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Image: Labour’s refusal to chase flashy, unfunded promises could become its greatest electoral strength, with leader Chris Hipkins offering a credible plan to build a more successful future for New Zealand. (Supplied / Media Image Newswire)
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Chris Hipkins has the plan and Labour’s responsibility could help

OPINION: A claim circulating within the media orbit Labour risks electoral defeat by being too responsible and refusing to over-promise gets the political mood wrong. After years of expensive announcements,…
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Image: New Zealand has no need for a homegrown Donald Trump, but Winston Peters appears increasingly willing to claim the title of “Kiwi Trump”. His political playbook thrives on confrontation, particularly with the media. (New Zealand First)
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Winston Peters is becoming New Zealand’s own Donald Trump

OPINION: New Zealand does not need its own Donald Trump, but Winston Peters increasingly appears determined to fill the role. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with journalism that puts…
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Image: NZ First candidate Billy Brown has falsely blamed Labour for approving the Marsden Point Oil Refinery shutdown, despite official records showing Refining NZ made the closure decision and Cabinet chose not to intervene. (New Zealand First)
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NZ First Candidate Billy Brown pushes false Marsden Point closure claim

Official records show Refining NZ’s shareholders and board approved the Marsden Point Oil Refinery shutdown, while Labour chose not to intervene. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with journalism that…
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Image: Paul Henry’s move into ACT politics brings another familiar media personality into the coalition-right orbit, joining a growing cast of veteran politicians, broadcasters and public provocateurs seeking a return to national influence. (TVNZ)
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Paul Henry’s ACT candidacy exposes the Coalition-right’s ‘celebrity problem’

OPINION: Paul Henry entered electoral politics carrying four decades of broadcasting experience, a large public profile and remarkably few answers about what he would actually do in Parliament. Newsletter Banner…
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Image: Concerns were raised over a missing promoter statement on NZ First candidate Elliot Ikilei’s X profile. The profile was later updated after the omission was flagged. (File. / Elliot Ikilei)
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NZ First Takanini Candidate Elliot Ikilei adds promoter statement after missing disclosure flagged

New Zealand First candidate Elliot Ikilei has added a promoter statement to his social media profile after questions were raised about the disclosure being absent. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay…
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Image: Controversial activist Billy Te Kahika Jnr remains under medical watch after suffering a stroke while recovering from a recent heart attack, with supporters told he is making “good progress”. (File. / Supplied)
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Billy Te Kahika suffers from stroke after a heart attack, latest update says he is making good progress

Controversial activist Billy Te Kahika jnr‘s health remains under watch after suffering from a stroke while recovering from a recent heart attack. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with journalism…
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Image: ACT leader David Seymour’s defeated Treaty Principles Bill with the wider concern that Māori language, Treaty obligations and cultural recognition are being steadily weakened through Government policy. (Supplied)
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The Treaty Principles Bill failed, but the Coalition’s slow removal of Māori identity continues

OPINION: David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was defeated, but the campaign to weaken the place of Māori in public life did not end with it. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay…
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Image: Seabird colonies are among the environments where H5N1 bird flu can spread rapidly if infected birds are present. Following two confirmed cases in wild birds, the Department of Conservation has placed staff on heightened alert in Wairarapa, increased field precautions and is working alongside MPI and health agencies to strengthen surveillance and preparedness. (Kyle Bland / Department of Conservation)
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Bird Flu is here. Will the Government act before it reaches humans?

New Zealand is no longer dealing with a single, isolated warning. Two wild birds have now tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu, confirming the virus…
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