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Who helps with the ‘huge emotional toll’ of being an MP?: MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018934315/who-helps-with-the-huge-emotional-toll-of-being-an-mp
School attendance plan unambitious, raises health concerns - Labour: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government's school attendance target is hardly ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513810/school-attendance-plan-unambitious-raises-health-concerns-labour
How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/new-zealand-smoking-ban-what-uk-can-learn
The Wellbeing Budget is dead: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she will not be delivering a so-called "Wellbeing Budget" ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/22/the-wellbeing-budget-is-dead/
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Robertson reflects on hate and hope as he leaves politics: Grant Robertson faced intense abuse in his 15 years as an MP, but his last message is one of hope and ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/grant-robertson-reflects-on-hate-and-hope-as-he-leaves-politics/
About 1000 fewer cancer deaths in NZ every year if patients lived in Australia - study
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511249/about-1000-fewer-cancer-deaths-in-nz-every-year-if-patients-lived-in-australia-study
The Week in Politics: Rush of law changes fire up opposition parties: Analysis - What we learnt as the government pushed two controversial bills through ...
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/510583/the-week-in-politics-rush-of-law-changes-fire-up-opposition-parties
‘Compelling evidence’ to make assisted dying legal with robust safeguards, says MSP as Bill published
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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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510374/immigration-mistakes-made-as-pressue-went-on-post-covid-chris-hipkins
Assisted Dying: Inside Scotland’s controversial right-to-die plans: Scotland looks set to have assisted dying legislation passed as early as next year ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/24174485.assisted-dying-inside-scotlands-controversial-right-to-die-plans/
More than 500 staff made redundant at Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, paid out $9 million
nzherald.co.nz/nz/more-than-500-staff-made-redundant-at-te-whatu-ora-paid-out-9-million/JUYFRDLC5NAT5LJ6YFNUHIZI4A/
Crunch time for the pandemic treaty: Sharp words addressed to World Health Organisation (WHO) members instead of the usual soft diplomatic language
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/crunch-time-for-the-pandemic-treaty/
Toxic politics: As the bear pit of politics continues to claim victims, Paul Gorman asks whether something has changed, whether the game has got out of hand ...
odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/toxic-politics
Politicians back calls for mental health supports at Parliament: An increase in support for MPs' mental health seems possible following Golriz Ghahraman's ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507032/politicians-back-calls-for-mental-health-supports-at-parliament
Ministers asked to disclose tobacco industry links as smoke-free repeal again takes centre stage in Parliament
nzherald.co.nz/nz/ministers-asked-to-disclose-links-to-tobacco-industry-as-smokefree-repeal-again-takes-centre-stage-in-parliament/62ICOMVRKNDFFESTH7USJBAQKE/
Golriz, the book: Clues to the former Green MP's behaviour were laid out in her memoir
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/24/golriz-the-book/
New Zealand’s First Refugee in Parliament Resigns Over Shoplifting Accusations: Golriz Ghahraman stepped down, citing mental health concerns, and said that she’d ...
thedailybeast.com/new-zealands-first-refugee-in-parliament-resigns-over-shoplifting-accusations
Quick Glance: Golriz Ghahraman's Resignation and the Future of the Green Party - Latest Updates
- Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman stepped down from multiple important portfolios.
- MP Golriz Ghahraman's resignation is seen as a significant loss for the Green Party.
- Ghahraman left parliament due to allegations of shoplifting, which took a toll on her mental health.
- The Green Party will miss Ghahraman's expertise and advocacy in portfolios such as foreign policy and electoral reform.
