Latest from Chris Hipkins

'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage rates

Westpac is the first of the banks to move.

Labour leader confident Māori won’t split their vote after Te Pāti Māori turmoil

Labour was only able to secure one of the seven Māori electorates in 2023.

‘In defence of Mark Mitchell’: Hipkins says ‘absolutely feasible’ minister didn’t see McSkimming emails

The Labour leader explained the process around how emails are handled.

'Conversation never happened': Hipkins rejects Coster’s car briefing claim on McSkimming case

The Labour leader said McSkimming wouldn’t have made deputy role if complaints were known.

'He has a different recollection': Hipkins on claims Coster briefed him on McSkimming case

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins answers questions on Andrew Coster's claim he was alerted on Jevon McSkimming details earlier than reported

Thomas Coughlan: Poll shows support parties reshaping political landscape

OPINION: The Government had plenty of good news in the latest 1News poll.

New political poll: Greens, TPM lose chunk of support

The poll is one of the last major polls of 2025.

Audrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of wood

OPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate.

Society Insider: Three venues, three dresses – Wilhelmina Shrimpton's Ayrburn wedding plans

Plus Adam Parore, Mat Croad and Mikayla Haycock are preparing for their big days.