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NZ ELECTION 2020

His place in Parliament is not guaranteed with special votes still to be counted.
NZ election 2020

'Know how a Pākehā feels walking onto a marae': Māori Party's Waititi arrives at Parliament

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Politics
NZ election 2020

What happens if electorate candidates are tied after the election
Watch Newshub political editor Tova O'Brien's report.
Exclusive
Politics

Revealed: Labour will not be forming a formal coalition with the Greens
Watch: The moment an earthquake interrupted Alfred Ngaro while he was addressing the House.
Christianity

Ousted National MP to lead prayer for NZ on steps of Beehive on last day in the job
Watch as National MP Denise Lee speaks to media alongside leader Judith Collins.
Politics

'I support Judith as the leader': MP who slammed Collins in leaked email speaks out
Watch: Tova O'Brien's interview with Billy Te Kahika Jr's Advance NZ co-leader Jami-Lee Ross.
NZ election 2020

Billy TK admits '200,000 disqualified vote' figure was nonsense, doubles down on debunked 'smiley face' theory
Watch as National's deputy leader Gerry Brownlee says he has no plans to step down, leader Judith Collins talks about loss of diversity in caucus.
The National Party

'Goodness, why'd I do that?': Collins admits she could have done better but expects to remain leader
Watch: Jacinda Ardern speaks to media ahead of Labour's caucus meeting in Parliament.
NZ election 2020

Jacinda Ardern reveals timeline for deciding on coalition partners, ministers, Deputy PM
She's not the only Nat upset to see many of their colleagues leaving.
NZ election 2020

'I am getting emotional': National's Lee tears up thinking of departing MPs
Watch: Tova O'Brien reflects on her newfound fame on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

'Piers Morgan was slipping in my DMs': Tova O'Brien reflects on viral fame after 'savage' interview
Watch as Jacinda Ardern speaks to media ahead of Labour's caucus meeting in Parliament.
Politics

Ardern admits her 'significantly sized team' will have to familiarise with 'very different workplace'
Watch: Dr Bloomfield addresses the possibility of a political career on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

'An interesting suggestion': Bloomfield questioned over possible political career
Watch as current and former National MPs talk about the state of their caucus.
The National Party

'A tough day': National MPs 'disappointed', backing Collins and want leakers to front up

Cameron Bagrie on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

The four big things the new Government needs to focus on, according to an economist
Duncan Garner is going vegan.
Opinion

I'm going vegan and it's a terrifying ordeal
Newshub Political Editor Tova O'Brien spoke to The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

'Hell of a job': Brash praises Collins, expects 'sombre' National caucus meeting
Watch as new Labour MPs are welcomed to Parliament.
NZ election 2020

'We are thrilled': Two major unions welcome Labour landslide, call for Govt to use 'clear mandate'
Watch: National MPs already leaking, predicting leadership coup after devastating defeat.
NZ election 2020

'Yo-yo MP' Pugh caught in political limbo - again
Jacinda Ardern.
Politics

'Who wrote such crap': Columnist slammed for calling Ardern 'grossly incompetent'
Watch: Labour's class of 2020: Jacinda Ardern set to juggle largest caucus in Parliament's history.
NZ election 2020

Labour's class of 2020: Ardern set to juggle largest caucus in Parliament's history
Watch Newshub political editor Tova O'Brien's report.
The National Party

National MPs already leaking, predicting leadership coup after devastating defeat
Watch: Jacinda Ardern helped catapult Labour to a historic landslide victory in the election.
NZ election 2020

A full list of all the MPs that make up the 120 seats in Parliament
Watch as Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to Newshub Nation about the party's new MPs.
NZ election 2020

'Historical moment': Who are the Greens' three new activist MPs?
Watch: Tova O'Brien's interview with Billy Te Kahika Jr's Advance NZ co-leader Jami-Lee Ross.
NZ election 2020

Electoral Commission rubbishes Billy TK's claims Advance NZ a victim of 'rigged election', 'disqualified votes'
A peak inside National's Party party.
NZ election 2020

The depressing National 'party' that made Collins' tireless smile finally fade
The Labour Party on Election Night 2020.
Opinion
NZ election 2020

Opinion: Labour's single-party majority not a failure of MMP, it's a sign NZ's electoral system is working
Watch: The Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi and John Tamihere on The Hui.
NZ election 2020

'The face of the party': Waiariki's Rawiri Waititi will become Māori Party co-leader
Watch: The political commentators discuss the results of the NZ election on Monday's The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

