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NZ opens door to most conservative government in decades
Voters have ousted the party once led by Jacinda Ardern and elected the country’s most right-wing government in a generation.
- by Natasha Frost
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Conservative leader Chris Luxon becomes NZ’s next prime minister
People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.
- by Nick Perry
Jabs and ‘low blows’: Caustic leaders’ debate marks NZ election sprint finish
The prime minister and the leader of the opposition traded insults at their final outing before the election. The spectacle may have done little to convince undecided voters.
- by Ben McKay
‘Ned Kelly behaving badly’: Winston Peters blames Australian business for Kiwi crisis
The 78-year-old New Zealand politician has taken aim at Australia’s big four banks and major supermarkets for purportedly ripping off New Zealanders.
- by Lucy Cormack
Play time: Whales enjoy ‘kelping’ or playing with seaweed, study says
The humpbacks, grey, southern rights and a northern right were spotted throwing, lifting, swimming through seaweed, even wrapping it around their own fins.
- by Erin Blakemore
Two ram raids a day: What’s to know about the NZ crime wave
Crime has taken centre stage ahead of this month’s general election, we take a look at the hype and the data.
- by Lucy Cormack
Double the fun as Aussie Kiwis juggle two votes on October 14
Eligible Kiwis living across the ditch can now cast their vote in New Zealand’s general election, which coincides with Australia’s Voice to parliament referendum. So, where, when and how to vote?
- by Lucy Cormack
Snubbed by Solomon and Vanuatu, Biden renews pledges to Pacific islands
It’s part of a charm offensive aimed at curbing inroads by China in a region Washington considers strategically crucial.
- by Steve Holland, David Brunnstrom and Kirsty Needham
NZ National open to a deal with Winston Peters’ First for power
New Zealanders go to the polls on October 14. The centre-right National Party is currently leading but is unlikely to be able to govern alone.
- by Lucy Craymer
Solomon Islands PM shuns Joe Biden as Timor-Leste signs deal with China
China has built ties with small nations in the Pacific, worrying the US, Australia and New Zealand, who have long seen the region as their sphere of influence.
Worst rain in 24 years: Floods, parasite woes befall Queenstown
A number of highways were closed due to landslips, including the road to Milford Sound, which received 318mm of rain.
- by Ben McKay