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Government defends misinformation laws exemption

Government defends misinformation laws exemption

An independent senator has questioned why the government was proposing to exempt itself from new laws to deal with misinformation and disinformation.

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.

Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign

Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign

Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign

Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign

Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Labour could be proud of its six years in office but admitted it faces a tough spell in opposition.

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Triumphant Luxon considers his New Zealand coalition

Triumphant Luxon considers his New Zealand coalition

Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon started his day watching the All Blacks' World Cup win before turning his mind to forming the next New Zealand government.

Luxon claims victory in National's NZ 'blue-nami' win

Luxon claims victory in National's NZ 'blue-nami' win

Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.

All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends

All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends

Chris Luxon's National party is poised to win the New Zealand election, ending six years of Labour-led governments.

Hipkins hits NZ Nats on Maori record as election nears

Hipkins hits NZ Nats on Maori record as election nears

As Australia considers its relationship with its indigenous people, so too is New Zealand where Maori issues are central to its general election.

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Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.

Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback

Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback

Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback

Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback

Poll leaders National and Labour are continuing their fight over fiscal plans as the race to form New Zealand's next government goes down to the wire.

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Businesswoman Kendall Morton has been preselected for the LNP as it seeks to regain the Queensland seat of Caloundra at the state election.

Hipkins back with a bang on return to NZ campaign trail

Hipkins back with a bang on return to NZ campaign trail

Hipkins back with a bang on return to NZ campaign trail

Hipkins back with a bang on return to NZ campaign trail

After five days in COVID-19 isolation, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has returned to the campaign trail in New Zealand.

NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test

NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test

NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test

NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test

In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

Late voting AFL Bulldogs great assaulted election staff

Late voting AFL Bulldogs great assaulted election staff

Late voting AFL Bulldogs great assaulted election staff

Late voting AFL Bulldogs great assaulted election staff

Former AFL Bulldogs great Tony Liberatore has been ordered to make a charitable donation after assaulting an election worker who tried to stop him voting late.

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Greens to target seats stacked with renters at election

The Greens will eye seats with a large proportion of renters at the next election as they seek to position themselves as the affordable housing party.

Palaszczuk back to work and stamping her authority

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has quashed leadership speculation about Queensland's Labor party, insisting she's the best person for the job.

NZ Labour crashes to new poll low as election nears

Labour has slumped to 24 per cent and the right-wing ACT party has soared to 18 per cent in a new poll, six weeks out from the New Zealand election.

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

The end of the Bongo family dynasty's almost six decades in office in Gabon following a military coup has created a new conundrum for regional powers.

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Zimbabwe opposition party seeks new election, mediation

The Zimbabwean opposition party the Citizens' Coalition for Change has called for a new election after it disputed the result of last week's vote.

Liberals hail Warrandyte win as political turning point

Charity manager Nicole Werner's by-election win in the Victorian seat of Warrandyte has been trumpeted as a changing of the guard for the beleaguered Liberals.

Liberals retain Warrandyte in Victorian by-election

Nicole Werner has cruised to victory in Victoria's Warrandyte by-election, easily retaining the northeast Melbourne seat for the Liberal Party.

Group voting distorts elections, says Antony Green

Group voting tickets are reflective of a political problem in Victoria and the state should dump the system, election analyst Antony Green says.

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

A senior Labor MP wants a new seat in Western Australia to be named after the late Australian rules giant and Indigenous coach Graham "Polly" Farmer.

WA premier plays down by-election swing away from Labor

A by-election swing of more than 20 per cent away from Labor has been hailed as a solid result by WA Premier Roger Cook.

WA Labor holds ex-premier McGowan's seat in by-election

WA Labor candidate Magenta Marshall has won a by-election in retired premier Mark McGowan's former seat, but the party's massive margin is expected to fall.

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