Hipkins hints at MP retirements as Labour gets ready for 2026
At least one MP has hinted they may retire before the next election.
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Letters: Electric ferry plan proves Auckland Transport has lost the plot
OPINION: 'Can AT tell us what it costs to save a tonne of CO₂ using electric ferries?'
Chris Hipkins reacts to news of Nikki Kaye's death
Chris Hipkins reacts to news of former National Party minister Nikki Kaye's death while speaking to Kerre Woodham. Video / Newstalk ZB
Audrey Young: Shallow takes on Treaty hīkoi underestimate its power
OPINION: Change is coming – whether critics like it or not.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nats, Labour both fail to read the room on Treaty bill
OPINION: The hīkoi is the opposite of organic. It’s a Māori Party protest.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.
Audrey Young: KC smackdown – top barristers join Treaty bill backlash
OPINION: Protesters have some heavyweight legal experts on their side.
'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
The contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.
PM claimed no conversation on use-of-force in boot camps, despite Cabinet already agreeing to it
Christopher Luxon has now acknowledged it was an issue addressed by Cabinet.
2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they got
COMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.
Peters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interest
Winston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.
'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incident
Labour says there are still 'massive questions' about the Bayly situation.
Political leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on complaints against Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking on complaints made about Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell
Audrey Young: 'You'd be limping' – senior MPs bring schoolyard politics to Parliament
OPINION: Parliament's a serious place, but sometimes the silliness wins.
‘You can double it’: Hipkins’ puts money on returning as PM
“Let’s go $1000 if you become Prime Minister, that’s how brave I am."
Thomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looks
The latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.
Audrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promises
OPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?
Matthew Hooton: The women who should be leading National and Labour
OPINION: Willis and Edmonds both show the substance today’s multiple crises demand,
Audrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raid
OPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.
Mood of the Boardroom - CEOs deliver verdict on the Government
Business leaders say it’s time to move on from blaming the previous administration.
Mood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratings
Labour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.
Simon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris Hipkins
OPINION: It's time for Labour leader Chris Hipkins to stand up - or stand aside.
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s growth strategy vs Hipkins’ tax plans
OPINION: One proposes expanding the tax base while the other champions global investment.
Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.
Chris Hipkins speaks about the latest poll results
Chris Hipkins believes he has the backing of the Labour Party caucus as he prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom.
'Love to be more popular': Hipkins says he has 'full support' of caucus after poor poll
Labour MPs deny manoeuvres are afoot as Hipkins goes to the UK.
Hipkins to head to UK, will discuss Labour's direction with its new Govt
It comes as Labour considers its platform for the next election.
Shane Te Pou: Time for Hipkins to spring into action
OPINION: Hipkins needs to quickly get his caucus and party onside, then travel the motu.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policies
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark Mitchell
Could NZ follow suit? Luxon questioned on Aussie plans for minimum age for social media
The PM is following developments globally.
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health system
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark Mitchell