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Claire Trevett: The clever politics in PM’s Loaves and Butter announcement - how will Luxon counter?

Hipkins has left Luxon with no option but to counter early on cost of living.

Tempers still hot as protesters gather at Parliament a year on

Anger and sadness linger in some as protesters gather to remember, one year on.

Bryce Edwards: Time for a big debate about Govt use of business consultants

Consultants setting policy: The bill for consultants has ballooned under Labour.

Ciggy-sales proposal stubs out all but 33 Super City retailers

Under the proposed allocation, Auckland would only have 33 tobacco retailers.

Energy payment and encouraging cycling was considered instead of fuel tax cut

Getting people to bike more was one option considered - alongside a new payment.

Luxon v Hipkins: Which Chris won the week?

From Waitangi to Canberra to Tauranga the Chrises duelled for political dominance.

Few landlords putting up rents, despite interest rate hikes costing them thousands

A Government survey has found few landlords are passing on costs, despite tax changes.

Hipkins, Luxon clash over policy and climate in Tauranga

Leaders defend their records on climate change and trade barbs over a lack of ideas.

What the Govt spent on the dead TVNZ-RNZ merger

And what happens to public service media now the merger is dead?

'Too much too fast': Bonfire of the policies - what you need to know

Hipkins announces swathe of projects and policies Labour is shedding.

Bryce Edwards: Labour’s reorientation to working-class Māori

Labour has lost its connection with working-class voters in recent decades.

Auckland floods: Govt unlocks housing support for displaced Aucklanders

People can access temporary accommodation while their house is repaired.

Watch: Chris Hipkins joins Mike Hosking for the first time as PM

The last Prime Minister to speak with Mike Hosking was Jacinda Ardern in 2021, but now Chris Hipkins joins the show Wednesday morning. Video / Newstalk ZB

Brooke van Velden: We need to be better prepared when disaster strikes

OPINION: Perhaps Aucklanders should get a discount on their water bill.

TVNZ-RNZ merger on the block, as Cabinet meets to consider first ‘reprioritisations’

The first 'prioritisations' are being considered by Cabinet today.

When Chippy met Albo: How did Hipkins go on his first international outing?

OPINION: Scampi and a nod to a past scandal in Hipkins' outing in Canberra.