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Labour all at sea against Govt's legislative blitzkrieg: Opinion: The scope and speed of change the Government is enacting is leaving fertile ground for a ...
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Labour all at sea against Govt's legislative blitzkrieg
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MPs pay not a decision for politicians - National, Labour: National and Labour leaders are united on MPs' pay rises, each saying it is - and should be - decided ...
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MPs pay not a decision for politicians - National, Labour
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Hipkins admits Labour 'too slow' to respond to retail crime concerns: The former prime minister believes his party's failings on retail crime ultimately cost it ...
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Hipkins admits Labour 'too slow' to respond to retail crime concerns
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Bishop morphs from 'everywhere man' to 'Mr Fixit': Boy from the Hutt and senior minister Chris Bishop is a familiar face to many ...
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Bishop morphs from 'everywhere man' to 'Mr Fixit'
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Budget Policy Statement shows coalition promises don't add up - Labour, Greens: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the delay to announcing the Budget allowance ...
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Budget Policy Statement shows coalition promises don't add up - Labour ...
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Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be sacked: Labour is doubling down on criticism of the minister's handling of disability ...
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Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be ...
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Chris Hipkins' first major speech as Opposition Leader.#FOCUSLIVE
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Public 'ready to be convinced' about capital gains tax - inequality expert: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party will take a new tax policy to the next ...
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Public 'ready to be convinced' about capital gains tax - inequality expert
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Chris Hipkins might just be the one to make a wealth tax work for Labour: After ruling out a number of taxes at the last election, the Labour leader now says all ...
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Chris Hipkins might just be the one to make a wealth tax work for Labour
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Watch live: Tax question hangs over Labour as Hipkins looks to rebuild: The party's annual retreat has started with Chris Hipkins targeting the government ...
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Watch live: Tax question hangs over Labour as Hipkins looks to rebuild
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Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago: Labour heads into caucus retreat expecting a quieter time than last year.
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Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago
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Christopher Luxon to speak to Winston Peters over Nazi comments: Luxon says he doesn't agree with the comments, and he's calling on all political leaders to tone ...
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Christopher Luxon to speak to Winston Peters over Nazi comments
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Smokefree generation law scrapped by coalition government: Labour leader Chris Hipkins unleashed a fiery speech in the debating chamber, saying the change would ...
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Smokefree generation law scrapped by coalition government
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Rego cost rises 'can't be a broken promise' - Minister Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has defended not campaigning on the increase to vehicle ...
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Rego cost rises 'can't be a broken promise' - Minister Chris Bishop
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Who is new Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds?: Mana MP Barbara Edmonds is taking over as Labour's finance spokesperson from Grant Robertson ...
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Who is new Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds?
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#BREAKING | Chris Hipkins’ popularity has taken a significant blow since last year’s general election. 🔗 tinyurl.com/25xzurvm
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Immigration mistakes made as pressue went on post Covid - Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leaders admits politicians put pressure on officials to speed things up ...
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Immigration mistakes made as pressue went on post Covid - Chris Hipkins
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1News-Verian political poll: Labour gains slightly, Chris Hipkins plummets: The latest 1News-Verian poll has ACT and NZ First losing one seat each ...
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1News-Verian political poll: Labour gains slightly, Chris Hipkins plummets
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Forced reshuffle gives Labour a chance for much-needed refresh: As Grant Robertson steps aside, his successor hits the ground running in a show of confidence for ...
