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OPINION: In one area the departing PM scores 10 out of 10.
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Watch: Luxon hits out at Labour, confronts co-governance at Rātana
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Threats surge against Ardern, PM's last appearance & potential property turnaround | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 January, 2023
Why Jacinda Ardern will need her bodyguards, Chris Hipkins’ hometown rallies behind the ‘boy from the Hutt,’ and when the housing market might turnaround in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
RNZ/TVNZ merger: Debate 'is the proof we need it'
OPINION: How opponents exploited a lack of public media to attack the prospect of one.
Simon Wilson: Now it's Chippy vs the donors de Luxe
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern's resignation wasn't the only big political news last week.
Audrey Young: Who's lining up for Hipkins' new Cabinet?
OPINION: There is an easy answer to one of Cabinet's biggest headaches, law and order.
Watch: Chris Hipkins' first interview on Newstalk ZB as incoming PM
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Transport Minister says bite the bullet and get rail work done quickly
Michael Wood says Auckland's rail network is 'neglected'.
Luxon vs Hipkins: How will the clash of the Christophers play out?
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Jacinda Ardern will be gone soon, but NZ’s economic troubles are here to stay
New York Times: NZ’s long-standing economic issues continued to simmer in the background.
Political Roundup: Labour shifts focus from Grey Lynn to West Auckland
From the 'woking class' to the working class - Hipkins heralds a major shift in politics.
David Cunliffe: Expect Hipkins to ditch Three Waters, TVNZ/RNZ merger
OPINION: Labour's senior line-up now looks refreshed and battle-hardened.
Hipkins, Ardern discussed possible departure last year; set to rein in Labour policies
The soon-to-be Prime Minister signalled some significant changes are on the way.
Hipkins gets to work, tragic week of drownings & Coronation plans revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 January, 2023
Our new PM gets set to reshuffle cabinet, a deadly reminder about water safety and how the UK will celebrate King Charles’ coronation in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'She’s still my best friend': Hipkins' plea for family privacy over marriage split
Chris Hipkins said the decision was made in the best interest of his family.
Opinion: Hipkins embarks on policy bonfire - what’s safe and what’s not
The incoming PM has promised to scrap distracting policies.
Forsyth & McCormick: A new kind of leader
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Claire Trevett: From transformation to basics - Hipkins' first pitch to Labour's lost voters
Hipkins pitch to win back voters rests on focus on the basics - not snazzy reforms
Focus: Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Labour’s new leader
Christopher Luxon has congratulated Chris Hipkins in his new role but says 'nothing has changed' overall for the labour party.
Focus: Incoming PM Chris Hipkins on his family situation
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‘No-one understands what that means’: Chris Hipkins on co-governance
The new Labour leader says the Government will be clearer on co-governance.
Focus: Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni confirmed as new PM and deputy PM
Hipkins said it was in the interests of New Zealand for the transition to be seamless and speedy. Cabinet reshuffle announcements to come. Video / Mark Mitchell
Jacinda Ardern and the unrealistic expectations of leadership
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Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister – there are two ways it can go from here
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