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. AAP · 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 The Guardian - AU · 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. AAP · Oct 13, 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 Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
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. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
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? AAP · Oct 11, 2023
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. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Labour picks up steam days out from election Governing party still trails National as NZ First’s support grows, strengthening Winston Peters’ position in any rightwing coalition The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
New Zealand Labour's narrow pathway to power New Zealand Labour's third term hopes rest on two main factors: turnout, and shrinking the vote on the right: especially Winston Peters. AAP · Oct 9, 2023
Second election shocker: National raise NZ poll fears National party campaign chair Chris Bishop says New Zealanders could return to the polls for a second election if it can't do a coalition deal with NZ First. AAP · Oct 9, 2023
Tired, broke and eager for change, New Zealand expected to shift right at coming election If the polls are to be believed, a new political power could be running the country next week, drawing a line under the Jacinda Ardern era The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Kiwis mull change options in last week of NZ election Labour will up its attacks in the final three weeks of the New Zealand election, a contest which is centre-right National's to lose. AAP · Oct 8, 2023
NZ's Luxon pledges first trip, if elected, to Australia Opposition Leader Chris Luxon, the likely next prime minister of New Zealand, has outlined his first-up foreign engagements should he win the election. AAP · Oct 7, 2023
Peters, Seymour clash in TVNZ election debate Leaders of the four minor parties expected to enter parliament after New Zealand's October 14 election have sparred in a televised debate. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 National on track for New Zealand election win National leader Chris Luxon has registered as the top choice of New Zealanders for the first time, just 10 days out from the October 14 election.
AAP · Oct 1, 2023 Hurricane Winston blows chaos into NZ election campaign As National leader Chris Luxon revealed a "first 100 days" governing plan, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters showed his ability to disrupt Kiwi politics.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023 Mainstream malaise: how minor parties could decide outcome of New Zealand’s election Support for Labour and National has dropped to its lowest point in two decades – while backing for the likes of Act and NZ First has risen
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Hipkins promises campaign roar as NZ election nears New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has admitted to a slow start to Labour's election campaign but promised to hit his stride as polling day nears.
AAP · 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.
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 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.
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.
AAP · Sep 23, 2023 Winston Peters lashes Australia in NZ election bid Winston Peters is back from the political wilderness at the age of 78, and his New Zealand First party could return MPs at next month's election.
AAP · Sep 21, 2023 Winston Peters firmly in New Zealand government frame A veteran politics-watcher says New Zealand First is destined to be part of the next National-led government.