Anthony Albanese's Labor government had a landslide victory overnight, marking the first re-election in Australia since 2004. 

It's seen a mix of reactions, with some analysts even saying Albanese has Donald Trump to thank for his win. 

Australia correspondent Sam Emery joins with the latest. 

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Anthony Albanese's Labor government had a landslide victory overnight, marking the first re-election in Australia since 2004.&nbsp;
It's seen a mix of reactions, with some analysts even saying Albanese has Donald Trump to thank for his win.&nbsp;
Australia correspondent Sam Emery joins with the latest.&nbsp;
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"Not a surprise": Sam Emery on Albanese's victory

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Winston Peters has delivered NZ First's State of the Nation address - the final one ahead of the looming election. 

Peters also announced a National Energy Strategy that would break up power companies, no longer allowing them to control both power and the price. 

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Winston Peters has delivered NZ First's State of the Nation address - the final one ahead of the looming election.&nbsp;
Peters also announced a National Energy Strategy that would break up power companies, no longer allowing them to control both power and the price.&nbsp;
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Liam Hehir: NZ First in solid position ahead of election

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New Zealand has just over 50 days worth of petrol, and a week less of diesel, while the war in Iran wages on. 

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact the global oil supply, and the countries we generally import oil from are considering closing up shop on exports to ensure their own security.

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New Zealand has just over 50 days worth of petrol, and a week less of diesel, while the war in Iran wages on.&nbsp;
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact the global oil supply, and the countries we generally import oil from are considering closing up shop on exports to ensure their own security.
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Kelly Eckhold: We have to look at the fuel situation "day by day"

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Prices are up at the pump, auto shops are selling out of jerry cans, and we've seen the reports of thousand litre IBC tanks being filled up at BP. 

It's raised the question around whether the closure of Marsden Point has been more harmful to New Zealand's fuel security that we had initially realised. 

New Zealand would still be reliant on imports to meet fuel needs, but having the ability to import crude oil rather than just refined oil would likely lift the pressure.

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Prices are up at the pump, auto shops are selling out of jerry cans, and we've seen the reports of thousand litre IBC tanks being filled up at BP.&nbsp;
It's raised the question around whether the closure of Marsden Point has been more harmful to New Zealand's fuel security that we had initially realised.&nbsp;
New Zealand would still be reliant on imports to meet fuel needs, but having the ability to import crude oil rather than just refined oil would likely lift the pressure.
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Shane Jones: ComCom "need to get to the bottom" of Gull fuel shortage

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"Not a surprise": Sam Emery on Albanese's victory

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