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As Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins clashed in the final leaders' debate of the 2023 election campaign, Newsroom confirms both made provably false claims.

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Young men and prison – stick to the facts

From 1960 to the mid-1980s, unprecedented rates of institutionalisation of young people were normalised by the police, judiciary and state welfare institutions, the impacts of which are still felt today, write Len Cook and Anna Waapu

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Leaders' debate one last scrappy, indecisive contest – leaving the decision to voters

Latest opinion polls show the number of undecided voters remains significant so there was plenty still on the line in last night’s final TV debate. But the different approaches of the two rivals made for a strange contest.

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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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Hipkins makes Brash comparisons in South Auckland

Hipkins says if National wins, 'Māori lose', while Luxon calls him a 'desperate individual' as time runs out to pull any last campaign tricks out of the bag

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The storm over a washed-out walkway

It's one of the most unique and beautiful short walkways in the country, but time has expired on the gentlemen's agreement that let the public through.

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MS won't stop gutsy Kiwi Ironwoman

After being diagnosed with MS, paramedic Prue Young has a new attitude towards sport - and will race the Ironman world champs in Kona on Saturday, hoping to encourage others, Angela Walker writes.

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Decoding major parties' economic credentials

There's no real data to suggest the economy is better off under a National or Labour government, writes Andrew Bevin

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Book of the Week: On the role of Māori 'traitors'

Buddy Mikaere (whose grandmother was a convert to Ringatū) reviews a new book on the faith's founder, Te Kooti

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National MP in key seat didn't disclose big shareholding

Andrew Bayly is hoist by his own petard, after acerbically criticising Labour's Michael Wood for not revealing what shares he owned. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Election reduced to blue pill or red pill coalition matrix

Coalitions have become the norm for New Zealand politics under MMP, but coverage of potential arrangements is dominating the coverage at the expense of policy discussions, writes Michael Swanson

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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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Good day/bad day: Red heads, red faces and red cars

With the parties failing to deliver policies that pass the sniff test, one leader is hoping his 'good looks' will win over voters.

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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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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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For heaven’s sake, turn up the music

There isn't such an overt strand of politically oriented songs today – but the political songs have become ever more personal, argues Aleisha Ward

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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

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Labour produces $4b list for Canterbury

Asked what it’s promising for Christchurch, Labour delivers a seven-page dossier

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Shaw upbeat as polls suggest record Green caucus

As the campaign enters its final days, Green Party co-leader James Shaw stumped for Rongotai candidate Julie Anne Genter in Wellington and warned the election will be tight.

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How Govt formation could take until 2024

Just when it felt like this campaign was coming to an end there’s plenty of roads for it to wind down yet, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Warkworth's seamless manufacturing change

Sir Russell Coutts has leased his SailGP manufacturing factory to Rocket Lab – and his specialist carbon composite workers are part of the deal.

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A little magic takes E Blacks women to global stage

An underdog win over their trans-Tasman rivals has earned the NZ women's Esports team a spot on the global stage. It's a challenge, player Rangsey Mou says, for women to be respected in gaming.

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Japanese take on Kawerau mill infrastructure and onus to clean up polluted river

Oji Fibre has purchased land, buildings and other assets from Norske Skog for $11m, after the paper mill operator skipped the country leaving behind industrial landfills and wastewater discharges. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Tyranny not ‘terror’ afflicts the Middle East

From Riyadh to Cairo, Tehran to Jerusalem, Palestinians are merely useful pawns in the Middle East regional game of tyrants, writes Leon Goldsmith

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Chris and Chris cast long shadows over town hall

Political theatre in Christchurch lacks two main players

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