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Labour's campaign will need to look different come 2023

Labour campaign chair Megan Woods says one of the biggest challenges of the 2023 election will be debating political ideas without it dividing the nation.

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Luxon in danger of becoming the Ian Foster of NZ politics

National leader and All Blacks coach have time to turn around their indifferent performances and achieve victory. But both will need to dramatically change their ways, says Peter Dunne

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Defendants found not guilty in New Zealand First donations trial

The judge was not satisfied two men involved in the New Zealand First donations scandal obtained control of funds by deception and without claim of right.

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ACT must remember it won't be the star of the show

If ACT partners with National to form a government, it must avoid personal vanities and self-delusions about its role, which derailed NZ First, says Peter Dunne

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Why NZ First president quit over party's 'moral and business' failings

The NZ First fraud trial hears why an ex president quit after refusing to sign off accounts, citing party practices that were against his moral and business values

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SFO details not one, but two NZ First-linked funds

As the New Zealand First fraud trial enters its third week, the Serious Fraud Office spells out how party donations were diverted to a second account outside the control of elected officials

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NZ's richest man explains donation to NZ First

Evidence from the rich lister Hart family outlines to the High Court the circumstances around their donations to New Zealand First

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Three NZ First insiders shine light on party secrets

Court evidence reveals secrets were kept within different parts of the New Zealand First Party, it had trouble getting information for the Electoral Commission and was "a horrible mess

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The monied class who funded Winston Peters

A High Court trial over NZ First's fundraising arm reveals the identities of some of the country's wealthiest families and individuals who donated up to $50,000 at a time.

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Inside the closed kingdom of NZ First

The trial of two men on charges of deception in handling funds raised for the New Zealand First party hears of internal confusion over who was taking donations and who authorised payments

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Mallard delegates Parliament trespasses of Peters, others

Jacinda Ardern has asked House Speaker Trevor Mallard to consult other political parties over trespass notices issued to former MPs - including Winston Peters.

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Kermadec Sanctuary on Cabinet's hook but no deal yet

A draft paper on the creation of the Kermadec Sanctuary was considered by Cabinet earlier this month, but the usual stumbling blocks remain, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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The stakes at Tauranga are very high for National and Labour

The by-election will be like a mini-general election. National need to win and create positive momentum, while Labour needs to hold its vote to avoid being on the back foot, writes Peter Dunne

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Book of the Week: Yes, Ministers

Act leader David Seymour reviews a political memoir

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Governing in a pandemic and without a coalition partner

Grant Robertson spoke to political editor @jo_moir about life without coalition buddies and Labour's governing majority hamstrung by covid.

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Māori co-governance deserves better than a bitter and divisive public debate

Rather than a politically led discussion, we need an independent external group, with no current or former politicians, to shape and lead the consultation, writes Peter Dunne

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