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OPINION: Labour's 'Wealth Tax Faction' has pressured Hipkins to act.
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Audrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat up
OPINION: For the first time, hackers have targeted the heart of NZ's democracy.
Chinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctions
The Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
No patient-facing positions will be affected by these changes - Health NZ
More than 500 staff, including Māori, will be made redundant under healthcare reforms.
'We should be a first world country': Hipkins on Labour getting back in the game, intending 2026 run
Hipkins is refusing to be counted out of next election, and says history is on his side.
Public ‘ready to be convinced’ about capital gains tax
Labour plans to formulate new tax policy over the next two years.
'Strange': MP's escape from 'cult-like' religious sect
'They wanted me to stop talking to my parents.'
Audrey Young: Hipkins' bid to control division over tax
OPINION: Hipkins cannot take the support of Labour members for granted.
'Heartless and cruel' - Hipkins hits out at public sector job cuts
Labour's Chris Hipkins has given his first major speech as Opposition leader.
Editorial: Minor coalition leaders make the most of the limelight
If headlines were votes, Winston Peters would be in charge.
How and why the GCSB came to be running a spy operation for a foreign power
Analysis: It harvested metadata in vast quantities, likely to find targets.
Audrey Young: Willis blindsided by disability support controversy
OPINION: The Finance Minister was not best pleased to start her week with a PR disaster.
Labour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials say
Officials warned revenue, mainly fuel taxes, would need to double.
Jacinda Ardern slams politics of fear and takes veiled swipe at Winston Peters
The former PM said Asian Invasion attacks made by politicians in the 1990s were horrific.
PM blames Labour for recession, says they should spend a ‘generation’ out of power
It comes on the same day as New Zealand enters a recession.
Brian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church member
Tamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.
GDP: It's official - we're in recession
Recession as a second quarter of contraction recorded, per capita numbers are even worse.
Grant Robertson talks RBNZ, Covid and what he and Don Brash agree on
Moving away from the OCR as the Reserve Bank’s primary tool is worth looking at, they say.
Māori rights to face global spotlight as UN sends special envoy to Aotearoa
'Indigenous rights are human rights, and we must work together to protect them.'
Revealed: What Act spent in bid to keep NZ First out of Parliament
Expense returns show how much Act laid out trying to stymie Winston Peters.
Another major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homes
Pressure is growing on the Government to act, after Australia decided to ban the stone.
What extent will the courts read in Treaty obligations, an expert asks
The Government's move may be shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Mum asked for forgiveness and said ‘I’m sorry if I caused you any pain'
Final send-off for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei stalwart Rene Hawke.
Te Pāti Māori seeks cross party support to remove GST on kai
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi has written to all MPs seeking their support for food bill.
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour firm on Oranga Tamariki amendment bill
Placing in-need Māori children within their extended family or iwi no longer necessary.
Government to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids
Plug-in hybrid owners will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart.
Audrey Young: Peters rubs salt into wound with 'fiscal hole' claim
OPINION: Peters' race comments aren't the only ones that likely gave the PM a headache.
Rene Hawke was the backbone of the Bastion Point occupation
Rene Hawke, wife of Bastion Point leader Joe Hawke, has died
Winston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi Germany
The NZ First leader's comments were made during his State of the Nation address.
‘Drunk uncle at wedding’: Hipkins hits back at Peters’ Nazi Germany comments
The NZ First leader's speech was very similar to what he said during the campaign.
Grant Robertson says his sexuality was a 'factor' in unsuccessful leadership bids
He is set to give his departing address in Parliament this week.
Claire Trevett: Green Party disasters are also Labour's nightmare as it eyes 2026
The Green Party is in danger of becoming a liability for Labour rather than a help
Oops! Govt MPs vote for wrong amendment, accidentally cut proposed taxes for hybrid cars
Labour and the Greens are chuffed Govt MPs accidentally cut taxes for hybrids.
Audrey Young: Hero to zero in 6 months - the Green Party's horror run
OPINION: The crisis-hit Greens really needed a break. Not this week.