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'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

OPINION: How Jacinda Ardern changed a worldview of taking charge.

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

Incoming PM Chris Hipkins talks about his marriage breakdown and asks that New Zealanders respect the privacy of his children and family. Video / Mark Mitchell

‘No-one understands what that means’: Chris Hipkins on co-governance

The new Labour leader says the Government will be clearer on co-governance.

'The world is facing a new challenge': Where Hipkins will refocus Labour in 2023

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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

Carmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself out

Allan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.

Political Roundup: The triumph and tragedy of Jacinda Ardern

OPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.

Claire Trevett: Is Ardern's demise the death knell for Labour?

A leadership change not necessarily terminal for Labour but require brutal decisions

Race to be PM: Frontrunner revealed as race narrows ahead of Sunday vote

Nominations for leader close at 9am this morning.

Teens, mental health and social media: 'People don’t understand how toxic it is'

She turned to social media for help with mental illness but fell down a dark rabbit hole.

Editorial: The crucifixion of Jacinda Ardern

OPINION: Our editorial on the resignation of NZ's 40th Prime Minister.

Simon Wilson: How did the champion of kindness become 'NZ's most divisive leader'?

What we've lost with the undoing of Jacinda Ardern.

Thomas Coughlan: Carmel Sepuloni brings Labour leadership contenders to four

A clear winner is possible as early as tomorrow morning.

Little wonder Ardern has chosen to quit, says Helen Clark

Current politicians face vitriol 24/7 thanks to social media, says former PM.