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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.

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.

‘Some untruths were told’ - Davidson and Shaw confront Elizabeth Kerekere allegations

The Green co-leaders have fronted after Elizabeth Kerekere's resignation.

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.

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.

Labour minister's shock defection to Māori Party touted as turning point for election

It comes as Te Pāti Māori threatens to take another seat off Labour.

Thomas Coughlan: Why Labour's playing nice with Whaitiri and Te Pāti Māori

Labour's being very nice to Te Pāti Māori after Meka Whaitiri's defection.

‘Meka coming back to her whakapapa’: Why Whaitiri’s shock move makes sense

Those familiar with Whaitiri's background and motivations weren't as surprised.

'Very disappointing': PM yet to hear from former minister after shock defection

Meka Whaitiri announced her shock resignation from the Labour Party this morning.