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With ACT and NZ First promising to overhaul Pharmac, what’s in store for publicly funded medicines?

Never before has Pharmac – the government’s medicine procurement agency and decision maker – featured so prominently in an election.

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NZ Election 2023: from one-way polls to threats of coalition ‘chaos’, it’s been a campaign of two halves

NZ Election 2023: from one-way polls to threats of coalition ‘chaos’, it’s been a campaign of two halves

After weeks of policy debate, disputed fiscal plans, sloganeering and no small amount of rancour, the election campaign has come down to a single, uninspiring contest of negatives: use your vote to avoid uncertainty, “chaos” and even a second election.

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Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Labour picks up steam days out from election

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

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A chance to cut through the fear and find the best of us

The parties on the right have aimed to exploit fear when what we need to be is ‘tough on poverty’ not crime, and to care for people who commit crimes, not cage them, argues Dylan Asafo

Chris and Chris cast long shadows over town hall

Political theatre in Christchurch lacks two main players

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.

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

Teenagers at NSW government high schools are being forced to ditch their mobile phones in the hope it will raise academic standards and encourage socialising.

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Second election shocker: National raise NZ poll fears

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.

Yes voice campaign gets NZ support from Maori Party

Yes voice campaign gets NZ support from Maori Party

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party, has offered support to the Yes campaign in Australia's voice referendum.

'It’s the media’s fault'

'It’s the media’s fault'

The severity of the problem of a commercially viable local media is obvious, but the discussion on what to do is lacking, with National and Act failing to even turn up to a debate this week, writes Mark Jennings

Luxon impresses in Taranaki, still doesn't know Winston

Luxon impresses in Taranaki, still doesn't know Winston

The early morning All Blacks game wiped half of the crowd expected for Luxon's first New Plymouth visit, but those who came were all ears for the National leader

Record immigration will put pressure on NZ's population, infrastructure and productivity – where’s the election debate?

Record immigration will put pressure on NZ's population, infrastructure and productivity – where’s the election debate?

The concerns of various pundits and politicians earlier this year that New Zealand might struggle to attract immigrants turned out to be premature. In fact, the country’s population has been boosted to the extent it should be a bigger election issue than it is.

The Conversation

Would I lie to you? No

Would I lie to you? No

'Minor' party leaders quizzed at TVNZ debate on issues ranging from coalition building to lying

Defining Issues: Three major climate questions for next govt

Defining Issues: Three major climate questions for next govt

In this first part of a three part series, political parties spoke to Newsroom about their approaches to adaptation, the next climate plan and farm emissions.

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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.

National wheels out ex-PM Key in latest NZ poll push

More than 200,000 people have cast advance votes ahead of election day in New Zealand, where centre-right opposition National continues to lead the polls.

The Canberra Times

ACT Health contradicted itself keeping bad survey results secret, review finds

Opposition hails a 'big win' for transparency in overturned FOI decision.

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New Zealand’s crisis-hit farmers feel the gloom, potentially putting climate action in jeopardy

A tough year for farmers, from Cyclone Gabrielle to double-digit inflation, could translate into more votes for parties less keen to put a price on farm emissions

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For Luxon it's better the devil you (claim not to) know

Although Luxon has already shown he is sufficiently desperate for power to contemplate a deal with NZ First, those dreaming he might work with the Greens are likely to be disappointed, writes Peter Dunne

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.

The Canberra Times

After ANU stabbing furore, top cop says community safety should outweigh patient privacy

Top cop questions if the balance is right.

The Conversation

The battle for NZ’s farming heartland: Groundswell, ACT and the changing face of rural politics

Andrew Hoggard’s resignation in May as president of Federated Farmers, followed swiftly by his appearance high on the ACT Party’s candidate list, might have seemed seem like just another of the election’s minor subplots.

Tāmaki: When two tribes go to war

A knife-edge poll result in the previously rock-solid National seat of Tāmaki sets the scene for a debate with a distinct lack of camaraderie between the two allies of the right. Tim Murphy was in the room.

David Seymour tells what Act will use its 'stronger brew' to do

Greater cuts to the public service and a discussion on co-governance are near-enough to bottom lines for the Act Party, says its leader. Act will be National’s 'economic conscience'.

Vaping promises up in smoke

Vaping rates, particularly among young people, have rapidly risen. Our political parties are starting to take notice, but the next government must turn proposals into policies, says Prof Kelly Burrowes

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