Political 'bulldozer' Scott Morrison chooses to make a quiet exit: The former prime minister Scott Morrison was not shy in his dealings with foreign leaders ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-01-23/-bulldozer-scott-morrison-makes-a-quiet-exit/103380106
'Jack of all trades’ film star knighted: One of New Zealand’s first film industry stars and a child cancer doctor are among recipients of the country’s top ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/jack-all-trades%E28099-film-star-knighted
Christopher Luxon's lack of control of Winston Peters 'does not bode well for future' - Hipkins
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503509/christopher-luxon-s-lack-of-control-of-winston-peters-does-not-bode-well-for-future-hipkins
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 ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/01/verrall-plans-to-be-staunch-advocate-for-wellington-and-public-servants/
NZ’s fifth Covid-19 wave prompts six-fold bump in booster shots: New Zealand’s fifth Covid-19 wave has triggered a bump in people getting booster shots ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/nzs-fifth-covid-19-wave-prompts-six-fold-bump-in-boosting/6XOJCSDXKNGMHNE74FO3YQXW7Q/
'I shouldn’t have to go to jail' - Billy Te Kahika fights prison sentence: Billy Te Kahika is fighting to stay out of prison over a protest that flouted public ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/502201/i-shouldn-t-have-to-go-to-jail-billy-te-kahika-fights-prison-sentence
Deputy PM Winston Peters blames media for Auckland Covid lockdown : Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters continued his war on the media today ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/peters-blames-media-for-auckland-covid-lockdown/Y7LU4EKITBHNJO7C2BHOB53SOU/
The quiet inquiry: New Zealand's inquiry into how we handled the pandemic has already spoken to hundreds of people of all persuasions ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018914821/the-quiet-inquiry
Stark warning in creative misuse of Covid funds: Fund was put to some questionable uses in NZ without sanction, but in Germany, the government has just been ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/misuse-of-covid-funds-a-tale-of-two-countries/
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel/audio/2018914365/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-jennie-moreton-part-1
The Strength Of Maori In This Parliament | Newsroom : The final election results last Friday moved the dial bringing in two more Te Paati Māori MPs and with that ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/the-most-maori-in-parliament-ever-significant-or-so-what
Paid articlePaid Election 2023: Chris Hipkins urges political parties to be bold on pro-Māori initiatives
rnz.co.nz/news/political/499806/election-2023-chris-hipkins-urges-political-parties-to-be-bold-on-pro-maori-initiatives
Head of New Zealand hospice spoke to MSPs on assisted dying: When New Zealand voted to introduce assisted dying two years ago, it was framed by supporters as a ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23947678.head-new-zealand-hospice-spoke-msps-assisted-dying/
Weet-Bix will be back at The Warehouse, confirms Sanitarium | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 3 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/03-10-2023/weet-bix-will-be-back-at-the-warehouse-confirms-sanitarium
Prime minister tests positive for Covid-19 | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 1 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/01-10-2023/prime-minister-tests-positive-for-covid-19
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 ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/election-2023-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-on-parenting-politics-and-his-secret-passion/JWUU6CG5RZAX7G3CHJM7ZL5VHQ/
Election 2023: Chris Hipkins speaks to media after shimmying with Auckland voters
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2023-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-dances-with-auckland-voters/232CN45ZZZBIDAAJHSOQKIZLSE/
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-01/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.
‘Quite unwell’ Hipkins announces virtual town hall meetings | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 2 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/02-10-2023/quite-unwell-hipkins-announces-virtual-town-hall-meetings
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.
New Zealand PM returns to campaign trail after recovering from COVID: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Friday said he was back on the election ...
reuters.com/world/new-zealand-pm-returns-campaign-trail-after-recovering-covid-2023-10-05/
National's Mahesh Muralidhar claims to be a ‘blue-green candidate’: The RNZ Asia team joins the National candidate seeking to turn the Auckland Central ...
rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/499921/national-s-mahesh-muralidhar-claims-to-be-a-blue-green-candidate
Election 2023: Labour needed Hipkins to be firing as voting opens, Covid handed early advantage to Luxon - Claire Trevett
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2023-claire-trevett-labour-needed-chris-hipkins-to-be-firing-as-voting-opens-on-monday-covid-19-handed-the-early-advantage-to-christopher-luxon/32JPBXOELZHWRCY3XZJEGXTTII/
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 ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2023-nz-first-leader-winston-peters-backs-the-candidate-whose-racist-quote-was-used-by-labours-chris-hipkins-in-leaders-debate/E2HCS36HTBHBVEAJ4RYJLHUXKE/
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/498394/the-falsehood-christopher-luxon-was-allowed-to-repeat-in-the-leaders-debate
Air New Zealand Covid credits extended | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 6 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/06-10-2023/air-new-zealand-covid-credits-extended
Paid articlePaid 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.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-09-2023/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.
