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‘Fabulous’: PM Hipkins visits Big Gay Out, unveils plan to end transmission of HIV

It's the first time the celebration of the rainbow community has been held since 2021.

'No question' over bigger Budget spend post cyclones, says Hipkins

Hipkins said on infrastructure alone estimates were '$4-8 billion'.

Beehive Diaries: Which big names said no to a fight with Chloe Swarbrick?

Chloe Swarbrick is keen to get into the ring - who's too chicken to take her on?

Labour picks candidate to stand for Jacinda Ardern's seat

The Labour Party has selected current list MP Helen White to stand in Mt Albert.

Letters: NZ must do 'whatever it takes' to end child abuse

OPINION: Letters on diversity, education, Ruth Dyson, Rob Campbell, and Mark Mitchell.

Editorial: Problems mounting for Govt

OPINION: Our editorial on balancing immediate needs with long-term fixes.

Claire Trevett: Luxon has a big problem - how to stop people liking Hipkins

Hipkins was a twist in the tale National did not predict - and it's struggling to respond.

'They don't care about us': Whānau fighting cancer share struggles with health system

Māori whānau facing cancer talk about barriers to treatment in current health system.

Lack of evidence roadworkers were threatened with guns led to PM doubting claim

Hipkins disputing the claim added to feelings the Government isn't taking crime seriously.

Wafer-thin lead: Labour overtakes National in new poll; where the others sit

Labour beats National in new poll, but Greens near threshold of leaving Parliament.

Craig King: Positive solutions to NZ’s elective healthcare burden

OPINION: General practitioner and chair of Pro-Care's Co-operative Board's prescription.

Prison assaults on staff increase, despite fall in prisoner numbers

Prisons are becoming more dangerous places to work.

Forestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiry

The two-month inquiry would take twice as long if Hawke's Bay was included, Nash says.

Watercare spending held back by Auckland Council borrowing limits

Watercare has bolstered Labour's Three Waters argument.

Audrey Young: Inside Labour's battle over Ardern's Mt Albert electorate

The succession plan in Mt Albert has turned into a heated contest.

Census explainer: People who missed deadline can still submit forms

There is still time and help available for people if they have misplaced their forms.

‘We are living in a more threatening world’ - top diplomat’s warning to MPs

'The world is tricky... particularly for small states (like NZ)'

Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing

Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.