Public Policy
If Labour wants the votes needed to win, its lanyard-wearing professionals need to be on-tap, not on-top
If Labour wants the votes needed to win, its lanyard-wearing professionals need to be on-tap, not on-top
Three weeks of waiting: How the specials, a seat race and the overhang could reshape the next government
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Three weeks of waiting: How the specials, a seat race and the overhang could reshape the next government
Europe’s protest wave looks like 1968, but the demands are fundamentally different, Amir Keshtiban says
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Europe’s protest wave looks like 1968, but the demands are fundamentally different, Amir Keshtiban says
Thitinan Pongsudhirak laments that the ASEAN group is more divided and less effective precisely when Southeast Asia needs it most
Thitinan Pongsudhirak laments that the ASEAN group is more divided and less effective precisely when Southeast Asia needs it most
From a former All Blacks captain to a high school principal, these are New Zealand's newest MPs
'I just wanted to get to know her' - Luxon says he really enjoyed meeting with Opportunity's Qiulae Wong
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'I just wanted to get to know her' - Luxon says he really enjoyed meeting with Opportunity's Qiulae Wong
'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'
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New MPs arrive, Christopher Luxon will speak with Qiulae Wong and promises his finance minister won't be David Seymour but Seymour says Luxon's position on finance portfolio is 'no longer tenable'
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New MPs arrive, Christopher Luxon will speak with Qiulae Wong and promises his finance minister won't be David Seymour but Seymour says Luxon's position on finance portfolio is 'no longer tenable'
It was the 'overhang' wot done it
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
Three days. Three Christopher Luxons. And three sea-legs pills - tales from the National Party bus trip up the North Island
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Three days. Three Christopher Luxons. And three sea-legs pills - tales from the National Party bus trip up the North Island
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