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Luxon softens stance on Opportunity, wants to 'build relationship' with Wong
National's leader says coalition talks won't start until official results are confirmed.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘A woman’s dignity is not a punchline’: Former NZ First MP on Michael Laws’ comments
She said Winston Peters should show more principle in holding Laws to account.
Campaign Diary: The winners and losers of bad publicity
OPINION: Winston Peters and Michael Laws both upgraded their responses.
Government's books in better shape than expected, National says 'our plan is working'
The deficit is smaller than expected.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Does NZ First have a women problem?
OPINION: Michael Laws has three rules for transgressions: accept, apologise, atone.
Polls diverge on whether National or Labour manage key issues the best
A new poll out today suggested National controlled most key issues better.
'Makes my skin crawl': Opportunity leader says Laws unfit for politics
Michael Laws apologises but the political outrage continues.
The data showing Labour might need much more support than polls indicate
Analysis: If Labour wants to be in the driver's seat post-election, it might need 35%.
The return of ‘Luigi’s ferret’: Michael Laws on why populism is democracy
Michael Laws says it was wrong to start Treaty settlements without a public mandate.
Poll slump: Are Don Brash and Harry Mowbray this election’s Kim Dotcom?
OPINION: The overhang campaign appears to be falling flat.
Left and right blocs neck and neck as election goes down to the wire
Opportunity's projected seven seats could put it in the kingmaker position.
Who's in? Meet the dozens of new candidates likely to be MPs next term
ANALYSIS: The new MPs in the next parliamentary term, if the Poll of Polls is correct.
Willis accepts Kiwis are ‘over’ election campaign amid defence of Swarbrick attacks
It comes as a new poll is expected to be released tonight.
'New Queenstown of the north': Analyst sees airport potential after Winston Peters' surprise
Kaitāia or Kaikohe International? Why a new northern hub may not be a crazy idea.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: The best and worst start to the final week
See what Qiuale Wong and Winston Peters have got in the Melbourne Cup "sweepstake"?
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to media. Video / NZ Herald
The paths to power for Labour, National as final election week kicks off
ANALYSIS: There are variables in this year's race.
Leaked message: National Tāmaki supporters told 'don't wear blue' ahead of Luxon walkabout
The National leader is expected to attend a walkabout in the electorate on Monday.
Luxon 'denigrating the intelligence' of voters – ex-Nats leader pushing splitting strategy
Don Brash is encouraging National supporters not to give National their party vote.
How a Christchurch gelato shop became an election campaign hotspot
The Scoop Poll began in 2017 with just Labour and National flavours.
CEO of childbirth: Christopher Luxon's six-page birth plan
The PM reveals the elaborate plan that included music, puzzles and 'escalating actions'.
'Dysfunction': Vote splitting divides the right – Luxon calls out 'disappointing' Act, NZ First
It comes as the final week of the campaign begins.
National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Howick Village
National leader Christopher Luxon spoke to media after walking through Howick Village Market this morning. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealand must be represented at Apec, whoever wins the election
OPINION: Official 2026 election results are due on November 27, after Apec starts.