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Analysts say latest 1News poll ‘historically weak’ for major parties with voters still uncertain ahead of October election
Analysts say latest 1News poll ‘historically weak’ for major parties with voters still uncertain ahead of October election Keep Reading
National underlined its complete lack of intellectual grunt and its fascination with passing anxieties as well as its intent to forget what it did by recently releasing a pothole policy. Keep Reading
The Government has continued its law-and-order drive but the details of exactly how it will address long-term systemic problems at youth justice residences is unclear, writes political editor @jo_moir Keep Reading
David Seymour has accused the government of coming out with a "half-baked, uncosted, bargain-bin" version of his own party's youth justice policy. Keep Reading
But Immigration Minister Andrew Little said the goose "didn't lay any eggs". Keep Reading
The party's current leader isn't too fazed by the comments. Keep Reading
A scathing inquiry has criticised Michael Wood for "a worrying and ongoing lack of awareness" over the need to quickly correct errors when managing conflicts of interest. Keep Reading
4:01pm, Tuesday 18 July 2023. By Mana Wikaire-Lewis Facebook Twitter Email Link Share URL Copy URL Keep Reading
Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick said some renters were still waiting for a few hundreds dollars to be returned five years on. Keep Reading
Act’s proposal to treat 17-year-old offenders as adults is a continuation of the colonial racist violence that has been meted out upon Māori since the... Keep Reading
Last night's 1News Verian Poll showed a tight race between the left and right blocs, with National and ACT holding a wafer-thin advantage. Keep Reading
Three months out from the election the Prime Minister’s tone on youth crime is quickly changing from the one he used as police minister. Keep Reading
"Unfortunately, in the preparation for the communications materials for yesterday… things got conflated." Keep Reading
Assessment of a ministerial cohort should rest not just on popularity but on outcomes, though voters should be careful they are not reacting to current underperformance by over-rating the options, writes Rob Campbell Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: Labour's got a new youth crime policy and is ditching taxes, but a new poll just confirms the uphill battle it now faces. Keep Reading
With the latest poll results in, Labour and the Greens are sounding a warning at the 'risk' of ACT's influence in a possible National-led coalition government. Keep Reading
It comes as a poll overnight showed Labour's slide slowing, but Nats/Act able to govern. Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: Strictly speaking Chris Hipkins' tax pledge doesn't rule out much beyond its surprise first option of an annual wealth tax. Keep Reading
"They were full and final settlements." Keep Reading
The Greens say a policy announced today to return privately held land to Maori is about justice. If adopted, it would allow the Crown to negotiate buying l Keep Reading
Law and order is shaping up as the theme of this week for the Government. Keep Reading
"Using a child to commit a crime is cowardly, exploitative and destroys lives." Keep Reading
Chris Bishop says it is a 'common-sense change'. Keep Reading
The government promoted intensive housing, despite the minister of housing receiving no advice on the higher fire risks. Keep Reading
The latest political poll shows National and ACT could form a government, but the gap between the left and right blocs is closing. Keep Reading