The 2026 election is set to wrap up this coming Saturday, and Labour's Barbara Edmonds is feeling hopeful.

The major parties have been reaching out to voters, and Labour will be feeling a boost off the back of recent polling data.

Edmonds says the mood feels different from the 2023 election.

"Chippy's had a hard three years, he's had to keep us unified - and then here he is, three days left... again, high energy."

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The 2026 election is set to wrap up this coming Saturday, and Labour's Barbara Edmonds is feeling hopeful.
The major parties have been reaching out to voters, and Labour will be feeling a boost off the back of recent polling data.
Edmonds says the mood feels different from the 2023 election.
"Chippy's had a hard three years, he's had to keep us unified - and then here he is, three days left... again, high energy."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on the state of the Labour campaign ahead of the election

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been summoned to the High Court to give evidence in a fraud trial in December, according to new reports.

Mountbatten-Windsor was not accused of wrongdoing, but he's set to give evidence and take questions in relation to a case where a wealthy woman alleges she was misled by her former financial adviser.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's unclear if he will appear in person, but it could be 'embarrassing' for the royal family if he's questioned about his financial arrangements. 

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been summoned to the High Court to give evidence in a fraud trial in December, according to new reports.
Mountbatten-Windsor was not accused of wrongdoing, but he's set to give evidence and take questions in relation to a case where a wealthy woman alleges she was misled by her former financial adviser.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's unclear if he will appear in person, but it could be 'embarrassing' for the royal family if he's questioned about his financial arrangements.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being summoned to High Court

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Some traders in financial markets have expressed concerns about the impact of a potential left-wing Government as the 2026 election enters the final stretch.

The concerns are around more Government spending and more policies aimed at lifting wages without boosting productivity, which could add more pressure to inflation. 

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Some traders in financial markets have expressed concerns about the impact of a potential left-wing Government as the 2026 election enters the final stretch.
The concerns are around more Government spending and more policies aimed at lifting wages without boosting productivity, which could add more pressure to inflation.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on financial markets expressing concerns over left-wing Government

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The major tech companies have reported their results, and the data is offering some new insights into the sector.

Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet have reported positive results, but their share prices have dropped. 

Milford Asset Management expert Stephanie Batchelor unpacked the results further.

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The major tech companies have reported their results, and the data is offering some new insights into the sector.
Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet have reported positive results, but their share prices have dropped.&nbsp;
Milford Asset Management expert Stephanie Batchelor unpacked the results further.
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Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert on what the results from the big tech companies say about the economy

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on the state of the Labour campaign ahead of the election

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