Labour announces plans to train hundreds more doctors by 2027: An extra 95 doctors will be accepted for training from 2025 under a Labour policy plan announced ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/497887/labour-announces-plans-to-train-hundreds-more-doctors-by-2027
'Fully embedded': The food lobby in Aotearoa: How the food industry throws its weight - and its money - around in sport, politics, nutrition and education.
rnz.co.nz/programmes/off-the-shelf/story/2018908575/fully-embedded-the-food-lobby-in-aotearoa
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 ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/one-positive-from-the-pandemic
Labour bares teeth on campaign trail: Labour gives a glimpse of grit in the face of a horror poll
newsroom.co.nz/page/labour-bares-teeth-on-campaign-trail
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 ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/hipkins-hail-mary-falls-short-in-new-poll
Sir Ashley Bloomfield’s mission after Covid: Pause, breathe, smile: Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/sir-ashley-bloomfields-mission-after-covid-pause-breathe-smile/52HBMFI2XFHWXK55XN25RPXNDQ/
Quick Glance: Sir Ashley Bloomfield's Mission after Covid: Calm, Breathe, Smile
- Director General of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield poses during a portrait session on April 12, 2020 at Parliament in Wellington.
- To many Kiwis, the description of Sir Ashley Bloomfield as a "gentle healthcare hero" who saved tens of thousands of lives during the Covid pandemic is accurate.
- Ashley also examined the already implemented PBS program in some of our schools.
- Bloomfield states that the program is also in line with his own values.
Watch: Labour promises more frontline police, will explore making stalking a crime
rnz.co.nz/news/national/497459/watch-labour-promises-more-frontline-police-will-explore-making-stalking-a-crime
Election 2023: Breast cancer patient faces paying $23k every three weeks for unfunded treatment
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/election-2023-breast-cancer-patient-faces-paying-23k-every-three-weeks-for-unfunded-treatment/3Z3AEMOYZNFFXD2TE6WP5RO6S4/
A big dental promise kick-starts Hipkins' fightback: Extending free dental care from under 18s to under 30s by the end of 2026 is a vote-winning promise ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/a-big-dental-promise-kick-starts-hipkins-fightback
Hipkins promises to keep lifting wages: Chris Hipkins says if re-elected, a Labour government will “progressively move workers across health and education onto ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/hipkins-promises-keep-lifting-wages
Australia Voice to Parliament Vote Divides Lawmakers, Indigenous Community: A push to change the constitution is facing opposition from center-right lawmakers — ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-09-12/australia-voice-to-parliament-vote-divides-lawmakers-indigenous-community
Brian Tamaki and Nats' tax cuts light a fire in Labour: Labour leader Chris Hipkins regains his mojo, launching his party's election campaign with a ...
newsroom.co.nz/tamaki-and-national-tax-cuts-light-up-labour
Labour campaign stop paints a picture of health: Labour's second full day of campaigning focused on health, with GPs in Wellington airing their criticisms ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/labour-out-to-paint-a-picture-of-health
PM Chris Hipkins to miss engagements to care for 4yo daughter with blood condition
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/pm-chris-hipkins-to-miss-engagements-to-care-for-4yo-daughter-with-blood-condition/YL3K6TJMLNEQPEBM7F4LG57MOM/
The Front Page: Coalition of fear v coalition of chaos – politicians stoke fear as attack lines fly
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/the-front-page-coalition-of-fear-v-coalition-of-chaos-politicians-stoke-fear-as-attack-lines-fly/QFRR5AY4MRBYTNX7566GZ4EFLY/
Medical implement was left inside a woman for two years before discovery: The commissioners report found that the hospital had failed in its duty of care and the ...
