election uncertainty hanging over local councils has stalled much of their work, such that some mayors are muttering about a snap election, to be done with it. Jonathan Milne reports.

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An ode for .. Nicola Willis

Bard Billot on the Baron's tax collector

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Act chases National in the heartland

Christopher Luxon’s drive for party votes hits an Act-shaped judder bar

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PM under pressure without Opposition's help

On Monday the end of Kiri Allan’s political career brought MPs, staff, and journalists to a standstill, and 'tragic' was used repeatedly to describe her job loss. By Tuesday Allan was a political football in an urgent debate.

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Where to draw the line on MPs' mental health

Christopher Luxon wants a new threshold for ministers with mental health problems to be able to return to work – clearance from a clinician.

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