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The Prime Minister says a photo of the National MP with a gang member at a large hui was not fundraising, as Labour accuses him of holding his own MPs to a different standard. (Source: 1News)

The Prime Minister says a photo of the National MP with a gang member at a large hui was not fundraising, as Labour accuses him of holding his own MPs to a different standard. (Source: 1News)

The campaign is entering its final stretch, and 1News is on the trail as the parties make their last push for votes. Follow live updates for the latest news and key moments as they happen.

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Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

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