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John MacDonald: Attention PM - this is how you deal with a bully

OPINION: Labour's handling of Mallard has been shameful compared to National.

Luxon v Ardern in Parliament after MP Sam Uffindell sent back to Tauranga

It comes amid new revelations about the under-fire MP.

Sam Uffindell and the era of boarding school bullies

Were violence and bullying really par for the course? And if it was, has anything changed?

Hamilton adult worker Lisa Lewis makes saucy bid for Auckland mayoralty

Lisa Lewis got 1103 votes when she stood for the Hamilton mayoralty in 2019.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 August, 2022

The Sam Uffindell scandal continues, the Government accused of preaching to the choir and how one social media app is making it easier for parents to keep an eye on their kids in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

New allegations: Uffindell stood down as former flatmate speaks out

There will be an investigation into the allegations.

Despair over low election candidate numbers

A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.

Editorial: Christopher Luxon waiting for a break

OPINION: Our editorial on the National Party's handling of Sam Uffindell's school history.

Losing Little: The inside story of Labour's leadership change - and the rise of Ardern

The anguish behind Jacinda Ardern replacing Andrew Little as Labour leader five years ago.

Ardern hints traffic light system could be shelved post-winter

Hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues.

Watch: 'I was a bully, a thug' - Sam Uffindell on schoolboy assault

"I've felt remorse and very upset about this for some time."

Uffindell scandal raises big integrity questions for National

OPINION: National's opponents will need to tread carefully in dealing with this scandal.

'Second-class Maori' vs 'first-class Maori' - stoush over bill

Urban advocates clash with tribal 'elite' over planned partnership bodies.

John MacDonald: The MP putting the bull in bullying

OPINION: 'Sam Uffindell is not the type of person I want as a Member of Parliament.'

Focus: Willie Jackson on poll results

Willie Jackson, Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting and Media has fronted media about the recent political poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Grant Robertson and Jacinda Ardern on poll results

Grant Robertson and Jacinda Ardern front media on the recent political poll results which saw Labour drop in popularity. Video / Mark Mitchell

Live: 'Voters should have been told' - Nat leader supports MP after bullying revelation

Luxon stands by Uffindell, but says he should have been told of assault earlier.

Ardern on low poll and leader role: 'A year is a long time'

The poll had Labour at its lowest level of support since 2017.