jpost.com/omg/article-758347
Election 2023: Chris Hipkins hauls out the ‘underdog’ card as Labour MPs suffer bout of poll indigestion - Claire Trevett
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2023-chris-hipkins-hauls-out-the-underdog-card-as-labour-mps-suffer-bout-of-poll-indigestion-claire-trevett/62BEEEHTJVC25L5NESAVG6VY2Y/
Major health crisis ignored by election campaigns: Former MP laments lack of aged care policy in the 2023 election
newsroom.co.nz/page/the-major-health-crisis-ignored-by-election-campaigns
Is this the most extreme attempt to win a Taskmaster task ever? | Live Updates: Live Updates for Aug 16 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/16-08-2023/is-this-the-most-extreme-attempt-to-win-a-taskmaster-task-ever
Final Covid-19 restrictions banished as experts assess future approach: The PM denied the move was linked to the upcoming election.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/final-covid-19-restrictions-banished-as-experts-assess-future-approach/ASHXPJBYRVCBPKG5IBNV5WINA4/
National's yin and yang v Labour's frugal fear factor: With little money in the government's coffers heading into Election 2023, the Caucus podcast looks at how ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/caucus/story/2018903049/national-s-yin-and-yang-v-labour-s-frugal-fear-factor
This country has finally scrapped the last of its Covid restrictions: New Zealand scrapped the last of its Covid restrictions Tuesday, bringing the final curtain ...
cnn.com/2023/08/15/asia/new-zealand-last-covid-rules-scrapped-intl-hnk/
Gutsy showing on campaign trail: OPINION: As symbolism goes, the start of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ day in Dunedin did not bode well.
odt.co.nz/opinion/gutsy-showing-campaign-trail
No big spenders allowed in Labour's campaign : Labour isn’t planning any big political promises during this year’s campaign in hope that voters see it as ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/no-big-spenders-allowed-in-labours-campaign
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 ...
time.com/6304519/new-zealand-covid-19-restrictions-removed/
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.
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/covid-19/494912/covid-19-mandatory-self-isolation-period-could-soon-be-relaxed-pm-hints
The Kiri Allan story: 'This job really pushes you to your limit. Spiritually, physically, mentally. It’s a very uncomfortable environment.'
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-07-2023/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.
Mysterious artefact helps forge stronger Tamil-Māori community connections: A ship's bell sitting in Te Papa Museum that contains an inscription in Tamil has ...
rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/494441/mysterious-artefact-helps-forge-stronger-tamil-maori-community-connections
Todd Muller, the human factor: Todd Muller is leaving Parliament. Known for a brief stint as Opposition leader, he also won plaudits for his bipartisanship and ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018900370/todd-muller-the-human-factor
The new therapeutic products law: What is it?: It's been decades in the making, but there will be major changes to the way we regulate medicines ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018901267/the-new-therapeutic-products-law-what-is-it
New Zealand First's campaign slogan 'Take back our country' is focused on five key issues: Taking a stand against racist separatism; fighting Australian owned ... Show more
Episode 16: Shane Jones on the Treaty, Toilets and Teeth - August 22nd - Mata | RNZ
Episode 16: Shane Jones on the Treaty, Toilets and Teeth - August 22nd - Mata | RNZ
Where to draw the line on MPs' mental health: Christopher Luxon wants a new threshold for ministers with mental health problems to be able to return to work ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/the-lens-mps-see-mental-health-through-revealed
Te Whatu Ora launches strategy for health recruitment and retention: New Zealand is estimated to need to increase recruitment by 8000 nurses and 3400 doctors on ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/493139/te-whatu-ora-launches-strategy-for-health-recruitment-and-retention
Beehive Diaries: Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon in Chris of the week, a homecoming for a Beehive institution
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/beehive-diaries-chris-hipkins-and-chris-luxon-in-chris-of-the-week-a-homecoming-for-a-beehive-institution/AB6B4Q736NBJNNPWDLZ33W3ZHI/
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