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Both spent their campaigns pushing issues they believed weren't getting enough attention – and both polled at about 1.5%.
Questions over how Greens should approach Labour relationship, Auckland pub patrons told to self-isolate, and highly leveraged investors send house prices higher.
New report shows climate change already affecting New Zealand, new crop of managed isolation Covid cases, and National leader and ousted electorate MPs all staying on.
System springs into action on Port Covid case, Labour opens up initial talks with Greens, and New Zealand travellers creating headaches for Aussie states.
We know Jacinda Ardern will be the PM, but what else needs to get sorted out in the coming weeks?
Wildly different caucus meetings loom for National and Labour, new case of community transmission announced, and anger mounts over wage subsidy piss-taking.
You'll probably have heard by now, but the country is waking up this morning to a crushing Labour victory.
Within the wider MMP contest for the party votes, results in individual seats could be telling.
Pre-election poll shows massive lead for Labour, Advance NZ kicked off Facebook, and new developments in NZ First Foundation saga.
Campaign grinds to the finish line, claims about overseas donations to NZ Public Party account, and scandal uncovered over single use plastic dumping.
An internal Green Party poll suggests that advance voters are more likely to oppose cannabis legalisation.
NZ government adds voice in global encryption fight, a whole bunch of election stuff happens, and more than half the country believes house prices must fall.
We all know who’s going to come in 1st and 2nd place in the election. But what about 11th or 12th?
Major purchase agreement in race for Covid-19 vaccine, compelling documentary on Billy TK Jr, and small town teens speak out about difficulty of getting drivers license.
Advance voting surges ahead of final week, poll shows John Tamihere in with a chance at Tāmaki Makaurau, and insights into modern drug smuggling revealed.
Our very quick guide to what's on offer.
Minor parties push for positions, Gisborne beneficiary advocates raise alarm on emergency housing, and name suppression continues for NZ First Foundation accused.
The loss of international tourism has hit the West Coast hard, amid population decline and a wider battle to keep jobs in the area. Alex Braae spent several days driving down the coast to cover the election.
Labour puts little new in climate policy, community cases once again down to zero, and Collins has a bad day out in Ponsonby.
More people are coming forward to say they found referendum campaign pamphlets in their EasyVote packs, but mystery continues to surround how they got there
Day of drama and disunity for National, hero of Ōhau fire revealed, and what could be done about the digital divide.
Residents vow to rebuild after fire destroys dozens of Ohau homes, Christchurch stadium funding signed off, and complaint laid after EasyVote packs include campaign flyer.
Promotional material from a group opposing the End of Life Choice Bill included alongside some official voting information packs, according to Northland family.
Confusion surrounds Trump's Covid-19 status, horror fire and bad flooding for lower South Island, and announcement coming on Auckland’s alert level status.
For and against a four year term, Labour planning market studies on groceries and building supplies, and NIMBYs fighting youth hub in Christchurch.
What happens when you put a bunch of farming students in a deeply National electorate in a room with their local candidates?
