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Election 2017
Election 2017 headlines with summaries.
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National's first 100 days in opposition 'worth watching'
29 Oct 2017Opinion - Claims that National will make a strong opposition are far from reliable, and Jacinda Ardern's political honeymoon may be just beginning, writes Finlay Macdonald.
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Political uncertainty hits jobs market
26 Oct 2017Job openings and business investments have slowed down because of the uncertainty over the new Labour-led government, an economist says.
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Labour-NZ First govt: How did it get to this?
21 Oct 2017Opinion - The Labour-New Zealand First minority government may seem bizarre, but it's simply the next stage on our MMP journey, Claire Robinson writes.
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Pressure on Māori MPs to deliver in new govt
21 Oct 2017The pressure is on for all Māori MPs in the new government to deliver changes that were promised during their election campaign.
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Scrapping irrigation subsidies 'shortsighted'
The new policies announced by the incoming government this week are a mixed bag for the rural sector, Federated Farmers says.
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Looking forward there's lots to look forward to
20 Oct 2017Opinion - "Our government suddenly looks a lot more like all of us" - The Spinoff's Simon Wilson tells us all the things he's looking forward to from a Labour-NZ First government.
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'We're definitely encouraged by this coalition'
Teacher unions and primary school principals have reacted positively to the appointment of Chris Hipkins as Education Minister in the new government.
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Who's who in the new Labour-led coalition?
25 Oct 2017Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the Ministerial list for the incoming 52nd government. RNZ takes a closer look at the MPs named on the list.
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North Korea 'not utterly hopeless' - Winston Peters
25 Oct 2017Incoming deputy prime minister Winston Peters says there needs to be a better relationship with Australia and more understanding of the Asia-Pacific region.
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English to stay on as National leader
24 Oct 2017Bill English has been re-elected unopposed as National's leader and will lead the party into the 2020 election.
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Pike River families confident new govt will keep re-entry promise
24 Oct 2017There's hope closure is finally within grasp for the families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster.
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Winston Peters accepts Deputy PM, Foreign Minister roles
24 Oct 2017New Zealand First leader Winston Peters will be named as Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister when the final Cabinet line-up is revealed later this week.
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RECAP: policy deals revealed
24 Oct 2017The coalition and confidence and supply deals were officially signed this afternoon.
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VIDEO: coalition deals signed
24 Oct 2017Video - Watch as incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveils the details of the deals Labour struck with New Zealand First and the Greens. Video
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Ardern confirms Labour's immigration target to hold sway
21 Oct 2017Winston Peters has not responded to revelations that a big part of his immigration policy will be shunted aside in the Labour-led government.
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Green Party announces ministers
21 Oct 2017The Green Party has announced the four people who will get government roles in the new adminstration.
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US officially congratulates Labour and Jacinda Ardern
21 Oct 2017The United States has officially congratulated Labour and Jacinda Ardern on forming the next Government.
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Wellingtonians hopeful for change
Beyond the Beehive, the suburbs are abuzz with the news that a new government is about to take the reigns after nine years under National.
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Cannabis referendum part of Greens' deal
20 Oct 2017New Zealand will have a referendum on legalising marijuana for personal use as part of the Greens deal with Labour.
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Expect a vigorous opposition, former MP says
20 Oct 2017National will come swinging for the new government in its unfamiliar role in opposition, a former MP says. Audio
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Pike River families 'ecstatic' new govt committed to re-entry
20 Oct 2017Pike River families campaigning for re-entry to the mine are confident that the new government will make it happen.
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Labour-NZ First government: what you need to know
20 Oct 2017New Zealand has a new Labour-led government in a coalition with New Zealand First and supported by the Greens.
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Watch: James Shaw on Greens' govt role
20 Oct 2017The Green Party will have ministerial responsibilities relating to climate change, restoring forests and rivers and eradicating poverty, leader James Shaw says. Video
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NZ's new PM: What is being said
20 Oct 2017Winston Peters announced yesterday that NZ First will go with Labour, making Jacinda Ardern New Zealand's new Prime Minister.
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