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Hipkins and Luxon election campaign.

Hipkins and Luxon election campaign. (Source: 1News)

Hipkins and Luxon election campaign.

Hipkins and Luxon election campaign. (Source: 1News)

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is out of isolation following his Covid-19 infection, while the dust settles from the 1News Multi-Party Debate. The developments from October 2-7 on the campaign trail — a week out from the election.

Friday summary

  • Hipkins is out of isolation after testing positive to Covid last week, allowing him to return to the campaign trail with just eight days until election day.
  • Last night's TVNZ Multi-Party Debate - hosted by Q+A's Jack Tame - saw plenty of barbs fired between those taking part - David Seymour, Winston Peters, Rawiri Waititi and James Shaw.

Live updates continue below. For iPhone and iOS users viewing through the 1News app, press and hold on links to open them.

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