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PM expected to announce plans for Northwestern Busway in Auckland
National has also promised to build a Northwestern Busway, starting in 4-10 years.
Bryce Edwards: How Labour's tax cut will do little but benefit the rich
OPINION: The average shopper is unlikely to see any real change in supermarket prices.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Political Round-up: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's endgame for NZ
OPINION: Blinken is heading Downunder for some 'good old-fashioned sports diplomacy'.
RNZ board member makes fresh comments on Kiri Allan saga, despite criticism from PM
Jason Ake is doubling down on public commentary about Kiri Allan.
Political Roundup: How PM failed to prevent Kiri Allan tragedy
OPINION: The tragic downfall of Kiri Allan is one Hipkins should have seen coming.
‘An awful lot of ministers’: Will Labour's election plans survive more instability?
And why another resignation may mean some soul-searching for National
Paula Bennett: Short on time, Labour gets tough on crime
Opinion: 'Rushed' roll-out of youth and crime policies screams of desperation.
China relationship requires “careful management” PM Chris Hipkins says
The Prime Minister will speak at the event.
Nato: NZ now needs to consider what our partnership with the alliance really means
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had a front-row seat for debates over Ukraine's membership.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'Crash' poll a wake-up call for Labour
Opinion: Labour has fallen to its lowest level since at least 2019.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Lonesome Cowboy Chip
Opinion: The chairs in his office are empty apart from good old loyal Two-Cakes.
Fran O’Sullivan: China the key issue as trade ministers gather in Auckland
Opinion: Ministers coming to New Zealand from 11 countries are divided.
Grant Robertson gives briefing on Budget documents release
Chris Hipkins confirmed he ruled out a wealth tax or a capital gains tax in Budget 2023.
Cabinet Office's mea culpa to PM over airport shares saga
Wood was repeatedly told to sell his shares because of the potential conflict of interest.
Kiri Allan's future uncertain, PM lines up a 'good chat' with her
Hipkins says she is 'exceptionally talented' and has contributed 'an awful lot'.
Steve Braunias: The secret Chinese intelligence report on Chris Hipkins
Opinion: Agents keep close tabs on the PM during his trip to China.
Wyn Drabble: ‘I’ll tell you one thing’ about politicians’ weasel words
Opinion: "As I say, what I know, the reality is," I'm avoiding this question.
Making the grade: Should schools teach life skills like budgeting, driving and civics?
'If they can't get them from Mum and Dad, they need to get them from school.'
Editorial: Hipkins gets a break as Nats focus on bread and butter
While Hipkins is away in China, National will have more of the domestic spotlight.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Chris Hipkins
Opinion: Prime Minister is in fix-it mode, keeping the wheels on the Government bus.
Claire Trevett: Luxon looks for the mojo - so does Hipkins
OPINION Luxon's attempt to channel John Key's optimism came a bit asunder.
Chris Hipkins pushes back against Luxon’s ‘negative, wet, and whiny’ comments
The Leader of the Opposition called New Zealand a negative, wet, whiny country.
National, Act could form Government in latest poll
Chris Hipkins still well ahead of rival Christopher Luxon in favourability stakes.
Political Round-up: Does Michael Wood have enough integrity to be a minister?
OPINION: Wood's errors suggest he may be lacking the necessary qualities for the role.
Richard Prebble: Hipkins vs Luxon - the voters’ choice is clear
OPINION: Politicians broadly fall into one of two categories.
National’s Christopher Luxon 'not opposed per se' to bilingual signs
The language used for safety signs like stop or give way signs will not be changed.
Claire Trevett: Energy aplenty at Labour congress, but where were the new ideas?
Labour faithful did their job now Hipkins must do his and it's not talking about National.
'Backing the tradies': PM promises to make apprenticeship support permanent
Of the 57,000 apprentices in 2019, about 25,000 were in the building sector.
‘Hypocritical Hipkins’: PM facing flak over Super age decision
National's Chris Bishop is also set to reveal his party's housing policy today.
Chris Hipkins report card: What sort of a Prime Minister has he turned out to be?
At the halfway point to the election, we look at Hipkins' first four months.
Bryce Wilkinson: Government profligacy is unkind
Opinion: Politicians dispense extravagant handouts because voters reward such foolishness.
Hipkins: NZ needs to 'rethink' how roading infrastructure is funded
The Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.