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New Zealand’s Luxon on course for second term, but weaker hand in coalition
Luxon's National Party could lose control of key government ministries to right-wing coalition partners.
New Zealand’s centrist kingmaker says populism failing voters worldwide
“I think we are seeing a push globally for more pragmatic politics,” Qiulae Wong told journalists on Monday (Nov 9).
Why Labuschagne was axed for Test series against New Zealand
Marnus Labuschagne has had a torrid run as Australia’s Test No.3. Selectors have made a call ahead of next month’s Test series against New Zealand.
Labuschagne axed from Aussie squad for New Zealand Tests
Australia's chairman of selectors confirms the omission of Marnus Labuschagne after an extended lean run of form at the Test level.
Addington’s New Zealand Trotting Cup Day could see first all-day rain in 50 years
Punters attending the races at Addington could be in for a wet day.
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for the next three weeks".
Tearful Alex Eala loses Hong Kong Open final to Claire Liu in straight sets
Philippine tennis star Eala stunned after 6-3, 6-0 loss to the 102nd-ranked American in Hong Kong.
New Zealand set for weeks of political wrangling
New Zealand faced the prospect of weeks of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear winner but saw record gains for minor parties.
Alex Eala stunned in Hong Kong final as Filipino star's breakthrough 2026 ends with injury setback
Alex Eala rounded off her breakthrough 2026 in disappointing fashion as she fell short in the final of the Hong Kong Open, losing Sunday's title match 6-3, 6-0 to Claire Liu of the US. Eala started well and forced an early break of serve but was hampered by an injury to her right knee and received lengthy treatment as she trailed 4-3. Liu won the next two ga
Waiting game in New Zealand as election remains on a knife-edge
It could take weeks for New Zealand to learn who their prime minister will be, with no clear winner emerging on election night.
New Zealand coalition looks to have slim election majority, but race too close to call
With 14 per cent of votes still to be counted, it remains unclear who will form next government
New Zealand preliminary vote leaves it unclear who will govern
Neither current Prime Minister Christopher Luxon nor opposition leader Chris Hipkins claimed victory in their speeches following the election.
Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.
New Zealand soars to World Cup finals
New Zealand took a commanding victory over Tonga and booked their place in the Rugby League World Cup final.
After taming Tonga, the World Cup is New Zealand's to lose
It took all their power and all of Kalyn Ponga's brilliance and toughness, but after getting past Tonga in Newcastle the World Cup is within New Zealand's grasp.
Seven-try New Zealand too strong for Scotland
Watch highlights from Murrayfield as New Zealand prove too strong for Scotland in the Nations Championship
New Zealand beat Tonga to reach World Cup final
Kalyn Ponga returns to inspire New Zealand to a 34-10 victory in a pulsating encounter with Tonga as they reach their first World Cup final since 2013.
No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election
Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.
Nations Championship: France retake northern group lead; South Africa and New Zealand continue unbeaten runs
Eight-try France too strong for Flying Fijians in Lyon
New Zealand may not know its government for weeks
The results in the New Zealand election are anything but clear with the two major parties — Labour and National — in the tightest of races.
New Zealand PM sees path back to office but vote 'too close to call'
Neither New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's National Party nor the centre-left Labour won enough seats in parliament to form a government without minor parties.
New Zealand’s prime minister says election is ‘too close to call’
New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon says he has a pathway to form the next government.
NZ election 2026: New Zealand faces weeks of uncertainty with results ‘too close to call’
<p>National party will be largest in parliament but ultimate shape of next government won’t be settled for some time</p><p>New Zealand could be facing a weeks-long wait to know the shape of its next government, after its nail-biting election failed to hand a decisive victory to either the incumbent rightwing coalition or opposition left bloc.</p><p>On prelim
No clear winner after New Zealand general election
The New Zealand election count has ended without a definitive result as the two main parties remain almost deadlocked in the popular vote.
New Zealand election too close to call with over 95% of votes counted
Initial results in New Zealand show the two main parties neck-and-neck with fewer than 4,000 votes separating them. Official results aren't expected until later this month once special votes have been counted.
