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Hipkins: 'You have to win votes before you start giving people jobs'

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks coalitions; prioritising Te Tiriti; and capital gains tax. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Adrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers Chair

Adrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hipkins can’t be blamed for trying to seize the moment at the Mount

OPINION: AA Insurance has halted new cover for homes in flood-prone Westport.

'Didn’t want to get in the way': Hipkins on week delay visiting landslide scene

He has backed a full independent inquiry into the Mauao slip and its causes.

Audrey Young: Trouble brewing in coalition as Peters pushes his advantage

OPINION: Winston Peters is walking all over his partners with his attack on the India FTA.

Act Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with Labour

This is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.

The politics of a storm: How did Luxon, Hipkins handle weather tragedy back at Parliament?

ANALYSIS: Not politicising a tragedy can be a tricky line to walk.

New RNZ-Reid Research poll brings boost for NZ First, Labour

The poll puts Labour on 35% and National on 31.9%, an expanding gap.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins addresses Te Pāti Māori’s policy on abolishing prisons

He says Labour would never support getting rid of prisons. Video / Mark Mitchell