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Thomas Coughlan

Political Editor·NZ Herald·

7 Nov, 2026 05:20 PM12 mins to read

Thomas Coughlan, Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald, loves applying a political lens to people's stories and explaining the way things like transport and finance touch our lives.

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National leader Chris Luxon says his party has a "pathway" to forming the next government. Photo / Dean Purcell

Two names unlock the truth behind National leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s election-night speech.

One, Qiulae Wong, was mentioned in the speech. The other name, belonging to Chris Bishop, was not.

The Opportunity leader was praised by Luxon for making history, leading her party into Parliament after three previous

Source: New Zealand Herald · Thomas Coughlan

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