NZ Labour likens Luxon to Eddie Jones in fiscal fight New Zealand's Opposition National party has released its alternative budget, promising more disciplined spending to pay for income tax cuts. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
New Zealand Labour MPs cry foul in tense campaign Two female New Zealand Labour MPs have offered harrowing stories from the campaign trail, one of an assault and another of racist abuse. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
NZ's ACT won't back down on China in government Clashing views on China could be a source of friction in the next New Zealand government, with National and ACT divided over accepting investment from Beijing. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
Sir Michael Gambon obituary Versatile actor with a magnificent presence who starred in The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter films The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
Michael Gambon, star of Harry Potter and The Singing Detective, dies aged 82 The Olivier award-winning actor, whose major film roles included Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, has died The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
The National at Alexandra Palace review: an ultra-marathon of deep-cuts The self-appointed sad dads eschewed the big hits in favour of something more unique Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023
Hipkins accuses National of race-baiting in NZ campaign National leader Chris Luxon says Chris Hipkins is desperate after the Labour leader accused him of siding with racists in the New Zealand election campaign. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
NZ Election 2023: latest poll trends show the left regaining some ground and NZ First as possible kingmaker Yesterday’s 1News-Verian poll, and the Newshub-Reid Research poll reported earlier in the week, both show flattening trend lines – but they are still moving to the right of the political spectrum. The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023
ATHLETICS | With an eye on the Paris Olympics, Vismaya takes a fresh start Vismaya, India's star of the last Asian Games, is out of the national camp due to injuries and lack of confidence. She is determined to make a comeback and compete in the National Games and National Open. She believes India can win the women's relay gold again at the Paris… The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023
'Anti-nationalist' Alex Cole-Hamilton spotted waving Union flag at late-night bash SCOTTISH LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has been accused of hypocrisy after he was spotted waving a Union flag during a late-night session at the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023
'I'm based in Quebec – but I'm passionate about Scottish independence' FRANCOIS Roberge remembers hearing about the SNP’s famous win in the 2007 Holyrood election. The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023
What time are The National on stage at London’s Alexandra Palace? The iconic London venue will host a gig for the band tonight Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023
PM Hipkins wins second New Zealand leaders' debate Fired-up Labour leader Chris Hipkins has scored a win over National's Chris Luxon in the second leaders' debate before next month's New Zealand election. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
National, ACT, NZ First in three-way coalition: poll The centre-right National party has a 10-point lead over Labour in New Zealand but would need two coalition partners to govern, polling shows. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023 How a politician most people won’t vote for could shape the New Zealand government Potential return of Winston Peters in any National-led coalition highlights electoral system where one party can rarely govern alone
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Greens surge in NZ as Labour cites climate credentials The National party says it will keep Jacinda Ardern's "Zero Carbon" emissions-cutting infrastructure if it wins office at next month's New Zealand election.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023 Yes vote ‘absolutely in line with Liberal values’, leader of movement says in Tamworth Kate Carnell seeks to reassure Liberal and National voters ‘it’s fine to vote yes’ in referendum despite position of federal parties
AAP · Sep 25, 2023 Hipkins invokes Winston Churchill in flat NZ campaign Labour is facing more bad news in the polls while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins compared his position to that of Britain's leader after World War II.
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023 The RMA is dead, long live the RMA: why NZ’s resource laws won't change overnight after this election RMA – three letters that have struck fear into a generation of farmers, developers, politicians and anyone building a house. Or so legend would have it.
AAP · Sep 24, 2023 National open to NZ First coalition, only if need be Winston Peters' New Zealand First has been thrown an election lifeline by National leader Chris Luxon, who says he is open to a coalition with them.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 The National review – euphoric catharsis from an era-defining band Aided by a fanbase who joyfully sing every word, the Ohioans channel their full range of melancholy Americana and pulverising post-punk in a stunning two-and-a-half-hour epic
AAP · Sep 24, 2023 Hipkins rallies faithful in bid for campaign kickstart New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has stepped up his election pitch, while National's Chris Luxon was confident canvassing votes in Labour strongholds.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023 Future of traditional single-width Harris Tweed hanging by a thread THE future of traditional single-width Harris Tweed weaving is under threat with some weavers worried it’s at risk of extinction.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 The National on coming back from the brink: ‘Everything was evidence of failure’ On the heels of their surprise new album, the American five-piece meet again with Laura Barton to speak about facing depression, bonding as ‘brothers’, and finding ‘joy’ in their ‘incredibly sad’ songs
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 How David Seymour hopes to move New Zealand to the right Polls put New Zealand on track to elect its most rightwing coalition government in decades as Act’s supporters grow