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Power struggle: the energy supply election question

Power struggle: the energy supply election question

The green transition is firmly on the ballot in an upcoming state election, as experts warn decisive action is needed to avoid electricity supply shortfalls.

'Kiss my Arts': cultural sector campaigns for cash

'Kiss my Arts': cultural sector campaigns for cash

'Kiss my Arts': cultural sector campaigns for cash

'Kiss my Arts': cultural sector campaigns for cash

Protesters at a pre-election rally for arts funding say financial support for the sector is shrinking - and arts workers are leaving.

Video games described as 'Trojan horse' for extremists

Video games described as 'Trojan horse' for extremists

Video games described as 'Trojan horse' for extremists

Video games described as 'Trojan horse' for extremists

Radicals are using video games as "befriending platforms" to lure impressionable young people and gain their trust, an inquiry has heard.

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'Outrageous, racist': One Nation's replacement speech

'Outrageous, racist': One Nation's replacement speech

A leading One Nation candidate has been accused of promoting a far-right conspiracy theory as the party bites back on "legitimate debate".

Backlash over 'tough love' plan for forced youth rehab

Backlash over 'tough love' plan for forced youth rehab

As voters prepare to head to the polls in one state, the government is promising to lock up and rehabilitate young criminals in its latest law-and-order pledge.

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.

Bring-your-own tech ditched in fresh school crackdown

Bring-your-own tech ditched in fresh school crackdown

A state government is further pushing a digital retreat in its classrooms, reversing a flagship technology policy in public schools.

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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.

Greens deny 'identity crisis' ahead of state election

Greens deny 'identity crisis' ahead of state election

Greens deny 'identity crisis' ahead of state election

Greens deny 'identity crisis' ahead of state election

The Greens are looking to turn frustration with the major parties into votes at an upcoming state election and double their seats in both houses.

Arcane campaign blackout takes effect in New Zealand

Arcane campaign blackout takes effect in New Zealand

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

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.

First-term MP joins mass exodus ahead of state election

First-term MP joins mass exodus ahead of state election

First-term MP joins mass exodus ahead of state election

First-term MP joins mass exodus ahead of state election

A first-term Liberal MP has quit ahead of a state election in March.

Rocky start for the 'Jess Express' on maiden outing

Rocky start for the 'Jess Express' on maiden outing

Rocky start for the 'Jess Express' on maiden outing

Rocky start for the 'Jess Express' on maiden outing

It's been a bumpy start on the first official day of the election tour for the Victorian Liberal Party after its campaign bus hit part of a shopfront.

'Trump-style politics': AI election campaigning slammed

'Trump-style politics': AI election campaigning slammed

'Trump-style politics': AI election campaigning slammed

'Trump-style politics': AI election campaigning slammed

A minor party has called for laws to guard against the spread of AI-generated election material after tit-for-tat social media posts from rival parties.

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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

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

Volunteer allegedly attacked over One Nation signs

The alleged bashing of a One Nation volunteer has been condemned by political leaders and cast a troubling shadow over the lead-up to a state election.

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.

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One Nation policy costings blackout 'deprives' voters

Loyal voters are unlikely to abandon One Nation over its refusal to release policy costings, but experts warn the secrecy deprives the broader public.

'Game over' for Nationals with leader's lower house bid

Polling suggests the Nationals will be lucky to win three seats at the next federal election as the rural party's leader moves chambers to sidestep One Nation.

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.

Labor tries to numb poll pain with dental sweetener

Free dental care and workplace safety have taken centre stage ahead of a state poll as leaders trade insults over potential debates.

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.

Liberals surge in polls as leader signs up for debate

Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson has agreed to a four-way debate ahead of the state election as her party enjoys a bump in support in fresh polling.

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.

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