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National Leader Christopher Luxon and Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to the media following their final leaders debate before this year's election.
The Stuff leaders' debate had two losers: Christopher Luxon and Ryan Bridge: Paddy Gower’s restrained moderation made Ryan Bridge’s debate look worse in ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/21-10-2026/the-stuff-leaders-debate-had-two-losers-christopher-luxon-and-ryan-bridge
Labour setting up Starship visit despite Chris Hipkins saying it would be inappropriate amid election campaign
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labour-setting-up-starship-visit-despite-chris-hipkins-saying-it-would-be-inappropriate-amid-election-campaign/STRZSBMQCVHHPJC5CB32WMM74Y/
Election 2026: Luxon fronts media as National releases 100 day plan : Party leaders are out on the campaign trail today.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2026-luxon-fronts-media-as-national-releases-100-day-plan/FUTAI7YA2JHLBCZZLTT6KVA4ZY/
Christopher Luxon pictured with Black Power members at abuse apology: The men were not wearing gang patches or uniforms.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/christopher-luxon-pictured-with-black-power-members-at-abuse-apology/5RT63DQBRBBT3MWXEBEYDOPZEM/
Stuff Oct 29
Live: Luxon, who says he doesn’t talk about polls, issues statement about today’s poll
stuff.co.nz/politics/361052056/nz-election-2026-live-updates-politics-campaign-news
Chris Hipkins says his challenge this election campaign is to be inspiring but also realistic - and those two things are difficult to balance
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Poll: Coalition has path to power but Labour steady after gangs row: National has dropped back from last week but Labour has failed to gain.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/27/poll-coalition-has-path-to-power-but-labour-steady-after-gangs-row/
Poll: National jumps, leaving Labour’s position perilous: The latest 1News Verian poll has been released 18 days from the election.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/20/poll-national-jumps-leaving-labours-position-perilous/
‘I said no’: Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must wait until new NZ government elected
nzherald.co.nz/nz/i-said-no-samoan-pm-told-luxon-treaty-refresh-must-wait-until-new-nz-government-elected/2EUT7D3SYBBTRANEVF5BTH3X5Q/
Labour vows no-cause evictions ban, to make rentals warmer, safer: Chris Hipkins says tenants would have greater security if Labour wins next week’s election ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/28/watch-live-labour-vows-no-cause-evictions-ban-to-make-rentals-warmer/
Christopher Luxon expects enrolment rates to be higher than previous elections: National's leader Christopher Luxon expects enrolment rates will be higher ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2180714/christopher-luxon-expects-enrolment-rates-to-be-higher-than-previous-elections
Luxon, Mitchell defend Potaka after photo with gang members emerges: Luxon, Mitchell defend Potaka after photo with gang members emerges
odt.co.nz/news/national/luxon-mitchell-defend-potaka-after-photo-with-gang-members-emerges-v4qi60ca
Election 2026: Winston Peters claims Chris Hipkins tried to get NZ First to reverse rule-out, Labour says not so
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-winston-peters-claims-chris-hipkins-tried-to-get-nz-first-to-reverse-rule-out-labour-says-not-so/DXMWMMVIB5BI7KHUQJPY7MLMXI/
Hipkins worried about ‘very angry’ voters over Govt’s enrolment changes: The Labour leader has slammed the changes as "reckless" and says the Electoral ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/18/hipkins-worried-about-very-angry-voters-over-govts-enrolment-changes/
OpinionThe real reason Kerrin Leoni had to go is not about the gangs: Chris Hipkins knows this doesn't end with the Tāmaki Makaurau candidate's reluctant ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/23/the-real-reason-kerrin-leoni-had-to-go-is-not-about-the-gangs/
Luxon flubs minimum wage fact and other depressing takeaways from the leaders' debate
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/15-10-2026/luxon-flubs-minimum-wage-fact-and-other-depressing-takeaways-from-last-nights-leaders-debate
Chris v Chris: No mistake, no magic moment: In the final of three leader debates where the two Chrises faced off on the issues gripping the country the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/21/chris-v-chris-no-mistake-no-magic-moment/
Stuff Oct 21
Live: Luxon tells farmer to ‘just be thankful’ as she raises concerns over rising costs
stuff.co.nz/politics/361048817/nz-election-2026-live-updates-politics-campaign-news
Watch live: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media: Hipkins is speaking to media while campaigning in Auckland.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/17/watch-live-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-speaks-to-media/
With 17 days left, can either Chris break the deadlock? – The Front Page: Luxon and Hipkins traded blows, but the minor parties may still hold the power.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/with-17-days-left-can-either-chris-break-the-deadlock-the-front-page/YDRZJIZLABGNLO35LOXTLQ6J7I/
In New Zealand, political parties usually get roughly the same share of seats in parliament as their share of the party vote ... Show more
Where is Dame Jacinda Ardern as NZ goes to the polls?: The former world leader won't be campaigning or even setting foot in New Zealand ahead of election day on ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/29/where-is-dame-jacinda-ardern-as-nz-goes-to-the-polls/
Full video: Labour's Chris Hipkins announces new policy: The party leader made the announcement from Wellington.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/18/full-video-labours-chris-hipkins-announces-new-policy/
Election 2026: Why questioning whether Christopher Luxon would resign rather than speak to Opportunity matters - Jamie Ensor
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-why-questioning-whether-christopher-luxon-would-resign-rather-than-speak-to-opportunity-matters-jamie-ensor/premium/KOP7YX32PNAODMUNCWS5IVW76E/
Paid articlePaywallWatch live: Christopher Luxon announces election policy from Hamilton : Luxon is speaking from Waikato.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/19/watch-live-christopher-luxon-announces-election-policy-from-hamilton/
New poll puts Opportunity and Parliament on a knife-edge: New poll puts Opportunity and Parliament on a knife-edge
odt.co.nz/news/national/new-poll-puts-opportunity-and-parliament-on-a-knife-edge-uvcd9nv4
Stuff Oct 22
Live: Hipkins, Luxon hit the regions: Follow the election campaign live.
