Pessimistic voters look to Winston Peters to be the change candidate inside the coalition

Caption:Winston Peters now attracts 12.6 percent support as preferred prime minister, according to the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.Photo credit:RNZ / Samuel RillstoneThe three coalition party leaders: From left - David Seymour, Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters.RNZWinston Peters (L) and Christopher Luxon have butted heads over National’s flirtation with asset sales.RNZLabour leader Chris Hipkins.Samuel RillstonePrime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the general election will be held on 7 November as National’s caucus meets to start the 2026 political year.RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking at a campaign event near Auckland’s waterfront on Thursday.

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Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders spokesperson, Christine Rose and Minister Shane Jones.

Coogee Beach shark attack victim Leah Stewart with her daughter before the June 2026 shark attack

Juan Manuel Leon Sandoval’s case was heard in the Hamilton District Court.

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