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The party would stop commercial fishing in highly protected areas of the gulf. (Source: 1News)

The party would stop commercial fishing in highly protected areas of the gulf. (Source: 1News)

Ahead of the election, 1News is out on the campaign trail as the parties make their pitch to voters. Follow live updates for the latest news and key moments as they happen.

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The two people vying to be finance minister appeared on Q+A.

Willis, Edmonds agree to cross-party accord on retirement, pension

The women, who both want to be finance minister after the election, went head-to-head in Q+A's Finance Debate earlier this morning.

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Former Ardern staffer recalls back-seat argument in new book

Former Ardern staffer recalls back-seat argument in new book

“I was suggesting, in fact, that I thought the Government was doing too much. It needed to do less. We needed to focus on the economy,” he said.

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Labour reveals how it would shake up govt school lunch programme

Labour reveals how it would shake up govt school lunch programme

Hipkins was making an announcement in Auckland.

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5000 students a year set to stay at school longer under National

5000 students a year set to stay at school longer under National

“We don’t want 16-year-olds dropping out to sit on the couch. Staying in school isn’t a burden, it’s a head start to higher incomes and more job opportunities," Luxon says.

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Party targets cancellations on larger carriers, all-in pricing and new Commerce Commission scrutiny of airline fares, costs and profits.

How much difference would Labour's airline policy really make?

Air New Zealand also indicates it already adheres to some of the requirements within the policy.

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Election live: National says it will create a new marine reserve in Hauraki Gulf

Election live: National says it will create a new marine reserve in Hauraki Gulf

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

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Taiwan says it will not give up its freedom in National Day speech

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves during National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, October 10, 2026.

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Election live: ACT promises to raise retirement age, cut debt by $12.4b in fiscal plan

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Election live: ACT promises to raise retirement age, cut debt by $12.4b in fiscal plan

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Willis, Edmonds agree to cross-party accord on retirement, pension

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The two people vying to be finance minister appeared on Q+A.

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Police name cyclist who died in crash near Christchurch

Police are appealing for witnessing footage after a cyclist was killed in a crash involving a car near Christchurch on Friday.

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Trying to execute Christa Pike again pushes into uncharted legal territory

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Fifty-year-old convicted for torturing and killing a classmate in the nineties but survived her execution.

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