Chris Hipkins
'New Zealanders have felt really left in the dark in previous elections' - Qiulae Wong intends to negotiate with one bloc at a time, rather than 'playing off each side'
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'New Zealanders have felt really left in the dark in previous elections' - Qiulae Wong intends to negotiate with one bloc at a time, rather than 'playing off each side'
The wait begins as Opportunity knocks, as election 2026 delivers upsets, overhangs and a three week question mark
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The wait begins as Opportunity knocks, as election 2026 delivers upsets, overhangs and a three week question mark
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NZ Election 2026: Volatile election leaves unclear winner, Opportunity over the line, major seat overhang and close call between blocs
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NZ Election 2026: Volatile election leaves unclear winner, Opportunity over the line, major seat overhang and close call between blocs
Interest.co.nz's political reporters discuss the mood on the campaign trail and what to watch for on Saturday night and beyond
Interest.co.nz's political reporters discuss the mood on the campaign trail and what to watch for on Saturday night and beyond
Labour leader Chris Hipkins takes swipe at NZ First's Michael Laws, Treasury opens the books and will NZ have a government by Christmas?
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins takes swipe at NZ First's Michael Laws, Treasury opens the books and will NZ have a government by Christmas?
Labour moves up to 30.7%, National sits back at 26.4%, Opportunity at 5.1% in poll day before election day
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Labour moves up to 30.7%, National sits back at 26.4%, Opportunity at 5.1% in poll day before election day
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Latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll delivers hung Parliament, Luxon rules out NZ First's Michael Laws from his Cabinet after 'stupid' Opportunity comment
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Latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll delivers hung Parliament, Luxon rules out NZ First's Michael Laws from his Cabinet after 'stupid' Opportunity comment
National and Labour neck and neck as minor parties battle it out in latest 1News poll
Vero Insurance says weather-related claims have surged to $186.4 million over the past year, and warns climate change is projected to push up claims costs between 12% to 15% by 2040
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Vero Insurance says weather-related claims have surged to $186.4 million over the past year, and warns climate change is projected to push up claims costs between 12% to 15% by 2040
National dips to 24.8%, Labour on 30.6% support in latest RNZ Poll
National drops to 29% support in the latest 1News Verian poll, still ahead of Labour's 27% with Opportunity at 6%
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National drops to 29% support in the latest 1News Verian poll, still ahead of Labour's 27% with Opportunity at 6%
Political activity: ACT releases election manifesto, Labour says it will make the cost of living and healthcare its first priorities if elected as party leaders cast their votes early
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Political activity: ACT releases election manifesto, Labour says it will make the cost of living and healthcare its first priorities if elected as party leaders cast their votes early
By allowing themselves to be recorded alongside the Mongrel Mob, Te Pāti Māori, Green, and Labour MPs may have cost the Left the election, says Chrtis Trotter
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By allowing themselves to be recorded alongside the Mongrel Mob, Te Pāti Māori, Green, and Labour MPs may have cost the Left the election, says Chrtis Trotter
'Campaigning alongside gangs is unacceptable' - Chris Hipkins announces Labour candidate's resignation after attending event with gang members
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'Campaigning alongside gangs is unacceptable' - Chris Hipkins announces Labour candidate's resignation after attending event with gang members
National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins clash over Opportunity, climate risk and tax in a bad-tempered final leaders’ debate
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National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins clash over Opportunity, climate risk and tax in a bad-tempered final leaders’ debate