New Zealand’s Conservatives Narrowly Lead in Election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and allies face weeks of uncertainty as late ballots are tallied.
Ponga-inspired New Zealand reach World Cup final
Kalyn Ponga returns from a broken arm to inspire New Zealand to victory in a pulsating encounter with Tonga as they reach their first World Cup final since 2013.
India beat New Zealand by four runs via DLS in rain-hit second ODI
Put in to bat, New Zealand struggled to gain any momentum as India's pace attack dismantled their batting lineup.
New Zealand election early count shows two main parties near deadlocked
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New Zealand election too close to call with half the votes counted
Early results after polls closed in New Zealand show the two main parties neck-and-neck. The country has strict election-day laws on political reporting to prevent voters from being swayed at the last minute.
Early count in New Zealand’s election suggests result too close to call
Early results from New Zealand’s election suggest there is no easy path to victory for either of the major parties.
New Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final
New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.
Polls close in New Zealand's federal election
The votes are being counted in what's likely to be a close federal election in New Zealand.
New Zealanders end vote on final day of tight elections
Early results after polls closed in New Zealand show the race is too close to call. The country has strict election-day laws on political reporting to prevent voters from being swayed at the last minute.
New Zealand election coalition talks will likely take weeks – as it happened
<ul><li><p>This blog is closed, you can <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/07/new-zealand-election-too-close-to-call-vote-count">read our report on the New Zealand election here</a></p></li></ul><p>Another update here with <strong>8% of the vote counted</strong>. <br> <br> <strong>National on 31.2%, Labour 28.4%, the Greens 12.9%, Act 11.2%,
Two main parties neck and neck after New Zealand vote, near complete count
New Zealand's National and Labour parties secure just short of 30 percent of the popular vote.
New Zealanders vote in tightly contested general election
More than half of New Zealand’s voters cast early ballots in the tightly contested race.
Voters take their pick in New Zealand’s ‘supermarket election’
Christopher Luxon tries to hang on as cost of living crisis and high energy prices weigh on consumers
Sezonul rece aduce un pericol ascuns în casele încălzite cu sobe. Greșeala care poate duce la incendii și intoxicații
Odată cu venirea iernii crește riscul unor tragedii provocate de incendii sau intoxicații cu monoxid de carbon. În multe locuințe, soba este principala sursă de încălzire în sezonul rece. Înainte de primul foc, însă, specialiștii recomandă verificarea întregii instalații și curățarea coșului de fum.
Former volunteer fire chiefs launch scathing attack on Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Special investigation: Four ex-chiefs make allegations of bullying and mismanagement.
It’s a New Zealand election with a twist. What’s at stake?
“Millennial centrist” Qiulae Wong answered a job ad to lead her party last year. Now she wants to channel Australia’s teal movement and redraw a Kiwi electoral landscape dominated by “the two Chrises”.
Close contest expected as New Zealand election nears
Kiwis will head to the polls to vote in a high-stake general election that’s being described as a potential cliffhanger.
Affordable wines: a New Zealand white and a Burgundy from Lidl
Wines for the Weekend: Try the red with autumnal dishes, while the white will work for sipping on its own
Golf Warehouse founder Eric Faesenkloet says Greens’ proposed wealth tax would ‘damage’ New Zealand’s future
Wealth tax would disincentivise people to 'get out of bed and work hard'.
Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election
New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.
New Zealand leaders make final appeals as election remains tight
Polls show the election is too close to call as discontent around an ailing economy continues to swell.
New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know
Smaller parties hold the key, with major contenders expected to fall short of the majority needed to govern alone.
S. Korea, Singapore, New Zealand review progress in green trade pact talks
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, Singapore and New Zealand have discussed ...
New Zealand’s oldest man, Sir Lloyd Geering, dies aged 108
He was knighted in 2009 and was a member of the Order of New Zealand.
Thunderstorm threat: Warm conditions to bring mixed bag of weather to New Zealand
Rain, thunderstorms set to douse the north while Christchurch swelters on 27C today.
Supercars 2027 New Zealand dates confirmed: Christchurch opens double-header
More than 95,000 fans attended the 2026 events across five days of racing.
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