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Claire Trevett: National reaches for the attack ads as Labour hits turbulence

Not long ago, National was in chaos. Now it's saying Labour is.

PM's reshuffle after Meka Whaitiri defection; $750m Defence Force boost

Hipkins returned from the United Kingdom this morning.

National raises record $5 million in 2022, ten times Labour's total

The National Party raised $5m last year.

Cash boost expected from Government for NZDF

The Government will announce a Budget boost for defence today.

From ‘gutted’ to ‘a relief’ - Green Party members process Elizabeth Kerekere resignation

Members are processing the MP's decision to quit.

Willie Jackson knows why Meka Whaitiri left Labour

Willie Jackson said Whaitiri was still 'hurting' from the defection.

Te Whatu Ora health plan fails to address worker shortages, burnout, frontline staff say

New winter health plan fails to address workforce shortages and staff burnout.

Beehive Diaries: The coronation of Chris of the Week and Mek-xit

The Chris of the week as one loses an MP and the other gets loose with the numbers.

Thomas Coughlan: The Greens will be fine - but Chris Hipkins should be worried

The Green Party will survive Elizabeth Kerekere, the Government may not.

The cyclone, the $40,000 grants, and the mysterious people deciding who gets them

They were steamrolled by silt and rain. Now they're in a new fight - over grants.

'Gold standard': NZ-UK free trade agreement to begin at end of month

New Zealand's deal with the UK set to unlock opportunities for businesses and investors.

Meka Whaitiri - before the line broke with Labour

OPINION: Meka Whaitiri was a very comfortable fit within Labour.

Māori Party joins call for King Charles to own up to 'horrific impacts' of colonisation at coronation

They join representatives from 12 Commonwealth countries in the international call.

Violent retail crime escalating as Police Minister ‘cherry-picks’ ram raid data

Retail NZ says insurance is becoming harder to secure for crime-hit business owners.

Elizabeth Kerekere to break silence to Green members in Zoom call

Elizabeth Kerekere will front members on Friday night.

Focus: Grant Robertson speaks on Meka Whaitiri defection

Leader of the House Grant Robertson is asked about The Speaker's decision over the defection of Meka Whaitiri, and whether the waka jumping legistlation is a farce. Video / Mark Mitchell

Meka Whaitiri remains an MP - 'waka-jumping' law not triggered - Speaker

The Speaker's statement follows confusion over Whaitiri's move to Te Pāti Māori.

'Small fry': Kelvin Davis on Meka Whaitiri’s defection from Labour

Labour's Kelvin Davis has brushed off the shock departure of Meka Whaitiri.