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Chris Slane cartoon: August 7

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.

Michele Hewitson: Exposing tax policy leaker would fracture already fragile Labour

Whoever the leaker is, they must have it in for Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

Political week in review: New polls shows narrow victory for the National-Act coalition

As they rise in polls, smaller parties try to dictate what post-election will look like.

Danyl McLauchlan: Labour’s new party list shows who’s valuable (and who isn’t)

Low rankings a gentle suggestion that MPs should do something else with their life.

Michele Hewitson: Kiri Allan’s demise draws predictable reactions

Clunk. That’s the sound of yet another wheel falling off Labour’s campaign bus.

Chris Slane cartoon: July 31

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.

Political week in review: Kiri Allan saga raises questions about ‘toxic’ political culture

Why has the government haemorrhaged ministers during an election year?

Danyl McLauchlan: Kiri Allan the architect of her own downfall

Allan’s career is almost certainly over and this is both a personal and political tragedy.

Political week in review: PM on the defence as Labour MPs' odd antics steal the limelight

While other parties announce new policies, Hipkins is busy dealing with his own MPs.

Michele Hewitson: All rise for Judge Luxon and his tough-on-crime policies

When it comes to election-year tough-on-crime policies, the Nats are repeat offenders.

Chris Slane cartoon: July 4

Cartoonist Chris Slane shows his perspective on current events.

Michele Hewitson: Dear politicians, it’s always best to resign quietly

Meng Foon, who eventually resigned, was like a 6yo caught snapping crayons in class.

Michele Hewitson: Luxon’s failed ‘baby-making’ joke more risky than risqué

Politicians on training wheels should leave the joke-telling to more seasoned MPs.

Russell Brown: Will MPs address drug law reform policies this election year?

MPs who have averted their gaze for decades are unlikely to spring into action.

Michele Hewitson: Early electioneering already as silly as a food fight

There is something cartoonishly Mr Bean-like about Seymour. It’s that grin.

Michele Hewitson: Govt's cost of living ‘initiative’ invites Nanny State label

Advocating 5-minute showers to offset the cost of living comes across as patronising.