National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

The outcome of the New Zealand election will not be known until November 27 after election night counting failed to produce a clear winner.

The Morning Wire

Saturday, November 7, 2026

On the news agenda today

High fuel prices and rising costs in Australia are unlikely to ease despite the US midterm election results.

One Nation is bringing its federal star power to regional Victoria as the state election campaign gathers pace.

David Fifita is vowing to silence the critics who have followed his career by claiming a Rugby League World Cup medal.

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