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Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, and Vice President Fuat Oktay on Sunday night in Christchurch. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Winston Peters issues caution over mosque video

18 Mar, 2019 8:01pm
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Winston Peters says misrepresenting New Zealand through massacre video is unfair.

Peters insists Government's shared leadership requires him to keep his troops in order. Illustration / Guy Body

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Antics make Coalition management look shambolic

16 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: What was driving Shane Jones' disproportionate response this week?

Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones in his Beehive office. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Spark boss bites back at Shane Jones attacks

14 Mar, 2019 10:35am
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The Spark boss has taken the war of words to Twitter.

The referral to the SFO will have hit Simon Bridges like a 10-tonne truck.

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Comment | One step forward, three steps back for Simon Bridges

12 Mar, 2019 12:39pm
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COMMENT: The referral to the SFO will have hit the National leader like a 10-tonne truck.

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones in his Beehive office. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Audrey Young: Shane Jones saga 'worrying on so many levels'

11 Mar, 2019 7:35pm
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COMMENT: Speaker Trevor Mallard should demand a correction and apology from Shane Jones.

It is time for Ardern to look across the aisle for support on pay transparency measures, writes Audrey Young. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Audrey Young: Time for Ardern and Bennett to show some unity

9 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: New law is needed to force transparency in pay data.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Question Time today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Round two: Bridges v Ardern on CGT did not begin well

6 Mar, 2019 4:59pm
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Winston Peters makes a dig at Simon Bridges' sense of being Māori.

Registered nurse Katrina Hopkinson, left, making her submission on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill 2018 at Parliament, with Nurses Organisation official Cee Payne. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Nurse: It's our turn at the front of the queue

6 Mar, 2019 8:57am
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Wellington nurse pleads case for pay equity, saying many cannot participate in society.

Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges clashed. Photos / Mark Mitchell

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Comment | Capital Gains Tax: One winner in Ardern vs Bridges clash

5 Mar, 2019 4:28pm
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COMMENT: Simon Bridges' colleagues erupted into applause at his question to the PM.

National leader Simon Bridges says any specific rules for Maori entities would not be the Kiwi way. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Govt denies plan to exempt Māori from CGT

3 Mar, 2019 4:56pm
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Tax report sets out a case for specific rules for Māori entities on the basis of fairness

The CGT is a nightmare for the Government and an anniversary gift for National Party leader Simon Bridges. Illustration / Guy Body

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Simon Bridges taking National leadership one year at a time

2 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: The capital gains tax proposals are a gift to Simon Bridges and National.

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Russia's hopes for Treaty of Waitangi

27 Feb, 2019 5:36pm
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Venezuela, Syria and Oman are among those with suggestions for improvements in NZ.

Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere. Photo / Dean Purcell

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'I've been thrown out': Labour Party turns its back on John Tamihere

27 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The Labour Party returned John Tamihere's membership bid and $100 donation.

BUSINESS

Ardern: 'Don't turn CGT into a generational issue'

26 Feb, 2019 7:20am
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Jacinda Ardern says a capital gains tax would be far from an attack on Kiwi values.

NZ First shapes as key player in negotiations over any form of taxation on capital gains. Illustration / Guy Body

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Tax heats up the battle for heartland NZ

23 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Winston Peters was badly off his game in an important week.

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Aussie PM relaxed despite Ardern's 'corrosive' comment

22 Feb, 2019 6:30pm
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Jacinda Ardern didn't mince words but Scott Morrison was all smiles.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison arriving in Auckland today ahead of talks with Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Getty

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Deportations of Kiwi crims 'corrosive' to trans-Tasman relationship

22 Feb, 2019 4:04pm
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Morrison denies policy targeted at New Zealand.

Sir Michael Cullen unveiling his Tax Working Group Report. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Audrey Young: Capital Gains Tax report one ripe for cherry-plucking

21 Feb, 2019 7:21pm
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Comment: To have got this far with a capital gains tax is a big achievement for Ardern.

Had the report back been in the midst of the house price inflation, the sell would be more difficult, writes Audrey Young.

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Audrey Young: House price slump will sweeten CGT plan

21 Feb, 2019 11:00am
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Capital gains tax - is it a big hairy-chested tax as Simon Bridges claims?

Andrew Hampton, director of the Government Communications Security Bureau appearing before the Intelligence and Security Committee on Wednesday. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Ardern meets ambassador at Air NZ party

20 Feb, 2019 6:51pm
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Spy chief says he is in the security business, not the foreign affairs business.