Lack of MPs at National's election night HQ 'speaks volumes' - political commentator
Watch Shaw and Davidson on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

'No reason' why Greens can't work with Labour - Shaw
Watch: Judith Collins addresses media after Labour's landslide victory.
NZ election 2020

Judith Collins says election 'could've been worse', wants to be National leader for the 'long haul'
Matthew Tukaki. Photo: RNZ / YouTube
NZ election 2020

New Government a chance for transformational change - Māori Council
Kiwis online calling it "cringeworthy", "mean-spirited" and "a complete disaster".
NZ election 2020

Kelvin Davis ripped into for bizarre rhyming speech
Watch: Green Party hints it wants its MPs as ministers.
NZ election 2020

'Continue the work': Green Party hints it wants MPs as ministers
Watch: Judith Collins is working to rebuild National after its massive election defeat.
NZ election 2020

'We'll be back': Collins working to rebuild National after massive defeat
Watch: Jacinda Ardern helped catapult Labour to a historic landslide victory in the election. Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Getty
NZ election 2020

World record: NZ elects queerest Parliament in the world
Watch: Jacinda Ardern's speech at Labour headquarters on Saturday night.
NZ election 2020

'He kept his promise to be here until election day': New Northcote MP dedicates win to beloved father
Jacinda Ardern has secured her second term as Prime Minister after a landslide victory on Saturday.
NZ election 2020

Govt will be formed 'within the next two to three weeks' - Ardern
Watch: Newshub Nation discusses Swarbrick's unprecedented win and its potential correlation to the cannabis referendum.
Cannabis referendum

Swarbrick's surprise win could indicate unexpected turnout in favour of cannabis referendum - expert
Related video: Jacinda Ardern spoke to media the morning after election day.
Opinion
NZ election 2020

Labour's mandate means it must decide what it really stands for
Watch the livestream.
Coronavirus

As it happened: Ardern speaks to media after Labour victory, new community COVID-19 case

Watch: Jacinda Ardern's speech at Labour headquarters on Saturday night.
NZ election 2020

'A big win driven by star power': International media reacts to NZ's election
Gerry Brownlee.
NZ election 2020

Gerry Brownlee admits he made a 'huge mistake' during electioneering
Watch: Overnight, Peters went from deputy prime minister to leader of a political party with no MPs.
Updated
NZ election 2020

Peters a 'polarising' and 'remarkable' politician who Kiwis may miss more than they think - commentator

Watch: The ACT party will no longer be a solitary party of one in Parliament.
Updated
NZ election 2020

From one MP to 10: The rise, fall and rise again of ACT
Watch: There will be 40 newcomers taking their seats in the next Parliament.
Updated
NZ election 2020

Winners and losers: Luxon a victory for National but Labour flips flood of seats red
Watch: Jacinda Ardern's speech at Labour Party headquarters.
NZ election 2020

NZ Election 2020: Social media users react to live election night results
Watch: Jacinda Ardern discusses if she wants to govern alone or in a coalition.
NZ election 2020

'Strong mandate': Ardern on whether Labour will govern alone or with Greens, Māori Party
Watch: JAcidna Ardern's victory speech on Saturday night.
NZ election 2020

Ardern doesn't rule out Greens coalition, vows to govern for every New Zealander in victory speech
live updates, live coverage, Election night, NZ Elections 2020
Breaking
NZ election 2020

NZ Election 2020: Results as they happened
Watch: Judith Collins delivers her speech to the National Party.
NZ election 2020

'We will be back': Deflated Collins congratulates Ardern on election win

CANNABIS REFERENDUM

Watch: Newshub Nation discusses Swarbrick's unprecedented win and its potential correlation to the cannabis referendum.
Cannabis referendum

Swarbrick's surprise win could indicate unexpected turnout in favour of cannabis referendum - expert
Revealed: Yet another cannabis report the Government didn't want the public to see.
Exclusive
NZ election 2020

'It's out of control': Justice Minister says cannabis prohibition a failure as new report reveals scale of use in NZ
Explained: All the major talking points ahead of the 2020 cannabis referendum.
Long Read
Cannabis referendum

Unsure which way to vote? Here's how cannabis legalisation has gone overseas, and its lessons for NZ
Watch: Smoking a joint looks set to remain a criminal offence, with a recent poll showing the majority of voters will tick 'no' at the referendum.
Cannabis referendum

