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National ahead but rueing 'bittersweet' NZ election

National ahead but rueing 'bittersweet' NZ election

At least three National ministers won't be returning to parliament, creating vacancies at the heart of Chris Luxon's government if it wins a second term.

National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

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.

Phoenix weather Auckland storm for derby draw

Phoenix weather Auckland storm for derby draw

Phoenix weather Auckland storm for derby draw

Phoenix weather Auckland storm for derby draw

A-League Men leaders Wellington have drawn 0-0 with defending champions Auckland FC, claiming their first point in seven attempts against their fierce rivals.

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Arcane campaign blackout takes effect in New Zealand

Arcane campaign blackout takes effect in New Zealand

New Zealand electoral laws ban campaigning and media reporting on election day before 7pm, when polling places close.

Luxon asks Kiwis for more time as NZ election day looms

Luxon asks Kiwis for more time as NZ election day looms

New Zealanders have reached the end of what veteran MP Winston Peters described as the "worst election campaign" in his 48-year political career.

Sexist sledge mars final days of New Zealand campaign

Sexist sledge mars final days of New Zealand campaign

New Zealand's election campaign is entering its final 48 hours, including a crunch multi-party debate.

Swarbrick eyeing deputy PM for high-flying NZ Greens

Swarbrick eyeing deputy PM for high-flying NZ Greens

The Greens are polling at record highs and unafraid to talk up their policy ambition should the left bloc win the New Zealand election.

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Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

He was once considered a preferred prime minister by just 0.3 per cent of New Zealanders but Chris Hipkins is taking the 2026 election to the wire.

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

The 81-year-old New Zealand foreign minister is vying for a 14th term as an MP and put immigration at the centre of his election bid.

'It stings': Aussie falls short at Asia-Pacific amateur

'It stings': Aussie falls short at Asia-Pacific amateur

'It stings': Aussie falls short at Asia-Pacific amateur

'It stings': Aussie falls short at Asia-Pacific amateur

An Australian golfer produced a final-round charge but ultimately fell short of victory at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand.

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Both sides of New Zealand politics are committed to the Australian alliance, but one is less enthusiastic about partnering with the US under Donald Trump.

Aussie plots bold bid for Asia-Pacific Amateur title

Aussie plots bold bid for Asia-Pacific Amateur title

Aussie plots bold bid for Asia-Pacific Amateur title

Aussie plots bold bid for Asia-Pacific Amateur title

Australia's top-ranked amateur is plotting a daring assault in the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand.

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

Key NZ ministers - such as Finance Minister Nicola Willis - could be dumped from parliament through a right-wing strategic voting campaign this election.

NZ's NBL coach channels Blight in 'pathetic' spray

NZ's NBL coach channels Blight in 'pathetic' spray

NZ's NBL coach channels Blight in 'pathetic' spray

NZ's NBL coach channels Blight in 'pathetic' spray

Gordie Herbert has coached all around the globe since the mid-90s, but he's never seen a performance as "pathetic" as the New Zealand Breakers'

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Coach slams 'pathetic' Breakers as Cotton conjures win

Bryce Cotton has done it again, stepping up in the fourth quarter to help the Adelaide 36ers stave off the Breakers in Auckland, leaving the NZ coach fuming.

Aussie golfer makes move at Asia-Pacific Amateur

An Australian golfer gained ground during a windswept second round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links in New Zealand.

'Bad luck': Aussies the chasers at Asia-Pacific Amateur

Australia's golfers are chasing a runaway leader after the opening round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand.

New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held interest rates at 2.75 per cent just days before the country's election.

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'It's impossible': Aussie on amateur golf's big prize

Australia's top-ranked amateur golfer says it's impossible not to think of the coveted prize of winning the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

New Zealand have shown why they are still one of the men's World Cup favourites, thrashing the Cook Islands 82-16 in Christchurch.

Kiwi Ferns in historic 92-0 whitewash of France

New Zealand have posted their biggest women's rugby league win, scoring 18 tries in a 92-0 World Cup demolition of France in Christchurch.

Phoenix stay perfect in ALM with Mariners win

Two goals in two minutes have propelled the Phoenix past Central Coast in Wellington to maintain a perfect start to their ALM campaign.

Kiwis ready to Cook up a World Cup storm on home soil

Stung by their opening defeat to Australia, New Zealand are overwhelming favourites to bounce back against the Cook Islands in front of a sell-out home crowd.

New Zealand Labour in damage control over gang ties

New Zealand's Labour leader Chris Hipkins has decried "an element of racism" behind a renewed election campaign focus on gang associations.

Inflation below forecast but still hot in New Zealand

Inflation at 3.7 per cent means all eyes are on the Reserve Bank, which meets next week, to see if it will raise rates a week out from New Zealand's election.

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