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Immigration mistakes made as pressue went on post Covid - Chris Hipkins
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The Panel with Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton (Part 1): Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton discuss Labour's caucus vote to retain Chris ...
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The Panel with Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
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Weet-Bix will be back at The Warehouse, confirms Sanitarium | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 3 2023
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Prime minister tests positive for Covid-19 | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 1 2023
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on parenting, politics and his secret passion: The PM opens up about his marriage break-up, being a solo dad and his precious ...
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on parenting, politics and his secret passion
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‘Quite unwell’ Hipkins announces virtual town hall meetings | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 2 2023
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‘Quite unwell’ Hipkins announces virtual town hall meetings | Live Updates
Quick Glance: 2023 Elections: Early Voting Begins, Covid Impacts Chris Hipkins
  • Hipkins has Covid-19 and is in isolation.

  • Sepuloni will be the focus while Hipkins is absent.

  • Luxon would also isolate if he contracted the virus.

  • National criticizes the Labour Government for using urgency in the House.
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New Zealand PM Tests Positive for Covid Ahead of Election Push: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins tested positive for Covid-19, putting him in isolation ...
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New Zealand PM Tests Positive for Covid Ahead of Election Push
Quick Glance: New Zealand Prime Minister infected with COVID-19, working via 'Zoom'
  • New Zealand Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, has tested positive for COVID-19 and will work remotely while isolating.

  • He will fulfill his commitments via Zoom.

  • The positive test will temporarily keep Hipkins away from the campaign, as his incumbent Labour party aims for another term in office.

  • Further updates on his schedule will be announced.
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Election 2023: NZ First leader Winston Peters accuses Labour of ‘dirt campaign’, backs candidate whose ‘racist’ quote was used by Labour’s Chris Hipkins in ...
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Election 2023: NZ First leader Winston Peters accuses Labour of ‘dirt ...
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The falsehood Christopher Luxon was allowed to repeat in the leaders’ debate: Analysis - It's clearly wrong that there are no health outcomes that have got any ...
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Air New Zealand Covid credits extended | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 6 2023
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Air New Zealand Covid credits extended | Live Updates
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One positive from the pandemic: It's not often in this election campaign that we're taken back to the dreaded days of Covid-19 lockdowns by Prime ...
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One positive from the pandemic
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Hipkins' Hail Mary falls short in new poll: In a week where Labour pitted free dental care against National’s tax relief riddled with holes ...
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Hipkins' Hail Mary falls short in new poll
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Is this the most extreme attempt to win a Taskmaster task ever? | Live Updates: Live Updates for Aug 16 2023
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Final Covid-19 restrictions banished as experts assess future approach: The PM denied the move was linked to the upcoming election.
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Final Covid-19 restrictions banished as experts assess future approach
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Covid-19 mandatory self-isolation period could soon be relaxed, PM hints: Most Covid-19 rules were dropped last September but the seven-day self-isolation period ...
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Covid-19 mandatory self-isolation period could soon be relaxed, PM hints
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After More Than Three Years, New Zealand Finally Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the requirement to wear masks in hospitals ...
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After More Than Three Years, New Zealand Finally Lifts All COVID-19 ...
Quick Glance: New Zealand ends final COVID-19 restrictions
  • The world's toughest COVID-19 pandemic rules will be lifted after more than three years.

  • High vaccination rates and successful hospital management during winter led to the removal of most restrictions.

  • The formal end of restrictions represents a significant milestone.

  • New Zealand's government will lift all remaining COVID-19 requirements from midnight on Tuesday.
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The Kiri Allan story: 'This job really pushes you to your limit. Spiritually, physically, mentally. It’s a very uncomfortable environment.'
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The Kiri Allan story
Quick Glance: The Journey of Kiri Allan
  • Kiri Allan stepped down from her positions and returned home to reflect on her political future.

  • According to Chris Hipkins, Allan was experiencing 'extreme emotional distress' at the time of the incident.

  • Jacinda Ardern appointed Allan, who won the East Coast electorate in 2020, as the minister for conservation and emergency management.

