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Opinion - A pandemic can change a society's foundations. But if this happens in New Zealand over the next three years, it will be for reasons beyond the control of the sixth Labour government.

Diversity in the major parties has changed dramatically with National's taking a dive and Labour's skyrocketing after the votes were counted.

The country's leading unionist expects the government to bring in fair pay agreements without the presence of a New Zealand First "handbrake".

Opinion - Ardern now has to work out how on earth she will reduce inequality, all the while holding back the tidal wave of poverty represented by the newly jobless, without the extra revenue she needs…

Opinion - Ardern now has to work out how on earth she will reduce inequality, all the while holding back the tidal wave of poverty represented by the newly jobless, without the extra revenue she needs…

Health professionals in Aotearoa have criticised new research regarding disparities in health outcomes for patients with Type 2 diabetes.

A spate of confiscations of weapons and ammunition in the FSM is a sign cooperative law enforcement is working, according to authorities.

National Party leader Judith Collins has ruled out resigning, no matter what happens in tomorrow's election. Audio

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says her government has been progressive, but a simpler government arrangement would mean a faster recovery from Covid-19. Audio

New Zealand's economy is expected to slip back into recession early next year as delayed job losses, falling consumer spending, and the absence of international tourists bites into growth.

More than 100 doctors have come forward to put their names behind cannabis legalisation, in response to the New Zealand Medical Association's backtracking from opposing the bill to neutrality.

Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere says if his party was given a week longer to campaign the numbers at the poll would tell a different story. Audio

The Green Party has made its final pitch to supporters ahead of election day, by outlining its track record on climate change and Covid-19 and plan for the future.

Analysis - Unless the polls have got it wrong we're heading for a four-party Parliament, a political scientist doubts Labour can win enough seats to govern alone, Judith Collins launches a tax attack…

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is defying recent polling, saying the election is the only poll that matters. Audio

Homeless teenagers in Auckland are being turned away in droves from housing services which say they cannot cope with demand.

Opinion - Though the cannabis referendum vote is about recreational use of cannabis, the outcome will affect Kiwis who live with lasting pain, writes Louise Thornley.

Labour has failed to get DHB deficits under control this term, despite going hard on the issue when in opposition.

In a rally cry to Labour faithful, Jacinda Ardern has painted an ambitious vision of the future she says could be reality if New Zealanders "stick to our plan".