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Politics

Election live: Luxon says NZ First's Ron Mark trying to 'cosplay Pete Hegseth'
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Election live: Luxon says NZ First's Ron Mark trying to 'cosplay Pete Hegseth'

As the campaign heads to the finish line, follow 1News reporters across New Zealand for the latest from the trail.

Politics

10 mins ago

4:38

Full video: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Full video: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

The National Party leader is in Christchurch.

Politics

1:34pm

Full video: Labour makes election housing announcement

Full video: Labour makes election housing announcement

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to media in Auckland.

Politics

12:59pm

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson.

Full video: Greens co-leader makes household savings announcement

Marama Davidson is speaking to media, as well as casting her vote.

Politics

11:55am

1:32

Billboard ads feature both Green co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson, as well as Labour leader Chris Hipkins, alongside the text "BACKING THE GANGS".

Greens blast 'backing the gangs' election billboard ads

Swarbrick called the ads an "entirely new low" and called on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to condemn the "despicable downgrading of democracy".

Politics

8:53am

1:32

Election live: Luxon says NZ First's Ron Mark trying to 'cosplay Pete Hegseth'
LIVE UPDATES

Election live: Luxon says NZ First's Ron Mark trying to 'cosplay Pete Hegseth'

As the campaign heads to the finish line, follow 1News reporters across New Zealand for the latest from the trail.

Politics

10 mins ago

4:38

Full video: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Full video: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

The National Party leader is in Christchurch.

Politics

1:34pm

Full video: Labour makes election housing announcement

Full video: Labour makes election housing announcement

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to media in Auckland.

Politics

12:59pm

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson.

Full video: Greens co-leader makes household savings announcement

Marama Davidson is speaking to media, as well as casting her vote.

Politics

11:55am

1:32

Billboard ads feature both Green co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson, as well as Labour leader Chris Hipkins, alongside the text "BACKING THE GANGS".

Greens blast 'backing the gangs' election billboard ads

Swarbrick called the ads an "entirely new low" and called on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to condemn the "despicable downgrading of democracy".

Politics

8:53am

1:32

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Dame Jacinda Ardern.

Dame Jacinda Ardern lands new role after Sydney move

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has been appointed Professor of Practice at the University of Sydney.

Politics

6:38am

1:32

ACT candidate Malkiat Singh and Green Party candidate Tania Waikato have both faced racial abuse and death threats during the election campaign.

'They’ll make me disappear': Candidates hit by surge in online racism

Non-white candidates report rising racial abuse and death threats, as experts warn racism is becoming dangerously mainstream.

Politics

Monday 7:06pm

2:40

Advance voting is underway ahead of the November 7 election, with rules in place governing campaigning near voting places.

Advance voting opens: The dos and don'ts at your local ballot box

Advance voting is underway ahead of the November 7 election, with the Electoral Commission outlining rules for campaigning, freebies and photography.

Politics

Monday 11:11am

4:38

All the party leaders had a rather different take on the results.

Hipkins, Luxon urge Kiwis to enrol before midnight deadline

Voters have until midnight tonight to enrol to vote for November's general election.

Politics

Sun, Oct 25

3:45

“We are running the study since 2020, inside election times and outside of election times, and we never had less disinformation,” she said.

TikToks from political parties leave young voters cold - researcher

“We are running the study since 2020, inside election times and outside of election times, and we never had less disinformation,” she said.

Politics

Sun, Oct 25

12:48

How will negotiating go for a party brand new to Parliament? Jack Tame asks the tough questions.

Wong says she’s never posed with gangs, slams ‘tit for tat’ photo row

Her comments came as Opportunity launched a proposal for a Future Generations Commissioner - something National and Labour both greeted with scepticism.

Politics

Sun, Oct 25

7:48

Labour leader Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins is promising a capital gains tax if he gets into power.

Watch live: Labour's Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is about to front media in Wellington on the last day to enrol for the November 7 election.

Politics

Sun, Oct 25

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Full video: Luxon makes policy announcement in Auckland

National leader Christopher Luxon is on the campaign trail in Auckland this morning, where he is expected to hold a rally and make a policy announcement.

Politics

Sun, Oct 25

As it happened: Politicians fight over gangs, cost of living on trail

As it happened: Politicians fight over gangs, cost of living on trail

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

Politics

Sat, Oct 24

Overseas voters filling in their ballots electronically say Adobe’s software won’t let them tick some parties with a click.

Overseas voters say Adobe software won’t let them tick some parties

Voters say some party options can’t be ticked when filling in voting papers electronically, prompting the Electoral Commission to urge them to check markings before uploading.

Politics

Sat, Oct 24

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National leader Christopher Luxon made the policy announcement this morning.

Full video: National's Luxon speaks about parenting policy

National Leader Christopher Luxon is speaking to media in Auckland.

Politics

Sat, Oct 24

Green Party co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson.

Full video: Greens speak to media in Auckland

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will be speaking to the media at Armageddon Expo in Auckland.

Politics

Sat, Oct 24

Chris Hipkins announces a policy alongside former Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni (right).

Left bloc 'lost control' of election campaign in the last week - commentator

Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni resigned on Friday after she campaigned alongside Mongrel Mob members.

Politics

Sat, Oct 24

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'He's pretty wet behind the ears – but he's starting to make a better impression'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 66-year-old retired tradesman shares his views on the state of Aotearoa and how he plans to vote on November 7.

Politics

Sat, Oct 24

Should wealthier Kiwis pay more tax? Here’s what voters think

Should wealthier Kiwis pay more tax? Here’s what voters think

New Vote Compass findings reveal how views have shifted across five elections and what higher earners think about wealthier people paying more.

Politics

Sat, Oct 24

Meanwhile, politicians from all sides express concern that children with cancer are being left in pain due to nursing shortages.

Does ruling out Opportunity only harm Luxon's election chances?

Despite not having made it to parliament, the Opportunity Party has already been proclaimed a potential “kingmaker” following next month’s election.

Politics

Fri, Oct 23

Kerrin Leoni

Labour's Leoni resigns after gang campaigning video emerges

Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni resigned this morning, with leader Chris Hipkins saying campaigning with gang members was "unacceptable".

Politics

Fri, Oct 23

Co-leader and finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick released the plan at Parliament this morning.

Greens release fiscal plan, promising $3b annual health spending boost

Co-leader and finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick released the plan at Parliament this morning.

Politics

Fri, Oct 23

Pedestrians walk past a homeless person rough sleeping on High Street in central Auckland.

Move-on orders kick in on Sunday, but questions still remain

From Sunday, police will have new powers to move on beggars, rough sleepers, or people acting disorderly in a public place.

Politics

Fri, Oct 23

Chris Luxon (left) and Winston Peters (right)  (file image).

Analysis: The real roadblock to Opportunity isn’t Luxon, it’s Peters

The National Party leader is facing constant questions about doing a potential deal with Opportunity.

Politics

Thu, Oct 22

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