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At odds polling shows tightness of New Zealand election

A fresh poll shows Labour six points clear of National in the New Zealand election contest, but with a new teal party holding the balance of power.

AAP · Oct 29

NZ election poll watch: right majority possible even if Opportunity enters parliament

With the New Zealand election two-and-a-half weeks away, the latest 1News Verian poll has the right extending its lead over the left, meaning the right may be able to win a majority without relying on the Opportunity Party (if it enters parliament).

The Conversation · Oct 20

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Overseas voters, including those in Australia, can begin casting ballots in New Zealand's election after the leaders squared off in their final debate.

AAP · Oct 20

Greens surge in tightest NZ election for decades

New Zealand's two biggest political parties have held campaign-starting rallies but it was the Greens that launched in a key poll.

AAP · Sep 28

NZ election poll watch: right still leads left, but Opportunity could deny it a majority

With the November 7 general election now just over two months away, and party campaigning about to start in earnest, political polls are coming into sharp relief.

The Conversation · Aug 25

New Zealand's government introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s

Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply.

Euronews · Aug 24

New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Monday banning under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

The Opportunity Party’s Treaty policy is closer to Labour than National. But is it a bottom line?

During the current parliamentary term, the debate over te Tiriti o Waitangi’s place in public life is arguably more polarised than at any time in the past 50 years.

The Conversation · Aug 18

Luxon’s leadership on the line – again. Neither National nor Labour stand to benefit

Whatever happens at tomorrow morning’s urgent caucus meeting to address speculation about his leadership, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had a very bad few days already.

The Conversation · Aug 11

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

AAP · Aug 11