  • Allan was on a mental health break following a personal relationship crisis when Hipkins returned to New Zealand.
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The Week in Parliament: Former prime ministers rate Jacinda Ardern as she exits: Analysis: Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech; four former PMs rate her ...
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From bread and butter to beltway - PM resets narrative: Just when everyone was getting sick of hearing the Government talk about bread and butter ad nauseam the ...
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From bread and butter to beltway - PM resets narrative
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The edge of a knife, six months to voting day: The last big reprioritisation is due any day as an election heaves into view.
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The edge of a knife, six months to voting day
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Covid-19: Unvaccinated family carers win court declaration mandate was unlawful: A group of carers who lost their funding due to being unvaccinated have won ...
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The path ahead for social insurance: Why the Government killed off plans for a new safety net - and what could come next to support Kiwis made redundant and ...
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Chris Hipkins To Be New Zealand's Next Prime Minister: The lack of other candidates indicated party lawmakers had rallied behind Hipkins to avoid a drawn-out ...
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Chris Hipkins To Be New Zealand's Next Prime Minister
Quick Glance: Chris Hipkins will be the next Prime Minister of New Zealand.
  • Following Jacinda Ardern's surprise resignation, New Zealand's Education Minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister.

  • Hipkins first gained public attention during the coronavirus pandemic, when he took on a crisis management role.

  • When Ardern became Prime Minister at the age of 37, she was praised around the world for her handling of the nation's worst-ever mass shooting and the early stages of the pandemic.

  • Ardern, fighting back tears, told reporters on Thursday that she would leave the position no later than February 7.
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New Zealand swears in new prime minister following Ardern's unexpected resignation
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Quick Glance: Jacinda Ardern bids an emotional farewell as Chris Hipkins takes over as Prime Minister of New Zealand.
  • On Wednesday, New Zealand welcomed a new prime minister, six days after Jacinda Ardern abruptly resigned ahead of an election.

  • Prior to becoming Prime Minister, he served as Minister of Education, Minister of Police, Minister of Public Service, and House Leader.

  • Onlookers applauded and applauded as Ardern exited Parliament on Wednesday.

  • Ardern made her final official appearance as prime minister on Tuesday, accompanying Hipkins to the annual Mori religious festival in the village of Rtana.
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Chris Hipkins as PM: What Christchurch's swing voters think: Three Waters, the Covid-19 response and the needs of rural communities are top of mind.
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Chris Hipkins as PM: What Christchurch's swing voters think
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Live: Chris Hipkins to become New Zealand's 41st prime minister: Labour has finished its caucus meeting to confirm Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and ...
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Live: Chris Hipkins to become New Zealand's 41st prime minister
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Chris Hipkins, Ex-Covid Minister, on Track to Become New Zealand’s Next Leader: He is viewed as a pragmatic politician who can position himself as more of a ...
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New Zealand's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins begins choosing cabinet: New Zealand's Labor Party caucus selected Chris Hipkins to succeed Jacinda ...
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Quick Glance: Labour lawmakers in New Zealand confirm Chris Hipkins as Jacinda Ardern's replacement
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  • Following Jacinda Ardern's resignation, Chris Hipkins is expected to be named New Zealand's next prime minister.

  • New Zealand's ruling Labour Party chose Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as its new leader and the country's 41st prime minister on Sunday, according to Radio New Zealand.

  • Grant Robertson, the current Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, is expected to retain his position.

  • Ardern must tender her resignation to King Charles III's representative in New Zealand, Governor General Cindy Kiro, before Hipkins can become Prime Minister.
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Why Chris Hipkins Faces a Tough Road Ahead as New Zealand's Leader: Jacinda Ardern's successor Chris Hipkins must grapple with high inflation, looming recession ...
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Why Chris Hipkins Faces a Tough Road Ahead as New Zealand's Leader
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The debate that does Chris Hipkins' head in: Masks and portable air cleaners aren’t the best solutions for schools, says Chris Hipkins ...
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The debate that does Chris Hipkins' head in
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Chris Hipkins who led New Zealand's response to the covid pandemic is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as the PM.

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Government to decide whether to renew the Epidemic Notice that allows them to make Covid rules. Video / Mark Mitchell

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  • During an earthquake, a strict Covid lockdown prevented Sichuan residents from leaving buildings.
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Harry Tam wants apology after being wrongly implicated in Northland lockdown: 'I got named. If anyone should be getting an apology it should be me.'
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National has a ‘problem with women’, says Chris Hipkins after diversity debate | Live Updates
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