PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Luxon’s growth strategy vs Hipkins’ tax plansOPINION: One proposes expanding the tax base while the other champions global investment.27 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slurOPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.19 Sep 12:01 AM
PoliticsNew poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, LuxonIt follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.18 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy targetOPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins speaks about the latest poll resultsChris Hipkins believes he has the backing of the Labour Party caucus as he prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom.Watch17 Sep 08:28 AM
Politics'Love to be more popular': Hipkins says he has 'full support' of caucus after poor pollLabour MPs deny manoeuvres are afoot as Hipkins goes to the UK.17 Sep 01:04 AM
PoliticsHipkins to head to UK, will discuss Labour's direction with its new GovtIt comes as Labour considers its platform for the next election.16 Sep 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for Hipkins to spring into actionOPINION: Hipkins needs to quickly get his caucus and party onside, then travel the motu.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policiesLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Sep 02:29 AM
PoliticsCould NZ follow suit? Luxon questioned on Aussie plans for minimum age for social mediaThe PM is following developments globally.10 Sep 12:06 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health systemChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 11:59 PM
PoliticsPolitical leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoUnder the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?08 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandLabour leader talks Northland roads, healthcare and crime in local visitThe Labour leader visited Whangārei to see the progress of projects he signed off.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘His commitment to the kaupapa was fearless and unwavering’Labour leader Chris Hipkins pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The mother of all political questions - Hipkins wades into Māori sovereignty debateOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.29 Aug 01:58 AM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PMOPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.21 Aug 11:09 PM
Kahu'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.19 Aug 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Nicola Willis celebrates while bell tolls for Chris HipkinsOPINION: Short-term, all the economic numbers point in the right electoral direction.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questionsOPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.07 Aug 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial investment to be at heart of GovernmentThe Government wants departments to share more data.05 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandSenior Labour MP addresses leadership rumoursSenior Labour MP insists he does not want to be the leader even if Hipkins stood down.04 Aug 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Is a byelection brewing in Tāmaki Makaurau electorate?OPINION: Hipkins is well meaning and thoughtful, but comes across like an earnest vicar.03 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Enough is enough’: Hipkins blasts Government over Māori policiesThe Labour Party says the coalition Government is unfairly targeting Māori.27 Jul 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Caring words for abuse survivors are easy. Actions won't beOPINION: Many of the royal commission's recommendations run contrary to the Govt's agenda.25 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandFrom Cabinet to cabinet making: Former PM shows off chippy skills'It's taken a while to finish but I'm pretty happy with the result.'02 Jul 06:02 AM
New ZealandFormer PM calls out Kāinga Ora criticisms, says it has been 'unfairly targeted''I think there's been a bit of a beat-up here.'17 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Fieldays: Chris Hipkins at Mystery CreekNation,Hipkins, Luxton, Smith, Dangen Zone, Casey, Langford, Groundswell, Te Brake,Ormrod.14 Jun 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Farmers smile, environmentalists fume as tensions ramp upOPINION: It's also been a tricky week geopolitically with the visit of China's Premier.14 Jun 01:24 AM
PoliticsNew poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PMA new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.11 Jun 12:28 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs GovtThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promiseThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 02:19 AM
PoliticsHipkins defends email asking supporters to donate tax cuts to LabourHipkins says the Govt is making wrong choices, people want the money put to 'better use'.31 May 03:51 AM
