Latest Poll Paints a Grim Picture for National But Reality Bites for Labour
National’s real headache is the boat anchor called Luxon, weighing down what should be a straightforward path back to power. If the Nats want to turn this around, they might need to look hard at their leadership choices.
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Hung. And Hipkins Still Has a Job.
Eight-point lead. Hung parliament. Opportunity at 9.5% and holding the knife. The gallery built the Trojan horse. Labour on 24. Hipkins still has a job.
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