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Anthony Albanese cited the Israel-Hamas war to underscore why locals should vote 'yes.'
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Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week
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Hipkins on NZ response to Israel attack; Luxon talks tough on gangs
Christopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.
Why National’s big promise on speed limits might not happen
National recently vowed to make a sharp U-turn on 80km/h highway speed limits.
Election 2023: Major political parties don’t spread porkies, but flirt with half-truths: study
An analysis of 700 political posts makes interesting reading.
Audrey Young: Can Labour win from here? There is a narrow path
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Editorial: Political parties on home straight will cast off subtle tactical ploys
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'Falling apart': Labour, public hit out at Luxon's 'second election' fears
The National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.
Beehive Diaries: The Tāmaki cup of tea, the last Chris of the Week
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Election 2023: Luxon apologises for tax policy inaccuracies - immediately repeats error
Luxon countered Labour's tax position was "more fractured than the [Ranfurly] shield".
The most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and National
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Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight
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Police plan long-range Tasers but without body cameras to check use
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'Feeling dangerous': Race relations commissioner on allegations of race baiting in election
The Race Relations Commissioner is concerned about racist and classist undertones.
Early voting numbers lagging behind last election
About 260,000 fewer votes had been cast by Wednesday when compared to 2020.
Kelvin Davis is expecting to become a grandad on Election Day
The MP incumbent is expecting his first mokopuna on election weekend.