Hipkins promises campaign roar as NZ election nears New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has admitted to a slow start to Labour's election campaign but promised to hit his stride as polling day nears. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
PM Hipkins wins second New Zealand leaders' debate Fired-up Labour leader Chris Hipkins has scored a win over National's Chris Luxon in the second leaders' debate before next month's New Zealand election. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
National, ACT, NZ First in three-way coalition: poll The centre-right National party has a 10-point lead over Labour in New Zealand but would need two coalition partners to govern, polling shows. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
Dally M awards 2023 red carpet – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023
Hipkins makes Australian pitch as NZ voting opens Australian-based Kiwis who can finally apply for citizenship are welcome to thank New Zealand Labour at the ballot box, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. AAP · Sep 26, 2023
Greens surge in NZ as Labour cites climate credentials The National party says it will keep Jacinda Ardern's "Zero Carbon" emissions-cutting infrastructure if it wins office at next month's New Zealand election. AAP · Sep 26, 2023
On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is facing an uphill battle to woo voters less than three weeks before an election The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Hipkins invokes Winston Churchill in flat NZ campaign Labour is facing more bad news in the polls while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins compared his position to that of Britain's leader after World War II. AAP · Sep 25, 2023
Hipkins rallies faithful in bid for campaign kickstart New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has stepped up his election pitch, while National's Chris Luxon was confident canvassing votes in Labour strongholds. AAP · Sep 24, 2023
NZ Labour MP accused of bullying as election looms New Zealand Labour MP Shanan Halbert stands accused of bullying behaviour from former staff members from a bombshell report by broadcaster Newshub. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Right bloc on track for power in New Zealand Centre-right National and right-wing ACT are on track to govern in New Zealand after next month's election according to the latest poll. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Kiwis learn little in NZ election leaders' debate The first New Zealand election leaders' debate of the 2023 campaign between Labour's Chris Hipkins and National's Chris Luxon left some viewers wanting more. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Controlling the political narrative is key to winning the NZ election – no easy task for Chris Hipkins Last night’s live TV leaders debate between Labour’s Chris Hipkins and National’s Christopher Luxon made clear the policy and leadership style differences between the two contenders to become New Zealand’s next prime minister. The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023
Jabs but no knockout in NZ Leaders' Debate New Zealand's two Chrises - National leader Chris Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins - have sparred in their first televised leaders' debate. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Auckland murder focuses NZ electorate on law and order A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder following a daylight stabbing at an Auckland bus stop, stunning onlookers.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 NZ parties standing by anti-science candidates Ryan Hamilton, the National party's candidate for Hamilton East, has gone to ground after controversial social media posts were unearthed by Radio NZ.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Luxon claims underdog status for NZ leaders' debate Opposition Leader Chris Luxon has been caught out telling a porkie on the eve of the first leaders' debate of the New Zealand election campaign.
The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023 NZ election 2023: with a month to go, polls point to a right-wing coalition government The New Zealand general election to be held in one month, on October 14, will be the country’s tenth under the mixed member proportional system (MMP).
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023 After the election, Christopher Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the left Christopher Luxon is no slouch on the dance floor, it seems. As his wife Amanda told the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, the two prepared for their university ball with a ballroom dancing class.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023 Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Winston Peters in position to become election kingmaker Latest survey sees support for New Zealand First exceed 5% for second month as Labour falters and National remains unchanged ahead of October election
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 With an election looming, New Zealand lawmakers wrap up rowdy final session New Zealand lawmakers rushed to pass legislation and criticize opponents during a rowdy final day of the nation’s 53rd Parliament
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023 New Zealand Labour’s support sinks to worst level in six years, poll finds Prime minister Chris Hipkins says Labour now ‘underdogs’ as National gains ground ahead of 14 October election
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions New Zealand has removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2023 More than 15,000 New Zealanders apply for Australian citizenship in six weeks About 375 New Zealanders a day have applied since new rules came into effect on 1 July giving them a faster pathway to citizenship
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023 Youthquake rumbles to a stop? Support for the left falls among New Zealand’s young voters Bucking global trends, polls find young voter support higher for National and right coalition than Labour as election nears