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NewsNovember 4

Luxon, Peters cross paths at Auckland Diwali celebration

National Leader Christopher Luxon and NZ First Leader Winston Peters have seen each other for the first time since it was confirmed the pair must work together to form the next Government.
Luxon, Peters cross paths at Auckland Diwali celebration
Luxon, Peters cross paths at Auckland Diwali celebration
NationalNovember 4

Luxon and Peters cross paths at Diwali ahead of talks

National Leader Christopher Luxon and NZ First Leader Winston Peters have seen each other for the first time since it was confirmed the pair must work together to form the next Government.
Luxon and Peters cross paths at Diwali ahead of talks
Luxon and Peters cross paths at Diwali ahead of talks
NationalOctober 15

'Devastating': Labour MPs prepare for spell in political wilderness

Crushed Labour MPs - grappling with the reality of being banished to the opposition benches - will start returning to the capital today.
'Devastating': Labour MPs prepare for spell in political wilderness
'Devastating': Labour MPs prepare for spell in political wilderness
NationalOctober 15

And the winners are . . .

Based on the election night results, the 121 MPs of the 54th New Zealand Parliament are:
And the winners are . . .
And the winners are . . .
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NationalOctober 15

National’s night, but NZ First waits in the wings

Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon travels to Wellington today to try to assemble a new government, knowing that a half million New Zealanders might already have hindered his plans.
National’s night, but NZ First waits in the wings
National’s night, but NZ First waits in the wings
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NationalOctober 15

New MP beneficiary of ‘generational shift’

In a night of surprise results, one of the biggest bombshells came in Te Tai Tonga, where Te Pati Maori caused a monumental upset.
New MP beneficiary of ‘generational shift’
New MP beneficiary of ‘generational shift’
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DunedinOctober 15

Leary takes nothing for granted

Ingrid Leary had a more nervous night than she would have wanted before confirmation she had held Taieri for Labour, so nervous she is taking nothing for granted just yet.
Leary takes nothing for granted
Leary takes nothing for granted
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OpinionOctober 15

Analysis: Numbers high but National has work to do

It may not feel like it for either of the main parties right now, but National has few laurels to rest on despite its overwhelming victory on Saturday, and neither should Labour drop into a slough of despair.
Analysis: Numbers high but National has work to do
Analysis: Numbers high but National has work to do
SouthlandOctober 15

Clear mandate to make ‘really big difference’

Following her landslide win on election night, National MP Penny Simmonds is keen to get back into action.
Clear mandate to make ‘really big difference’
Clear mandate to make ‘really big difference’
SouthlandOctober 15

Mooney keen to do the ‘hard yards’

With a landslide victory in the Southland electorate under his belt, Joseph Mooney says he is ready to get to work as part of the National-led government.
Mooney keen to do the ‘hard yards’
Mooney keen to do the ‘hard yards’
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BusinessOctober 15

Business leaders eager to engage with government

Business leaders in the South say a new government will have to be in tune with their needs to create a better environment for investment and productivity.
Business leaders eager to engage with government
Business leaders eager to engage with government
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DunedinOctober 15

Brooking celebrates win while ‘heartbroken’ over Labour’s loss

Election night was bittersweet for new Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking.
Brooking celebrates win while ‘heartbroken’ over Labour’s loss
Brooking celebrates win while ‘heartbroken’ over Labour’s loss
North OtagoOctober 15

Solid majority for new National MP Anderson

For the first time since 2008, the Waitaki electorate has a new MP but there is still a familiar tinge of blue.
Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
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South OtagoOctober 15

Patterson pays tribute to Peters’ leadership

It takes an almighty effort for a smaller party to get above the 5% MMP threshold, and it takes an even bigger effort for a party to get back in once it has been dumped from Parliament.
Patterson pays tribute to Peters’ leadership
Patterson pays tribute to Peters’ leadership
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DunedinOctober 15

'Exhausted but excited' Willis in as list MP for Greens

Dunedin's newest MP, Green Party candidate Scott Willis, was hurriedly packing yesterday before embarking on his new parliamentary career.
'Exhausted but excited' Willis in as list MP for Greens
'Exhausted but excited' Willis in as list MP for Greens
NewsOctober 15

Election 2023: Urgent issues faced by National and Labour

National's Christopher Luxon promised a great deal during the campaign, without much detail of how it would be achieved.
Election 2023: Urgent issues faced by National and Labour
Election 2023: Urgent issues faced by National and Labour
OpinionOctober 15

Election 2023: National and Labour both face urgent issues

National's Christopher Luxon promised a great deal during the campaign, without much detail of how it would be achieved.
Election 2023: National and Labour both face urgent issues
Election 2023: National and Labour both face urgent issues
BusinessOctober 15

Doubts on National mini-budget before Christmas

The financial and economic impacts of the election of a National-led government will be muted in the near term as parties await for final results, which will determine negotiating partners and policies.
Doubts on National mini-budget before Christmas
Doubts on National mini-budget before Christmas
OpinionOctober 15

Chris Hipkins: The rise and fall of 'the boy from the Hutt'

When he first stepped into his predecessor's shoes, Chris Hipkins was seen as a safe pair of hands in the Labour government, known for stepping in to tidy up messes left by other ministers.
Chris Hipkins: The rise and fall of 'the boy from the Hutt'
Chris Hipkins: The rise and fall of 'the boy from the Hutt'
NewsOctober 13

Labour gets late lift according to their own poll

Labour is enjoying a last-minute surge in support before the election tomorrow, according to figures obtained by The New Zealand Herald.
Labour gets late lift according to their own poll
Labour gets late lift according to their own poll
NationalOctober 13

Voters 'turning away in disgust': analyst

A “big plunge” in early voting reflects a negative campaign that failed to inspire voters and caused some to turn away from politics “in disgust”, a political analyst says.
Voters 'turning away in disgust': analyst
Voters 'turning away in disgust': analyst
NationalOctober 12

Hipkins on the attack in final leaders' debate

Tonight's TVNZ leaders' debate has seen Labour's Chris Hipkins confidently on the attack, with National's Christopher Luxon trying to appear more calm and collected.
Hipkins on the attack in final leaders' debate
Hipkins on the attack in final leaders' debate
NationalOctober 12

Did Ardern have dinosaur dig at Luxon?

Dame Jacinda Ardern has taken to social media to urge voters to give Labour their vote, in a video that appears to contain a dig at National leader Christopher Luxon.
Did Ardern have dinosaur dig at Luxon?
Did Ardern have dinosaur dig at Luxon?
NationalOctober 12

PM heckled after casting vote

Police had to step in when Labour leader Chris Hipkins was aggressively heckled after casting his vote today.
PM heckled after casting vote
PM heckled after casting vote
NationalOctober 11

Polls show Peters firmly in the role of kingmaker

National’s hopes for a clear election outcome on Saturday have been dealt a twin blow - two polls showing National and Act NZ will struggle to get over the line without the support of NZ First and Winston Peters.
Polls show Peters firmly in the role of kingmaker
Polls show Peters firmly in the role of kingmaker