New ZealandLabour leader on Ardern’s wedding, his summer break and the year aheadHipkins was among the many famous faces at Dame Jacinda Ardern's Hawke’s Bay wedding.14 Jan 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane te Pou: Five people Chris Hipkins should invite over for a summer BBQOPINION: Labour needs to show voters fresh faces with fresh ideas.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The rough week that was a wake-up call for LuxonOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Apologies needed for Labour to be taken seriouslyOPINION: But Labour’s best bet remains Hipkins and the status quo.04 Jan 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Who’ll do all the work if the jobseekers won’t?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Richard Prebble.03 Jan 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's dire interview of no answersOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Claire Trevett.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: The year in politics - a shock resignation, heated election campaign, rise of a three-headed GovtFrom Ardern's resignation to a new coalition Govt, it's been a big year for politics.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The bar is embarrassingly low for NationalOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Heather du-Plessis Allan.29 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: All the signs Ardern was about to drop a bombshellOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins wants to reset the Labour Party and himselfThe ex-PM is looking forward to his first summer holiday in four years.21 Dec 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Vibe' budget leaves key questions hangingOPINION: We wanted details about tax cuts. We did not get them.21 Dec 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Wyn Drabble has awarded Shane Jones the quote of the yearOPINION: Hippies! Good gracious! Whatever next?13 Dec 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters wastes no time with foreign policy pivotOPINION: 'Independent' policy is out, New Zealand's traditional allies are back in.12 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOut of office: Chris Hipkins on power, pressure - and Scrabble with partner Toni'People don't vote on a left-right continuum. They vote on the vibe of the campaign.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clear MVP after a sensational first week in ParliamentOPINION: Political rookies, take notice: this is how you set the tone.07 Dec 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: It'll take more than a mihi to fix this, Prime MinisterOPINION: Protesters feel targeted by the new Government - and it's not hard to see why.04 Dec 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should beOPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.09 Nov 11:25 PM
PoliticsPoor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for LabourThe party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.09 Nov 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos loomsOPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.08 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandLeaked email: Labour MP's team blames Hipkins for poor election showing - reportThe Greens, the late manifesto and poor morale also made the list of things to 'chuck'.08 Nov 06:50 AM
New Zealand'We have a job to do': Labour 'resets' after election lossLabour would be revisiting all of its policy positions after the election loss in October.07 Nov 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandOutgoing PM Chris Hipkins promises 'formidable opposition'Labour leader vows party will stand up for working people, children and the environment.03 Nov 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapseOPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandHipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MPThe Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.27 Oct 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PMOPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.26 Oct 11:17 PM
PoliticsPost-election convention sees NZ Govt lose voice on Middle East conflictWhy neither the current Government nor the next Government are saying much on the war.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Why Chris Hipkins should stay on as Labour leaderOpinion: Slogan painted party as an elite, disconnected from voters.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed outOPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.20 Oct 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Outline of coalition deal becoming clearOPINION: Three parties agree on defence and crime — not so tax and the Treaty.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSenior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election resultLabour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.17 Oct 04:04 AM
