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Brooke van Velden becomes Act’s star turn

After turning the deep blue Tāmaki seat pink this weekend, Brooke van Velden is looming as the Act Party’s next leader.

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Conservative Christopher Luxon to form new government in New Zealand

The National Party secured about 40 percent of the vote, putting it in a position to form a new administration.

Al Jazeera

The bombshell electorate turns from last night

Labour and National strongholds were stormed by their political opponents last night

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It’s National on the night as New Zealand turns right: 2023 election results at a glance

From winning a single-party majority in 2020, Labour’s vote has virtually halved in 2023. Pre-election polls appear to have under-estimated support for National, which on the provisional results can form a government with ACT and won’t need NZ First, despite those same polls pointing to a three-way split.

The Conversation

'NZ elects most right-wing govt since early 1990s'

The big question is can National and Act speedily negotiate government formation without the spectre of a confidence without supply arrangement

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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.

AAP

National Party’s Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election as incumbent PM Chris Hipkins concedes

‘Labour is not in a position to form government,’ Chris Hipkins says

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New Zealand election 2023: right-leaning coalition poised to form government after Labour swept from power – as it happened

Christopher Luxon says National and Act on track to lead New Zealand after Labour prime minister Chris Hipkins conceded election

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Luxon claims victory: 'Our children can grow up to live the lives they dream of'

Election 2023: As Chris Hipkins concedes defeat, he tearfully thanks his family for their support through a 'very tough' year of floods, cost of living increases and an often bitter election campaign.

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What to know about the 2023 New Zealand elections

The country’s centre-right National Party is expected to win the most seats, forming New Zealand’s new government.

Al Jazeera

Have you seen these three suspected stolen cars?

People in Kaleen, Lawson and surrounding suburb have been asked to look out for three allegedly stolen cars.

The Canberra Times

Greens, minor parties eye gains in New Zealand election

New Zealand's election is set to produce the biggest vote share for minor parties in more than 20 years, with the Greens leading the way.

AAP

This election's foreign policy hole

Foreign policy has yet to feature significantly this election despite its obvious implications for national security and development. Internationally, observers are looking for what the elections will mean for policy towards Aukus, the Ukraine War, and, crucially, climate change, writes Robert Patman.

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ACT test scores for U.S. students drop to a 30-year low

Scores have fallen for six consecutive years, and the trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average scores in reading, science and math showed test-takers weren't ready for college.

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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.

Al Jazeera

Minor parties could hold key to New Zealand election

Polls put New Zealand’s National party ahead of Labour amid claims of racist campaigning from minor parties.

The Conversation

NZ Election 2023: final polls suggest NZ First likely kingmaker as the left makes late gains

After political polls between March and August showed a clear trend towards the right, polls since late August have shown the reverse. Remove a resurgent NZ First from the mix, and the left and right blocs are now polling closely.

The Hindu

Injured Sushila Chanu rested from India's Asian Champions Trophy squad

India squad for ACT: Experienced midfielder Sushila Chanu rested due to suspected ACL injury

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Early childhood teachers to be recognised in law as teachers

A new early childhood workforce strategy will aim to retain and upskill staff in the sector.

AAP

Luxon and National readies for final NZ election sprint

Centre-right opposition National's slogan is Get New Zealand Back On Track - but is Chris Luxon's campaign running off the rails?

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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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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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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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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

AAP

Labour jumps but not enough in latest NZ poll

Chris Luxon would lead a coalition government of National, ACT and New Zealand First, according to the latest poll result ahead of the October 14 election.

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