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Forced reshuffle gives Labour a chance for much-needed refresh
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Yup, say voters, just like we told you: Polling in 2024 is strikingly similar to the election night result – but there are a few other morsels to chew on. 
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Yup, say voters, just like we told you
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National extends lead in latest Talbot-Mills poll, Chris Hipkins falls: National is extending its lead over Labour , with support for the party lifting two ...
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National extends lead in latest Talbot-Mills poll, Chris Hipkins falls
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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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'Sometimes you lose' - Chris Hipkins reflects on 2023: Two months on from Labour's election-night shellacking, leader Chris Hipkins still cannot pinpoint what ...
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'Sometimes you lose' - Chris Hipkins reflects on 2023
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Year in Politics: The year of three prime ministers and a swing to the right: Analysis - Three prime ministers and two radically different governments - 2023 saw ...
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Year in Politics: The year of three prime ministers and a swing to the ...
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Hipkins: 'We were swimming upstream the whole way through the year': Chris Hipkins accepts his government 'well and truly lost the ability to ...
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Hipkins: 'We were swimming upstream the whole way through the ...
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'Bigoted lefty shill': Winston Peters fires up as Acting PM: Winston Peters - in the role of Acting Prime Minister - has responded with insults and accusations ...
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'Bigoted lefty shill': Winston Peters fires up as Acting PM
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Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon trade barbs from unfamiliar seats: Hipkins used his first speech of the 54th Parliament to accuse the new government of ...
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Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon trade barbs from unfamiliar seats
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Gaza ceasefire debate: Opposition pleas for stronger statement largely rejected: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has continued with National's approach in ...
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Gaza ceasefire debate: Opposition pleas for stronger statement largely ...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the Government is dancing dangerously close to endorsing conspiracy theories during his shadow Cabinet line-up announcement.
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Verrall plans to be staunch advocate for public servants: Ayesha Verrall's new job as the Labour Party's Wellington issues spokesperson puts her on the ...
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Verrall plans to be staunch advocate for public servants
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for a ceasefire in Israel Gaza conflict: Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza ...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for a ceasefire in Israel Gaza conflict
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Inside the relationship between media and politicians - On the Tiles podcast: Since Winston Peters’ return to power, one of the big talking points from the new ...
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Inside the relationship between media and politicians - On the Tiles ...
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Capital gains tax conversation 'back on the table' for Labour - Chris Hipkins: In 2026, the party's tax policy could look quite different, leader Chris Hipkins ...
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Capital gains tax conversation 'back on the table' for Labour - Chris ...
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Māngere blaze sends multiple homes up in flames, how the Prime Minister’s feeling about his deputy’s bribe accusations and some tough talk from the Reserve ... Show more
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NZ vote on Gaza at UN consistent with longstanding position - Hipkins: New Zealand remains aligned to its Five Eyes partners despite voting for a UN resolution ...
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NZ vote on Gaza at UN consistent with longstanding position - Hipkins
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Chris Hipkins retains Labour Party leadership: Chris Hipkins is still the leader of the Labour Party, following meeting with his new caucus which ran for nearly ...
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Chris Hipkins retains Labour Party leadership
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Who is Toni? Chris Hipkins reveals new partner amid Labour’s crushing election defeat
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Who is Toni? Chris Hipkins reveals new partner amid Labour’s crushing ...
Quick Glance: Chris Hipkins reveals new partner after Labour's election defeat
  • Chris Hipkins reveals his new partner Toni during his concession speech in Lower Hutt.

  • Hipkins congratulated National Leader Christopher Luxon on his win.

  • Hipkins also thanked his children for their sacrifices.

  • Chris Hipkins became emotional during his concession speech.
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He says that meeting Toni was the 'highlight' of his year.
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Simon O’Connor vs Brooke van Velden will go to wire in Tāmaki – new poll | Live Updates
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Simon O’Connor vs Brooke van Velden will go to wire in Tāmaki – new poll | ...
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Election-eve poll points to closing gap | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 13 2023
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Election-eve poll points to closing gap | Live Updates
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Extended interview with Labour leader Chris Hipkins: The Labour Party says 6,000 public servants would lose their jobs if National leads the next government ...
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Extended interview with Labour leader Chris Hipkins
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Ghosts of long lockdown haunt Labour: While Labour polled above 30 percent in recent days, it couldn't turn those numbers into reality against economic and ...
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Ghosts of long lockdown haunt Labour
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Luxon 'putting up roadblocks' to leaders' debate
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Luxon 'putting up roadblocks' to leaders' ...
Quick Glance: Election 2023: Hipkins Launches Attack on Luxon from Sick Bed
  • Hipkins turns to social media to attack National leader Luxon while isolating with Covid-19.

  • Labour pivots campaign with virtual town hall meetings featuring Hipkins.

  • National rejects Labour's proposal for debate date after Hipkins' isolation.

  • Luxon dismisses Hipkins' comments as misinformation.
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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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Weet-Bix will be back at The Warehouse, confirms Sanitarium | Live Updates
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Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has accused Christopher Luxon off "putting up roadblocks to every alternative" after Luxon said he was unavailable ... Show more
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It's the country's most important job opening. In an NZ Herald Election 2023 special, Labour leader, Chris Hipkins is asked the tough questions ... Show more

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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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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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Every sporting analogy used to describe the first TVNZ leaders’ debate: Neither Hipkins nor Luxon were the winner on the day – it was, as always, rugby.
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Every sporting analogy used to describe the first TVNZ leaders’ debate
Quick Glance: TVNZ Leaders' Debate: Hipkins vs Luxon
  • Moderator Jessica Mutch McKay is hosting the duel between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon.

  • Luxon criticizes Labour for lack of safety measures.

  • Luxon supports Māori health providers.

  • Hipkins calls for a ban on fizzy drinks in schools and promises to implement this if elected.
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Leaders’ debate #2, election 2023: the verdicts: Who came out on top in tonight’s leaders’ debate? Here are our debate watchers’ verdicts.
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Leaders’ debate #2, election 2023: the verdicts
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New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins condemns Hamas attack on Israel: "We recognise Israel’s right to defend itself", says PM.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins condemns Hamas attack on Israel
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Quick Glance: Election 2023: Hipkins vs. Luxon - New Poll Shows Need for Winston Peters
  • Hipkins and Luxon pledge to keep the number of police higher than the number of gang members.

  • Luxon wants to ban gang patches in public places but won't say if he expects police to remove the patches from gang members.

  • Hipkins asked how police would identify gang members if they don't wear patches.

  • Luxon said he would call Peters if he needs NZ First to change the government.
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'Not done yet': Hipkins staying as Labour leader: Chris Hipkins is still the leader of the Labour Party, following a two-hour meeting with his new ...
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'Not done yet': Hipkins staying as Labour leader
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PM and Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins and National Party leader Chris Luxon will speak to the media following their live TV debate.#FOCUSLIVE
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Election 2023: All the latest developments on 12 October: It is the final face-off in the battle of the Chrises with TVNZ's televised debate ...
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Election 2023: All the latest developments on 12 October
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New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. 🔗 bit.ly/46FXPYb
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The Week in Politics: Luxon likely to get what he doesn't want: Analysis - Christopher Luxon's announcement that he'll work with Winston Peters after the ...
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The Week in Politics: Luxon likely to get what he doesn't want
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Election 2023 updates: All the latest developments on 4 October: There are just 10 days left in the 2023 election campaign - follow all the action on RNZ's live ...
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Election 2023 updates: All the latest developments on 4 October
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Election 2023: Audrey Young - Chicken stunt leaves egg on Chris Hipkins’ face: OPINION: Labour's dig over debate re-scheduling just made its leader look ...
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Election 2023: Audrey Young - Chicken stunt leaves egg on Chris Hipkins’ ...
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A low-energy, small-vision campaign could spell a slump in voter turnout: The signs are not good.
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A low-energy, small-vision campaign could spell a slump in voter turnout
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Campaign marred by assault, home invasion: Condemnation of assault on Labour MP and home invasion and threat against Te Pāti Māori candidate
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Campaign marred by assault, home invasion
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Shaneel Lal: Election 2023: We need a radical shift in our tax system: OPINION: The skyrocketing cost of living is the crux of the election
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Shaneel Lal: Election 2023: We need a radical shift in our tax system