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Jason Ake says he doesn't know why Allan was cleared to return to work.
Analysis: Labour falling behind in the policy battle
OPINION: Only 81 days till election, but PM's team has put out relatively little policy.
Claire Trevett: The sadness of Kiri Allan's resignation
It is hard to feel anything other than sad about what has happened with the minister.
Chris Hipkins speaks about Kiri Allan at post-cabinet press conference
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins addresses the situation involving Kiri Allan at the post-cabinet press conference. Video / Mark Mitchell
Final ‘koha’: Sir Wira Gardiner’s posthumous High Court win for veterans
High Court decision tells Veterans' Affairs to aim for justice and don't sweat the detail.
New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Who is Kiri Allan? From Labour’s rising star to mishaps of 2023
Energetic, 'rising star' MP has also faced many struggles in her short political career.
Exclusive photo: Kiri Allan's crash before arrest
The crash happened on Evans Bay Parade in Roseneath about 9pm last night.
Audrey Young: It will be a miracle if PM can rescue his Govt from this disaster
OPINION: Allan's crash may prove to be the tipping point for Labour’s own electoral crash.
Chris Hipkins on the resignation of Justice Minister Kiri Allan
Chris Hipkins talks to the media about the resignation of the Justice Minister.
Watch: 'Not in a good head space' - PM's 'difficult' phone call with Kiri Allan
The crash happened on Evans Bay Parade in Roseneath about 9pm last night.
Kiri Allan resigns after being charged with reckless driving
Justice Minister Kiri Allan has resigned as a Cabinet minister after being charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Kiri Allan resigns after being charged with careless driving, refusing to accompany police
The crash happened Evans Bay Parade in Roseneath about 9pm last night.
4000 secret interviews recorded with politicians - but you still can't listen to any of them
Since the 1980s, prime ministers and MPs have recorded a diary - why they're still secret.
Focus: Winston Peters talks to the media at the NZ First party launch in Auckland
NZ First leader Winston Peters talks to the media after his speech at the party launch in Auckland today. Video / Alex Burton
Greens say voters, not Hipkins, will decide wealth tax
The party officially launched its 2023 election campaign in Wellington today.
NZ First’s Winston Peters promises inflation-adjusted income tax brackets, tax incentives
Winston Peters launched his party's campaign at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Focus: Greens co-leader James Shaw warns Labour not to take their support for granted
Greens co-leader James Shaw warns Labour not to take their support for granted, from his speech at their campaign launch in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Marama Davidson and James Shaw warn Labour not to take their support for granted.
Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw warn Labour not to take their support for granted. Video / Mark Mitchell
Former Shortland Street star, now NZ First candidate, decries ‘woke virus’ in schools 'sexualising' children
The former Shortland Street actor has returned from Hollywood and entered politics.
More toll roads to fix state of NZ roads - Act
David Seymour wants a change of tools in fixing the infrastructure deficit.
Beehive Diaries: Sir John Key's apology request - and a bright spot for Paul Goldsmith
What Act's polling in Epsom shows
NZ First members vote to scrap Waitangi Tribunal, build gang-only prison
Shane Jones wants the tribunal gone by 2025.
Claire Trevett: Is it time for National to fly the white flag in its war with Act?
National's policies so far amount to an Itch-Scratching Manifesto.
Winston Peters on the biggest threat to NZ First’s 2023 election campaign
The NZ First leader promises to announce the "flavour" of his tax policy.
US Second Gentleman meets with Ardern on Christchurch Call
Douglas Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, is the first male spouse of a US Vice-President.
Why the gunman was given home detention, and how that’s meant to reduce reoffending - but does it?
What the research says about reoffending rates.
MPs lack appetite to improve Parliament workplace
Four years after her original review, Debbie Francis said Parliament still needs change.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit New Zealand
Blinken will be hosted in Wellington between July 26 and 27.
Government’s new ram raid criminal offence ‘knee jerk reaction’
The Government is following the polls in its new strategy for young ram raiders.
Uber ups ante on contractor v employee debate
Platform calls for Govt to act before the courts do.
Emissions reduction hole might not close in time for first carbon budget
The Government may have to "borrow" emissions reduction to hit goals.
Government dental grants increase five-fold after policy change
'Because for a lot of people. They couldn’t smile because of [their teeth].