The severity of the problem of a commercially viable local media is obvious, but the discussion on what to do is lacking
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Winston Peters lashes out after being rattled by TV interviewers
Two interviews in two days have seen the NZ First leader make personal attacks on journalists after struggling badly to answer questions about his policies and costings
More gameshow than gamechanger
Does this style of leaders' debate really helps the undecided voter make up their mind?
Election coverage worth making room for
The 2023 election campaign is now in full swing. Readers, viewers and listeners are being bombarded with political coverage as every move and utterance from party leaders is reported, analysed and commented on.
Peters writes his own history on backing Labour in 2017
A claim by Winston Peters to defend his backing of Labour in 2017 is dismissed as a "fabrication" by Sir Bill English
Minor parties get fired up over crime and punishment
Crime proved to be the hot button in the second televised debate this week. The minor parties' leaders took no prisoners.
No blunders, but no blows either
The first leader’s debate didn’t reach any great heights but those directly involved won't be unhappy
Debate day is D-Day for Hipkins
With Labour trailing in the polls, PM's team will feel he has to win tonight’s TVNZ debate
Act’s high energy campaign launch turns into a fizzer
Sunday’s campaign rally was meant to be the launchpad for a final election push. Instead, protesters stole much of the attention.
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Winston Peters returns to right 'an upside-down world'
The leaders of Labour and Act don’t want to work with him, but his voter support looks to be growing
Make room for Newsroom
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