NZ Medical Assn apologises, backtracks on stance against cannabis referendum
Watch: Chloe Swarbrick on The AM Show.
Cannabis referendum

'You're grabbing at straws': Swarbrick, Garner's heated exchange over decriminalisation vs regulation
Smoking a joint looks set to remain a criminal offence with the latest Newshub Reid-Research poll showing a majority of voters will vote 'no' in the referendum.
Long Read
Cannabis referendum

Fear and THC on the campaign trail: Why the cannabis referendum is too close to call - and who's to blame if it fails
Patient having consultation with doctor in office
Cannabis referendum

Kiwi doctors on opposite sides of cannabis legalisation share views
Politics
Cannabis referendum

Medical Association clarifies cannabis referendum stance after members speak out
Shane Jones on Magic Talk.
Cannabis referendum

Jones says 'a million years will pass' before he votes yes to cannabis
"We were incensed with it."
Cannabis referendum

Grey Power accused of undemocratic stance on cannabis debate

EUTHANASIA REFERENDUM

Watch: Euthanasia opponent and Not Dead Yet Aotearoa convenor Wendi Wicks on The AM Show.
Euthanasia referendum

'No fine line': Fears euthanasia Bill's eligibility criteria does not protect the disabled
Bobbie Carroll.
Euthanasia referendum

'I don't want to die in agony': Blood cancer sufferer's emotional appeal on euthanasia
Melissa Vining and late husband Blair.
Euthanasia referendum

'He didn't want to die': Why cancer campaigner Vining is undecided on euthanasia
Sir John Key.
Euthanasia referendum

'An awful death for her': Emotional Sir John reveals why he's voting for euthanasia
Watch a clip of Sir John Key reveal why he's voting 'yes' in the referendum.
Euthanasia referendum

Watch: Newshub's The Euthanasia Question discussion
The End of Life Choice Bill will be held alongside the general election on October 17.
NZ election 2020

Electoral Commission adamant anti-euthanasia flyers weren't added to EasyVote packs
"I don't know if I will use it or not. I just want the choice."
Euthanasia referendum

Euthanasia advocate says referendum about giving people choice in emotional interview
Watch: How New Zealanders reacted to the news euthanasia would go to a referendum.
Euthanasia referendum

Group opposing euthanasia referendum claims to have no idea how its flyers got in EasyVote packs
Leighton Baker on The AM Show.
NZ election 2020

New Conservatives won't repeal same-sex marriage law
Related video: Palliative care doctor Sinead Donnelly and ACT leader David Seymour debates the euthanasia referendum.
Euthanasia

People at the end of their lives say euthanasia referendum offers a 'good death'

ELECTION 2020 EXPLAINED

Here's what you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this October.
NZ election 2020

NZ Election: Guide on everything you need to know
Watch: A Newshub-Reid Research poll shows support for both recreational cannabis and euthanasia has dropped.
Euthanasia referendum

Euthanasia referendum explained: Everything you need to know
Explained: All the major talking points ahead of the 2020 cannabis referendum.
Cannabis referendum

Everything you need to know about this year's cannabis referendum

NEWSHUB NATION

Politics
Newshub Nation

NZ Election 2020: Behind the scenes on the campaign trail with Jacinda Ardern
Kaysha Brownlie reports on the Government's Progressive Home Ownership scheme.
Newshub Nation

Government no longer placing figure on housing shortage
Politics
Newshub Nation

The Pitch: Emma Mellow makes her case for Auckland Central
The full Newshub Nation Powerbrokers debate.
NZ election 2020

'I watched the paso doble': The worst things MPs will admit doing this parliamentary term
Watch the full debate.
NZ election 2020

Newshub Nation Powerbrokers debate - the best one-liners, rants and retorts

THE HUI

Labour's Adrian Rurawhe and the Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
The Hui

Watch: Te Tai Hauāuru contenders face off in The Hui debate
Labour's Adrian Rurawhe and the Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
NZ election 2020

Adrian Rurawhe, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to face off in The Hui debate for Te Tai Hauāuru
Labour's Rino Tirikatene, the Māori Party's Tākuta Ferris, the Green Party's Ariana Paretutanganui-Tamati and Legalise Cannabis' Anituhia McDonald.
NZ election 2020

Watch: Te Tai Tonga candidates face off in The Hui Debate
Watch the debate.
NZ election 2020

Watch: Te Tai Tokerau contenders go head-to-head in The Hui debate