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Claire Trevett: Ardern needs to halt the slide

Labour needs to find something to claw back ground, or at least stop the slippage.

'Dodgy Wellington transport deal should be dead'

National says Wellington's new mayor has a mandate for a new Let's Get Welly Moving deal.

David Cormack: The winding paths to power

If you look deeper at poll numbers, a different story begins to emerge.

Kerre McIvor: How Simon is building Bridges

COMMENT: The National Party leader has come a long way.

Booted out: Paraplegic barred on health grounds

Paraplegic facing deportation calls for more humane immigration policy.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon's move could sabotage National in 2020

COMMENT: Luxon's anointment as National's saviour spells bad news for Bridges.

Beehive Diaries: Bridges all shook up

Beehive Diaries looks at the politics of hugging a dog and song-revenge for Simon Bridges

Key backs Luxon as National candidate, Ross issues challenge

It comes after much speculation about his political future.

'Wants to hike your grocery bill': National go on attack over sugar tax

Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare says a tax should be "part of the consideration".

Get smart and focus on the substance

Focus on substance — that is the clear message to National.

Audrey Young: Winston Peters speaks for those who object to victim-led approach

COMMENT: Three groups are in New Zealand First's immediate sights.

Beehive Diaries: Parl rugby gets a win and so does Winston

Labour accuses National of dirty tricks and NZ takes out the Parliamentary World Cup.

Staff squeeze: Fewer teachers given to Auckland's schools

53 per cent of schools have been given fewer teachers in 2020 than they have now.

Audrey Young: Twists and turns of climate change policy

Comment: Arguments over climate change policy have lasted a lifetime for some.

Claire Trevett: Paula Bennett's role in Labour scandal

COMMENT: Paula Bennett's ultimate goal is to tarnish the PM.

'I'm not trying to build my personal profile': Ardern on her international role

The Prime Minister talks about her international image and how she aims to represent NZ.

Beehive Diaries: National's Mark Mitchell in a tight spot

What happened at Parliament beyond Labour's great scandal?

Labour youth wing member 'heartbroken' over handling of sexual assault allegations

'I think: what if it had been my sister?'