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This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias

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Sour grapes in wine country: 'No confidence' vote for outspoken mayor

Martin Connelly publicly derided a local resident for not knowing the meaning of the word 'hyperbole'. Now he's the one accused of over-the-top criticisms of councillors and staff. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Hipkins makes Brash comparisons in South Auckland

Hipkins says if National wins, 'Māori lose', while Luxon calls him a 'desperate individual' as time runs out to pull any last campaign tricks out of the bag

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For heaven’s sake, turn up the music

There isn't such an overt strand of politically oriented songs today – but the political songs have become ever more personal, argues Aleisha Ward

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The storm over a washed-out walkway

It's one of the most unique and beautiful short walkways in the country, but time has expired on the gentlemen's agreement that let the public through.

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Election reduced to blue pill or red pill coalition matrix

Coalitions have become the norm for New Zealand politics under MMP, but coverage of potential arrangements is dominating the coverage at the expense of policy discussions, writes Michael Swanson

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Electorates to watch: can White keep Mt Albert red?

Tradition gives Mt Albert to Labour, but is that a sure thing in this election season of switching allegiances?

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Book of the Week: On the role of Māori 'traitors'

Buddy Mikaere (whose grandmother was a convert to Ringatū) reviews a new book on the faith's founder, Te Kooti

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National MP in key seat didn't disclose big shareholding

Andrew Bayly is hoist by his own petard, after acerbically criticising Labour's Michael Wood for not revealing what shares he owned. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Election still twists and turns

Will there be protracted post-election negotiations? Will New Zealand First be willing to support a National/Act coalition, or will it attempt to become National’s preferred partner and reduce Act to a supporting role?

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Good day/bad day: Red heads, red faces and red cars

With the parties failing to deliver policies that pass the sniff test, one leader is hoping his 'good looks' will win over voters.

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Decoding major parties' economic credentials

There's no real data to suggest the economy is better off under a National or Labour government, writes Andrew Bevin

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MS won't stop gutsy Kiwi Ironwoman

After being diagnosed with MS, paramedic Prue Young has a new attitude towards sport - and will race the Ironman world champs in Kona on Saturday, hoping to encourage others, Angela Walker writes.

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Winston Peters on what it takes to form a government

The NZ First leader says he doesn’t need to have a relationship with Christopher Luxon to form a government. He tells political editor Jo Moir it's all about trust.

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Luxon's mistake hands Peters the power

When the election is over, and a government is formed, Christopher Luxon may finally admit the mistake he made when he single-handedly breathed life into Winston Peters’ campaign, writes Jo Moir

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Labour produces $4b list for Canterbury

Asked what it’s promising for Christchurch, Labour delivers a seven-page dossier

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Shaw upbeat as polls suggest record Green caucus

As the campaign enters its final days, Green Party co-leader James Shaw stumped for Rongotai candidate Julie Anne Genter in Wellington and warned the election will be tight.

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How Govt formation could take until 2024

Just when it felt like this campaign was coming to an end there’s plenty of roads for it to wind down yet, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Good day/bad day: Leaders distracted by obscenities, tears and stardust

She's baaaack – the anticipated return of Jacinda Ardern to the campaign trail means a good day for some, a bad day for others...

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Playing regulatory chess with AI

Experts say New Zealand should be paying attention to how big players like the EU and the US legislate on AI.

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Chlöe can’t count on cannabis this time

Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick pulled off a major electoral coup to win Auckland Central in 2020 but without the cannabis referendum to encourage younger votes to the polls she faces a tougher battle this election

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Tyranny not ‘terror’ afflicts the Middle East

From Riyadh to Cairo, Tehran to Jerusalem, Palestinians are merely useful pawns in the Middle East regional game of tyrants, writes Leon Goldsmith

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A chance to cut through the fear and find the best of us

The parties on the right have aimed to exploit fear when what we need to be is ‘tough on poverty’ not crime, and to care for people who commit crimes, not cage them, argues Dylan Asafo

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Warkworth's seamless manufacturing change

Sir Russell Coutts has leased his SailGP manufacturing factory to Rocket Lab – and his specialist carbon composite workers are part of the deal.

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Chris and Chris cast long shadows over town hall

Political theatre in Christchurch lacks two main players

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