Spy chiefs Rebecca Kitteridge and Andrew Hampton during their appearance at the intelligence and security select committee at Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Spy chief says no Five Eyes pressure on Huawei

20 Feb, 2019 10:32am
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GCSB spy chief assured MPs there was no indirect pressure from any party.

Winston Peters has launched a stinging attack on former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley. Photos / File

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Winston Peters blasts Jenny Shipley after China article appears

19 Feb, 2019 7:56pm
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Winston Peters has never forgiven Jenny Shipley for sacking him.

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Belt and Road file taken out of freezer

19 Feb, 2019 12:54pm
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David Parker is hoping to take a trade mission with him to China.

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Ambassador Madam Wu says differences between China and NZ have to be properly handled

19 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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China's ambassador and the Prime Minister took to the podium in different parts of town.

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Audrey Young: China proving to be a real test of Ardern's political skills

16 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Ardern may need to haul Winston Peters out of fantasy land.

Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo/ Mark Mitchell

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'There are no delays on our ports or Chinese ports'

14 Feb, 2019 7:00pm
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Winston Peters slams Kiwi businessman's concerns about the relationship with China.

Simon Bridges and Jacinda Ardern during one of their testy exchanges in Parliament last year. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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PM responds to National claims five ministers are waiting for China visa

13 Feb, 2019 7:26pm
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Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges continue their tussle over China-NZ relations.

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Audrey Young: Relationship with China a diplomatic mess

13 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Peters described the relationship as excellent. Deluded or pretending?

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National's poll strife: Just how safe is Simon Bridges, really?

12 Feb, 2019 7:25am
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Nats, Labour have criss-crossed several times in other recent polls, writes Audrey Young.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters in his Beehive office. Photo / supplied

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Winston Peters' home-grown hospitality

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Winston Peters wines and dines Aussie counterpart before getting down to business.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been put on defensive mode at the start of the year. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Audrey Young: Bridges has Peters to thank for Nats' top job

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Simon Bridges starts the year with plans afoot.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses media after her State of the Nation speech this morning.

BUSINESS

Audrey Young: Ardern's pitch to business

8 Feb, 2019 1:05pm
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The contrast between Jacinda Ardern's speech last year and this year was stark.

Children during the powhiri on the Waitangi Treaty grounds today welcoming MPs and dignitaries ahead of Waitangi Day celebrations. Photo / Michael Craig

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Ardern: We should know our own history

5 Feb, 2019 6:21pm
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Jacinda Ardern welcomes the conversation that has been started by history teachers.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared that this would be the Year of Delivery. Illustration / Guy Body

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Young: The year of delivering sitting targets

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Of all the reviews commissioned last year, one was particularly worthwhile.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson mingling with members of the Labour caucus during their retreat breakfast at Brackenridge, Martinborough. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Ardern declares 2019 the Year of Delivery

30 Jan, 2019 10:02am
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We do not claim perfection, Jacinda Ardern tells MPs at their first meeting of the year.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson during their joint post-Cabinet press conference today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Audrey Young: The eight big headaches for Jacinda Ardern

29 Jan, 2019 8:38pm
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Comment: PM appeared tetchy on her return to domestic politics after her Europe trip.

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Elections key to solving crisis: Peters

28 Jan, 2019 4:32pm
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NZ expressed concerns about Venezuela after last May's elections, says Winston Peters.

Invercargill MP Sarah Dowie with Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross. Dowie is currently under police investigation after sending a text message which allegedly caused Ross to consider self-harm.

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Audrey Young: Unveiling MP's name in sequel to scandal

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: MPs must accept the risks of public life, writes Audrey Young.

Sir Michael Cullen has already ruled out recommending a 'valuation day'. Photo / Doug Sherring

BUSINESS

Tax lobby group sets out 'fairness' framework

23 Jan, 2019 5:49pm
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Taxpayer union compiles a wish-list that is not likely to be met.

Jami-Lee Ross has released a lengthy statement about the events which saw him expelled from the National Party. Photo / File

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'I've been to hell and back': Jami-Lee Ross says he is not after revenge

22 Jan, 2019 8:44pm
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'I just can't be driven by hatred any more, or the pursuit of getting even.'

Paula Bennett is from the liberal wing of the National Party and Simon Bridges is from the conservative wing. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Audrey Young: A mostly sensible start by Simon Bridges

22 Jan, 2019 6:16pm
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COMMENT: Potency of the cannabis issue too much to be left in inexperienced hands.

