Triumphant Luxon considers his New Zealand coalition Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon started his day watching the All Blacks' World Cup win before turning his mind to forming the next New Zealand government. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
NZ Election 2023: polls understated the right, but National-ACT may struggle for a final majority While the tide well and truly went out on Labour on election night, there are still several factors complicating the formation of a National and ACT coalition government. Special votes are yet to be counted, with the official final result still three weeks away. The Conversation · Oct 14, 2023
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 · Oct 14, 2023
Rashmika focused on the present, wants to keep things simple For Srivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, who bagged an impressive ‘double’ winning the women’s singles and doubles titles in the recently-held Fenesta National tennis championship in Delhi, it has been a different kind of a challenge - to stay calm during those emotional moments at the end of the day’s stint when… The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023
New Zealand didn’t want to lurch to the right; it just wanted change. It doesn’t know what it’s in for The real losers of this election will be beneficiaries, low-income families, public servants and young people wanting to buy their first home The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023
From selling deodorant to running the country: New Zealand’s new PM, Christopher Luxon He is a former Air NZ chief executive, millionaire and committed Christian, but Luxon remains a bit of an enigma The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2023
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 · Oct 14, 2023
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 · Oct 14, 2023
New Zealand abandons Labour and shifts to the right as country votes for wholesale change Party once led by Jacinda Ardern suffers serious election defeat amid anger over cost of living and strict Covid policies The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2023
TV tonight: Jools Holland returns with fresh musical goodness Jorja Smith, the National and Say She She are among Jools’s guests. Plus, the recent female icons of the rap game are celebrated. Here’s what to watch this evening. The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023
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 · Oct 13, 2023
Humza Yousaf to back constitutional convention if SNP win next election FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf will the establishment of a constitutional convention to negotiate independence if the SNP win the most Scottish seats… The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023
Row erupts over definition of ‘snare’ as minister warned against being ‘hoodwinked’ A ROW has erupted over what definition of “snare” will be used by the Scottish Government as it proposes a ban on the devices, with a charity… The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023
AAP · Oct 13, 2023 Final NZ poll shows National-ACT-NZ First can govern New Zealanders will be governed by a three-way coalition from the right after Saturday's election, according to the final poll released by Roy Morgan.
AAP · Oct 13, 2023 All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends Chris Luxon's National party is poised to win the New Zealand election, ending six years of Labour-led governments.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023 Winston Peters on New Zealand’s ‘unreal’ campaign as populist poised to be election kingmaker Polls indicate NZ First may hold balance of power as major parties warn of ‘chaos’ or a fresh vote should Peters wield such influence
AAP · Oct 13, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 New Zealand election 2023: Labour and National make last-ditch pleas to voters on eve of poll Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash in heated final debate ahead of 14 October vote as left-leaning government trails right bloc in polls
The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023 The top fringe events at this year's SNP conference in Aberdeen THE SNP’s annual conference is set to run from Sunday to Tuesday in Aberdeen with a major debate on the party’s independence strategy dominating…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023 'Non-negotiable': Senior SNP figures to raise Taymouth planning breach with US firm SENIOR SNP politicians will raise “deeply concerning” reports of breached planning rules and a smashed monument with the US firm developing…
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Frenzied debate sets tone for NZ election sprint finish Prime Minister and Labour leader Chris Hipkins did not hold back in the final televised debate of New Zealand's election campaign.
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023 Grand National field reduced as part of sweeping new changes to improve safety The Jockey Club insist that reforms have nothing to do with the high-profile protests from activist group Animal Rising
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Grand National: What changes will be made for 2024 race at Aintree? This year’s race was delayed by animal rights activists and one horse died in the iconic Aintree race
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Grand National to cut field size after safety measures for Aintree announced This year’s race was delayed by animal rights activists and one horse died in the iconic Aintree race