stuff.co.nz/politics/361049254/nz-election-2026-live-updates-politics-campaign-news
Election 2026: Labour releases plan to get kids off devices through new sport funding
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-labour-releases-plan-to-get-kids-off-devices-through-new-sport-funding/OPX4AQV6KVCVXI7EZPQJMXQUMY/
Prime Minister passed over easier election dates, advice reveals: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon picked a "challenging" election date ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1974290/prime-minister-passed-over-easier-election-dates-advice-reveals
Chris Hipkins challenges Christopher Luxon to debate on health: Labour leader Chris Hipkins has challenged National leader Christopher Luxon to a debate on ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2023715/chris-hipkins-challenges-christopher-luxon-to-debate-on-health
Enrolments closed, advance voting begins for 2026 Election: Enrolments closed, advance voting begins for 2026 Election
odt.co.nz/news/national/enrolments-closed-advance-voting-begins-for-2026-election-ize4nozj
Christopher Luxon rules out any coalition deal with Opportunity
Prime Minister passed over easier election dates, advice reveals: Labour argues a Labour Day start to voting might inconvenience some away on holiday ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/18/prime-minister-passed-over-easier-election-dates-advice-reveals/
Stuff Oct 15
Live: Luxon says he’ll work with‘whoever’ to stay in power: Follow the election campaign live.
stuff.co.nz/politics/361047026/nz-election-2026-live-updates-politics-campaign-news
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is speaking to the media in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Election 2026: National despairs at Labour’s ‘sad’ Cost of Luxon attack: National has also attacked Labour over its fiscal plan.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-national-despairs-at-labours-sad-cost-of-luxon-attack/KJIXRIHB65H2POC5ASQNR72V5M/
OpinionAnalysis: Could extra seats in Parliament decide the election?: Spoiler alert: This election is going to be really close, writes 1News Politics Producer Tom Day.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/20/analysis-could-extra-seats-in-parliament-decide-the-election/
‘Cost of Luxon’: Labour claims Kiwi households are $6000 a year worse off under National
odt.co.nz/news/national/cost-of-luxon-labour-claims-kiwi-households-are-6000-a-year-worse-off-under-national-cvc9qrgi
Simeon Brown rules out Opportunity after Christopher Luxon appeared to rule the party in
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/simeon-brown-rules-out-opportunity-after-christopher-luxon-appeared-to-rule-the-party-in/H3IYYQM74JEP3GUI6YRJOEJSD4/
Labour’s capital gains tax explained – what is it and who will pay?: Chris Hipkins says 90% of Kiwis won't pay it. National is strongly opposed - but what is ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/18/labours-capital-gains-tax-explained-what-is-it-and-who-will-pay/
National jumps four points in poll ahead of leaders’ debate: National jumps four points in poll ahead of leaders’ debate
odt.co.nz/news/national/national-jumps-four-points-in-poll-ahead-of-leaders-debate-g7nryv8v
Stuff Oct 18
‘Please vote for me’: Chris Bishop admits anxiety over political future: The Hutt South MP wants another three years in Government, but concedes he is “anxious” ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361047053/please-vote-me-chris-bishop-admits-anxiety-over-political-future
Election 2026: Chris Hipkins says Labour was wrong to fund Mongrel Mob rehab programme
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-chris-hipkins-says-labour-was-wrong-to-fund-mongrel-mob-rehab-programme/MC5HQ6PO5RFBRHWZI7NS6YK7RE/
Why Labour and National should do a deal and kill the overhang – Thomas Coughlan: OPINION: The major parties have a lot to lose.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/why-labour-and-national-should-do-a-deal-and-kill-the-overhang-thomas-coughlan/premium/FGEJIENWTVGOXBK4I43F5F6KK4/
Paid articlePaywall National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll: National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll
odt.co.nz/news/national/national-crashes-greens-surge-opportunity-kingmaker-in-latest-poll-mzih8289
Election 2026 live updates: Mother of Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer dies
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2026-live-updates-david-seymour-says-mbie-annual-report-shows-why-reduction-in-govt-needed/FA22TVFPQRFSXBTVEAXR7QDPVI/
'Political punching bag': Hipkins says councils made 'scapegoats': The Labour leader says councils are paying the price for problems created in Wellington.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/15/political-punching-bag-hipkins-says-councils-made-scapegoats/
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says tech companies could face massive fines.
Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Hipkins: ‘Clearly people like it when I answer questions’: Chris Hipkins ventures into a centre-right stronghold that's had two historic flirtations with ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/13/hipkins-clearly-people-like-it-when-i-answer-questions/
Mongrel Mob’s Harry Tam accuses Hipkins of throwing Jacinda Ardern under the bus over gang funding
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/mongrel-mobs-harry-tam-accuses-hipkins-of-throwing-jacinda-ardern-under-the-bus-over-gang-funding/4IVA7OUE2JB6VPPOC5L5M2CBXQ/
Labour reveals how it would shake up govt school lunch programme: Hipkins was making an announcement in Auckland.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/11/labour-reveals-how-it-would-shake-up-govt-school-lunch-programme/
National would make completing Year 11 compulsory if back in power: Luxon is speaking from Auckland.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/11/national-would-make-completing-year-11-compulsory-if-back-in-power/
Election 2026: Electoral Commission defends enrolment efforts as Hipkins raises disenfranchisement concerns
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-electoral-commission-defends-enrolment-efforts-as-hipkins-raises-disenfranchisement-concerns/PPGB7ZQUO5GPLKAAB5HGRLTOME/
Stuff Oct 22
'Did you punch him?': Kid lands blow on PM: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was dishing out compliments on the campaign trail, when one kid decided to ...
stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361049507/did-you-punch-him-kid-lands-blow-pm
In New Zealand, once we've invited all the MPs who won their electorates into parliament, we top up each party with more MPs until their share of ... Show more
Greens' Marama Davidson doubles down amid outrage over gang visit: Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is doubling down on her candidates meeting with ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1923070/greens-marama-davidson-doubles-down-amid-outrage-over-gang-visit
Election 2026: Live updates from the final leaders' debate: Follow along as Paddy Gower wrangles Chris vs Chris.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-10-2026/live-blog-stuff-leaders-debate
'Stop telling lies': Brown and McAnulty clash in post-debate panel: Both Simeon Brown and Kieran McAnulty claimed their boss had won last night's leaders debate ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/07/stop-telling-lies-brown-and-mcanulty-clash-in-post-debate-panel/
Opposition parties raise concerns over what they say is voter suppression: Opposition parties are raising concerns over what they call voter suppression by the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1987931/opposition-parties-raise-concerns-over-what-they-say-is-voter-suppression
Coalition by Christmas? Don't bet on it: Coalition by Christmas? Don't bet on it
odt.co.nz/news/national/coalition-by-christmas-dont-bet-on-it-nw5hi22o
OpinionThe economic paradox threatening Luxon's re-election bid: Analysis: New Zealand hasn't had a one-term government in half a century ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/16/the-economic-paradox-threatening-luxons-reelection-bid/
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: How the Mongrel Mob photo furore damages the left: Christopher Luxon's irritating answer about pay equity.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-campaign-diary-how-the-mongrel-mob-photo-furore-damages-the-left/premium/OWC7LQDUQBBSZFP3UIRW6AWWAI/
Paid articlePaywallWatch: Funding Mongrel Mob drug addiction programme on the table for the Greens: Green co-leader Marama Davidson said her party was open to reinstating the ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-funding-mongrel-mob-drug-addiction-programme-on-the-table-for-the-greens/QUTQXUNMA4J3SN662FN7UM2Q4Q/
Prime Minister's 'coaching conversation' with NZTA boss over road project delivery
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/2030661/prime-minister-s-coaching-conversation-with-nzta-boss-over-road-project-delivery
The truth Luxon let slip during the leaders’ debate – Heather du Plessis-Allan: OPINION: Opportunity must prove it can go right if it wants to become the ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-truth-luxon-let-slip-during-the-leaders-debate-heather-du-plessis-allan/premium/6YQXGOJVTVEQJFMPMYPZJGYEOU/
National pledges to axe Auckland's ban on minimum car parking rules: Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop said in some cases, people were having to walk ten ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/14/national-pledges-to-axe-aucklands-ban-on-minimum-car-parking-rules/
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has described the visit as a "huge error of judgment".
🔗 Frustrated Green co-leaders bat away questions on Mongrel Mob visit
Luxon’s Mission Accomplished moment: The National leader suggests NZ’s law and order issue is ‘solved’ and within moments police race to a street crime a few ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/14/luxons-mission-accomplished-moment/
Hipkins 2.0 campaigning on his own platform: Today the Otago Daily Times continues its series of interviews with the leaders of our largest political parties ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/hipkins-20-campaigning-on-his-own-platform-m2cgqbbj
Labour leader Chris Hipkins tells Rotorua conference councils made a ‘scapegoat’ for Government’s failures
nzherald.co.nz/nz/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-tells-rotorua-conference-councils-made-a-scapegoat-for-governments-failures/NWFJIAWU5NAFFO6HO6UNC6WNPY/
