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Lyon rugby fans flock to All Blacks training, why National need to start thinking seriously about Winston Peters and the Controversial DNA tool police are turning to in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
National enlists Sir John Key to woo voters
The video was launched on social media featuring Sir John Key highlighting what is at stake in this year's Election. Video / Supplied
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Audrey Young - Loose tax talk gives National ammunition
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If National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.
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It comes as National repeatedly states it does not want to work with NZ First.
National's tax cuts could push interest rates up, Goldman Sachs warns
Analysts are wary National might struggle to offset the stimulatory impact of tax cuts.
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'Not helpful': Willis hits out at Bennett meeting with Act deputy
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All Blacks squad named, hospitality violence spike and why EV sales are surging | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2023
The All Blacks make changes ahead of final pool match, Auckland’s Tāmaki electorate race heats up and hospitality businesses call for more support in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Hardest week of my life': Woman vying to be youngest MP opens up on home break-in
Young Te Pāti Māori candidate trails 4 per cent behind Cabinet Minister Nanaia Mahuta
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The poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.
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National's post-natal care policy, third supermarket chain and Watercare's sinkhole plans | Focus Evening Bulletin October 3, 2023
National announces its three-day post-natal care policy, Labour pledges a third supermarket chain to break the duopoly and Watercare announces its plans to stop future sinkholes. Video / NZ Herald
Audrey Young: Chicken stunt leaves egg on Hipkins' face
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Live: Hipkins says he'll soon be 'fighting fit', attacks Luxon from his sick bed
Luxon claims Hipkins is spreading misinformation.
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'Trusted' intermediary hands gang weapons to police
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National candidates describe threats on campaign trail
Volunteers say they have been chased down the street and threatened with abuse.
All Blacks eye up opponents, leaders debate let down and wild weather to ease | Focus Morning Bulletin October 3, 2023
The All Blacks eye up their next opponents, leaders debate loses its leaders and weather warnings ease after days of wild wind and rain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald