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Simon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debate
OPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?
'Change the rules': Govt considers dropping election day voter enrolment
Very few countries allow voters to enrol on election day, Justice Minister says.
What does the End of Life Choice Act mean for New Zealand?
Opinion: What has changed since public consultation, and when will it be in effect?
Courage needed on drug reform - criminologist
Progressive moves on drug laws in the US may encourage global reform, the professor says.
Legalised cannabis fails by the slimmest of margins - how PM feels
PM says revealing her cannabis vote before polling day may not have led to a "yes" result.
Best of 2020: Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Good people smoke cannabis
Taking a punitive approach to cannabis does not work, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media after meeting with cabinet
PM Jacinda Ardern reacts to final election results after meeting with cabinet. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Reeferendum' up in smoke - but only 70k votes in it
The Electoral Commission has released the final results of the 2020 election today.
National wants referendum to decide four-year term
National says the public should decided whether the parliamentary term gets extended.
Focus Live: ACT leader David Seymour thanks MPs support for End of Life Choice Bill
ACT leader David Seymour and deputy Brooke van Velden thank MP's and supporters after the "yes" vote on the End of Life Choice Act. Video / ACT Party / Mark Tantrum
Damien Venuto: History shows the cannabis result is far from over
History shows it's still too early for the 'no' camp to party, writes Damien Venuto.
Focus Live: Andrew Little reacts to referendum results
30 October 2020. Justice Minister Andrew Little said voters had spoken and were “uncomfortable" with legalisation of cannabis. Video / RNZ
Focus Live: Green MP Chloe Swarbrick reacts to referendum results
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick said she was proud of the "yes" campaign for cannabis legalisation. Video / Dean Purcell
Ardern says 'mandate exists for Labour'; Govt to form in 3 weeks
Labour leader says she expects to form a Government within three weeks.
Election results: The dance of defeat as Shane Jones boogies into the night
Looks like Shane Jones is partying into the night.
Election 2020: The 'Covid' campaign that went off-track
Fiscal holes, rabbit holes and photo ops going awry. The 2020 campaign seemed endless.
Why you're not seeing any political news right now
You may be wondering why you aren't reading myriad election articles today.
Election 2020: Labour down and NZ First up in final poll
The final poll before the election is being described as a 'nail-biter'.
That's all folks! Collins, Ardern, political leaders wrap up campaigns
Political party leaders have finished their campaigns before election day tomorrow.
Half of voters cast their vote early
The number of early votes has far exceeded last election's advanced voting figures.
Last leaders' debate: Ardern - 'If people don't want me to resign, vote for Labour'
Follow the Herald's live updates of the final leaders debate.
Latest poll: Labour, National slip, Greens, NZ First up
The poll showed 15 per cent were undecided or wouldn't say how they would vote.
Black voters wait hours to vote in Georgia
Racial justice and voter suppression are at the forefront in this year's US election.
Richard Prebble: Cannabis result could return to haunt Labour
OPINION: Richard Prebble describes how the cannabis referendum could have been different.
Electoral Commission trying to attract youth vote - is it working?
The commission is spending up to encourage participation. The numbers are revealed.
Cannabis result hinges on youth turnout - researcher
Pollster had thought the yes vote was "a lost cause", but is now revising his opinion.
Could this be NZ's new 'green zone' for cannabis cafes?
Where, when and how - so many questions unanswered.