PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig CooperOpinion: People who want to be kind make terrible MPsIn close to two decades as a newspaper editor, I met very few politicians I liked.21 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandHipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PMHipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.21 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungOpinion: Why Hipkins is better prepared than Ardern to be PMOPINION: The incoming PM has the ability to function well without filters.21 Jan 12:05 AM
PoliticsWho is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.20 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandHipkins will appeal to voters Labour needs to win back, says former colleagueHipkins has a back-to-basics approach, says Lees-Galloway.20 Jan 10:22 PM
PoliticsCarmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself outAllan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.20 Jan 10:16 PM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: The triumph and tragedy of Jacinda ArdernOPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.20 Jan 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Ardern's demise the death knell for Labour?A leadership change not necessarily terminal for Labour but require brutal decisions20 Jan 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The crucifixion of Jacinda ArdernOPINION: Our editorial on the resignation of NZ's 40th Prime Minister.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Jacinda Ardern, Census workers, Golriz Ghahraman, Ara Tūhono, Prince Harry, and privetOPINION: Letters on John Roughan, Grant Robertson, freedom protests, and John Key.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRichard Prebble: Ardern has abandoned the team of five millionOpinion: After Ardern's bombshell, Labour could get wiped out.20 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandLabour Party support reaches new low in poll; National down as minor parties risePoll numbers from Taxpayer’s-Union Curia poll revealed.20 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandLive: Senior Minister out of the running; Labour contenders quizzed on PM aspirationsNewstalk ZB understands Woods won't be throwing her hat in the ring.20 Jan 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Tinged with sadness': Ardern has no regrets day on from resignationArdern said today she had 'slept well for the first time in a long time'.19 Jan 11:34 PM
OpinionOpinion: Ardern's resignation shows difficulty of being a woman in a man’s worldOPINION: "Having it all" isn’t all it's cracked up to be, writes Judith Woods.19 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandMax Key’s cryptic Instagram post about PM’s resignationIs the former 'first son' considering a career in politics?19 Jan 10:11 PM
New Zealand‘True stateswoman’: Biden, Clinton praise Ardern after resignationNews that Ardern is stepping down is making global headlines.19 Jan 08:50 PM
TalanoaPacific leaders react with shock, sadness to Ardern's resignationCook Islands and Fiji prime ministers pay tribute to Jacinda Ardern's time as leader.19 Jan 08:04 PM
KahuMāori want next PM to be one of their ownMāori Party president John Tamihere says Labour's Māori caucus must flex its muscle.19 Jan 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: How Covid’s bitter divisions tarnished liberal icon Ardern's legacyNew York Times: Ardern struggled to get beyond her association with pandemic policy.19 Jan 07:46 PM
New ZealandPM’s bombshell: Helen Clark, Winston Peters weigh inArdern's announcement shocked her caucus. Who will pick up the job now?19 Jan 07:33 PM
WorldVitriol aimed at Ardern ‘would affect anybody’Increasingly violent abuse directed at her 'must have influenced the decision to go'.19 Jan 06:16 PM
Opinion‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’: Ardern’s legacy and Labour’s new challengeOPINION: Leaving on her own terms may be Jacinda Ardern’s final triumph.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'That’s manaaki’: Māori leaders on Ardern’s legacy for tangata whenuaMāori leaders say Ardern leaves legacy of bringing manaakitanga into mainstream politics.19 Jan 05:43 AM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: Labour’s terrible 2022 has been National’s opportunityOPINION: 2022 has been an encouraging turning point for the Opposition.30 Dec 12:31 AM
PoliticsGovt prospects for 2023: Do Labour and Ardern have enough stardust to win another election?Labour has had a rough year in the polls.27 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: National failing to inspire votersWhat did Hamilton West by-election result say about the state of the National Party?15 Dec 09:34 PM
PoliticsArdern, Seymour join forces to raise money for 'pricks'The two rivals will put aside their differences for a charity auction.15 Dec 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Under pressure': PM's 'arrogant prick' comment telling, Luxon saysArden made the remark under her breath after taking questions in the House yesterday.13 Dec 07:11 PM
Politics'A personal decision': Labour MP not seeking re-electionJamie Strange to retire from Parliament next election to spend more time with his family.13 Dec 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Cabinet split reveals where power liesOPINION: The Māori caucus is big enough to throw its weight around and demand policy wins.11 Dec 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Was Hamilton West the canary in the mine for Labour?Either Labour's supporters aren't turning up or it has lost them ... either is a problem.10 Dec 11:12 PM
Opinion‘Our love affair with Jacinda Ardern is coming to an end’OPINION: NZ columnist in UK paper says PM's political honeymoon is well and truly over.09 Dec 11:10 PM
