The election campaign is in full swing and the newest polls are out - but which direction is New Zealand's rural community going to vote in?

Both Labour and National are looking to appeal to the rural community, but Kiwi farmers are more likely to lean centre-right according to recent data.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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The election campaign is in full swing and the newest polls are out - but which direction is New Zealand's rural community going to vote in?
Both Labour and National are looking to appeal to the rural community, but Kiwi farmers are more likely to lean centre-right according to recent data.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on which side the rural community is likely to prefer ahead of the election

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Bestselling author and disgraced Conservative UK politician Lord Jeffrey Archer has died, aged 86.

His death was reportedly 'peaceful' and his final book, Adam and Eve will be available in New Zealand in the coming days. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady looked back on Archer's legacy.

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Bestselling author and disgraced Conservative UK politician Lord Jeffrey Archer has died, aged 86.
His death was reportedly 'peaceful' and his final book,&nbsp;Adam and Eve will be available in New Zealand in the coming days.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady looked back on Archer's legacy.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent pays tribute to Lord Jeffrey Archer

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Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones has revealed his 23-man squad for the Rugby League World Cup ahead of the event kicking off next week.

The squad is a mix of players from the 2025 Pacific Championships-winning side, alongside a handful of new faces set to make their Kiwis debut.

Warriors star Tanner Stowers-Smith is among the new faces on the squad, and he says he's 'aways dreamed' of wearing this jersey.

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Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones has revealed his 23-man squad for the Rugby League World Cup ahead of the event kicking off next week.
The squad is a mix of players from the 2025 Pacific Championships-winning side, alongside a handful of new faces set to make their Kiwis debut.
Warriors star Tanner Stowers-Smith is among the new faces on the squad, and he says he's 'aways dreamed' of wearing this jersey.
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Tanner Stowers-Smith: Kiwis prop on being named for Rugby League World Cup squad

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Businesses could be spending more increasing staff next year. 

The latest NZIER Quarterly Business Survey shows a net 40 percent of companies expect general economics to improve.

NZIER Principal Economist Christina Leung says businesses are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, despite domestic concerns. 

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Businesses could be spending more increasing staff next year.&nbsp;
The latest NZIER Quarterly Business Survey shows a net 40 percent of companies expect general economics to improve.
NZIER Principal Economist Christina Leung says businesses are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, despite domestic concerns.&nbsp;
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Christina Leung: NZIER Principal Economist on business confidence going up in new survey

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on which side the rural community is likely to prefer ahead of the election

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