Simon Bridges says Paula Bennett's new role will co-ordinate drug reform policy across a number of areas. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Bridges announces National reshuffle

22 Jan, 2019 11:34am
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Simon Bridges has reassigned Chris Finlayson's role and created a new one.

NEW ZEALAND

NZ extends diplomatic footprint on the world

14 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Where New Zealand has expanded its diplomatic footprint and why.

My Politician of the Year is... Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Audrey Young: My Politician of the Year

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: Find out who is 2018's best backbencher, best minister and best politician.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Photo / Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

Audrey Young: Why a small surplus is good news for Grant Robertson

13 Dec, 2018 1:19pm
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Robertson is open to some change in his Budget rules - but only after the next election.

National MP Nikki Kaye is pursing a policy she began as a former education minister. Photo / Dean Purcell

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A chance to finally 'own' language policy

11 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Interest groups applaud chance to advance language learning from start of schooling.

Former education minister Nikki Kaye says learning another language has enormous cognitive benefits. Photo / Nick Reed

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New languages could be offered to all kids

11 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Nikki Kaye's bill will set off a debate on which languages should be taught.

The notion the National Party is polling high while leader Simon Bridges is polling as low as 7 per cent is very unusual. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Audrey Young: A bizarre end to the year for National

8 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: Simon Bridges will be praying for a long hot summer where leaks dry up.

NEW ZEALAND

Audrey Young: Punishment fair, but Mallard's intolerance an ongoing problem

5 Dec, 2018 6:00pm
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COMMENT: On a good day, Trevor Mallard can be brilliant, but there are not many good days.

Simon Bridges says he has been given no cause for concern over Maggie Barry's handling of staff. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Bridges points to 'grey area' over political work

2 Dec, 2018 5:25pm
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Staff should help MPs do their jobs, not help to re-elect them says electoral law expert.

Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges. Photo / File

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Latest political poll: National surges ahead of Labour

2 Dec, 2018 5:24pm
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The latest 1 News Colmar Brunton political poll is out.

Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo / Getty Images

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Audrey Young: Something has changed in China-NZ story

1 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: There'll be plenty to talk about when Jacinda Ardern finally gets to Beijing.

Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) director Andrew Hampton, says Five Eyes partners do not put pressure on him. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

No Five Eyes pressure, says GCSB boss

29 Nov, 2018 4:14pm
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International relations do not get considered in GCSB chief's role.

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Handle China with care, warns Bridges

27 Nov, 2018 5:23pm
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Choosing swimming lanes does not fit with NZ's independent foreign policy, says PM Ardern.

NEW ZEALAND

Audrey Young: The ironic theme from Apec summit

19 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: There was one theme that summed up Apec this year.

Jacinda Ardern is welcomed to Gordon's Market by Ravini Gebai and Tina Ani. Photo / Audrey Young

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NZ on a mission to help women in PNG

18 Nov, 2018 2:44pm
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If you want a country to thrive, take care of its women, Jacinda Ardern says.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and US Vice President Mike Pence. Photo / Audrey Young

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NZ joins power-play to advance PNG

18 Nov, 2018 1:09pm
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Only 13 per cent of PNG has access to electricity but that will change.

Jacinda Ardern says she wants to help make a difference in Papua New Guinea. Photo / Getty Images

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Ardern keen to make a difference during PNG stay

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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When the PM first visited PNG in 2013, she was not an international icon for feminism.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern catches up with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the meeting between Apec leaders and Pacific leaders. Photo / Canadian official photographer

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Catching up with old friends at Apec

18 Nov, 2018 1:32am
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Jacinda Ardern reveals what she would have said to PNG PM about women.

PM Jacinda Ardern arriving in PNG. Photo / Audrey Young

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PM arrives for more meetings in Papua New Guinea

17 Nov, 2018 7:13pm
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Jacinda Ardern was greeted at Port Moresby airport with a traditional tribal welcome.

PM Jacinda Ardern will fly into Papua New Guinea ahead of the Apec meeting. Photo / AP

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Jacinda Ardern set for an Apec like no other

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Security tight as Papua New Guinea locals take to streets ahead of world leaders' visit.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad meets Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Singapore last night. Photo / Audrey Young

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Ardern meets Mahathir and Abe in finale

16 Nov, 2018 2:10am
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The PM receives warning and compliment in final bilaterals at the East Asia Summit.