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Election 2023 headlines with summaries.
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Labour's Rotorua candidate claims party invested 150 times what National did
1 Aug 2023National's Todd McClay disputes the information, saying his party invested "significantly" during its terms.
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Willis rejects Labour's criticism of policy costings: 'It will add up'
National has hit back at Labour's criticisms of its fiscal calculations saying it's 'very telling' Labour never proceeded with plans for an independent policy-costing service.
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Major parties offer explanations after transport policy diversions
Both major political parties are working to clear up confusion over their transport policies.
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The latest on the election campaign, in charts
31 Jul 2023Latest polling, campaign finances, social media targeting and more - see it all on RNZ's election campaign dashboard.
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Aucklanders and Wellingtonians divided on Labour and National's transport promises
1 Aug 2023Political appetite for major transport projects in Auckland and Wellington has waned as pre-election jostling ramps up. Audio
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Power Play: Labour list about avoiding unnecessary political drama
31 Jul 2023Labour's new list rankings are all about avoiding any unnecessary political drama just a few short months out from the election, rather than signalling any great party refresh.
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National details $24.8b transport policy
National is promising a suite of new roads and a rapid transit network for Auckland, using a mix of government funding and private equity. But Labour says the costings still come up billions short. Audio
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Minister's downfall triggers premature election speculation
Mediawatch - After the arrest of the minister of justice, amid a range of other ministerial problems for Labour, many in the media seized on the possible impact it could have on the election. Audio
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Labour releases party list for 2023 election
31 Jul 2023The Labour Party has released its list for the 2023 election, revealing a little-changed lineup.
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National's proposal to scrap Let's Get Wellington Moving 'dramatic'
31 Jul 2023But the outcomes might be "clunkier than any of us would have liked", Greater Wellington Regional Council's Daran Ponter says.
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National proposes new highways, Labour dubious on cost estimates
National is defending its cost estimates for a proposed four-lane highway from Whangārei to Tauranga. Audio
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Tāmati Coffey cancels retirement to stand for Kiri Allan's seat
30 Jul 2023Labour MP Tāmati Coffey has reversed his decision to retire from politics to stand for the East Coast electorate after Kiri Allan's decision not to stand again.
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Election 2023: Who will pay to tackle the cost of living crisis?
Who should pay more to tackle the cost-of-living crisis hotly divides politicians, with a smorgasbord of pre-election tax plans shared this week - but not always by the same party they belonged to. Audio
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Govt announces $73m to begin long-awaited Nelson Hospital redevelopment
28 Jul 2023The overall development is estimated to cost more than $1 billion over 10 years - with construction to begin in 2026.
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National claims Labour's tax policy will remove GST on fruit and vegetables
27 Jul 2023National is claiming to know details of Labour's soon-to-be-announced tax policy, suggesting the party will campaign on removing GST from fruit and vegetables.
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Te Pāti Māori proposes suite of changes in new tax policies
Co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer say their policies would redistribute wealth, changing a system that takes from the poor to give to the rich.
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'I have failed all those that put their trust and confidence in me' - Kiri Allan breaks silence
25 Jul 2023The former justice minister says she has let her electorate down, her party down and all those who relied on her.
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Watch: Government announces new ram-raid criminal offence
The government has announced a new criminal offence targeting ram-raiding, carrying a maximum 10-year sentence.
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Good economic management needed to fix 'pain and suffering' of Kiwis - Luxon
19 Jul 2023Economic growth is the only way out of the recession, the National Party leader says. Audio
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Tougher donation limits and funding fixes would make future NZ elections fairer for all
18 Jul 2023Analysis - Big donors are already pouring millions into New Zealand's 2023 election, but new proposals could make it harder for large donations to translate into political influence in future, Lisa…
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'Lost the plot': ACT founder not voting for former party
18 Jul 2023ACT Party co-founder Sir Roger Douglas says his former party has "lost the plot" and he will not be voting for it in the coming election because he believes ACT only represents the wealthy.
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PM announces govt will build two new youth justice units
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Children's Minister Kelvin Davis have revealed a law and order policy concerning young offenders.
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KiwiSaver bond payment policy could drive up rental costs - Greens
18 Jul 2023Chlöe Swarbrick says she cannot understand how tenants needing to "raid their retirement savings" could help solve the housing crisis in New Zealand. Audio
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'Mistake' at youth crime announcement conflated two options on table, Hipkins says
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says a mistake in the government's crime announcement happened because there were originally two options on the table. Audio
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