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OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Heather du-Plessis Allan.
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OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.
Chris Hipkins wants to reset the Labour Party and himself
The ex-PM is looking forward to his first summer holiday in four years.
Audrey Young: 'Vibe' budget leaves key questions hanging
OPINION: We wanted details about tax cuts. We did not get them.
Why Wyn Drabble has awarded Shane Jones the quote of the year
OPINION: Hippies! Good gracious! Whatever next?
Audrey Young: Peters wastes no time with foreign policy pivot
OPINION: 'Independent' policy is out, New Zealand's traditional allies are back in.
Out 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.'
Audrey Young: Clear MVP after a sensational first week in Parliament
OPINION: Political rookies, take notice: this is how you set the tone.
Audrey Young: It'll take more than a mihi to fix this, Prime Minister
OPINION: Protesters feel targeted by the new Government - and it's not hard to see why.
Audrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on notice
OPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).
Audrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should be
OPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.
Poor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for Labour
The party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos looms
OPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.
Q&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?
Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.
Leaked email: Labour MP's team blames Hipkins for poor election showing - report
The Greens, the late manifesto and poor morale also made the list of things to 'chuck'.
'We have a job to do': Labour 'resets' after election loss
Labour would be revisiting all of its policy positions after the election loss in October.
'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.
Outgoing PM Chris Hipkins promises 'formidable opposition'
Labour leader vows party will stand up for working people, children and the environment.
Audrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapse
OPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.
Hipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MP
The Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.
Audrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PM
OPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.
Post-election convention sees NZ Govt lose voice on Middle East conflict
Why neither the current Government nor the next Government are saying much on the war.
Shane Te Pou: Why Chris Hipkins should stay on as Labour leader
Opinion: Slogan painted party as an elite, disconnected from voters.
Audrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed out
OPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.
Matthew Hooton: Outline of coalition deal becoming clear
OPINION: Three parties agree on defence and crime — not so tax and the Treaty.
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
Audrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate Peters
OPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.
Hipkins says relationship with Toni is 'the highlight of my year'
The Labour leader thanked his partner, Toni, in his concession speech on Saturday night.
Political Roundup: 'Horror show' - left’s autopsy on Labour’s loss
OPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?
Who is Toni? Hipkins reveals new partner after crushing defeat
Hipkins revealed he had a new partner during his speech last night.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of... the leaders
OPINION: Spaceman Seymour was floating in his tin can far above the world.
Audrey Young: The key issue of the 2023 election campaign - and its MVP
OPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.