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A new poll delivered Hipkins a reward and Luxon a warning.
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Labour picks candidate to stand for Jacinda Ardern's seat
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Letters: NZ must do 'whatever it takes' to end child abuse
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Editorial: Problems mounting for Govt
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Claire Trevett: Luxon has a big problem - how to stop people liking Hipkins
Hipkins was a twist in the tale National did not predict - and it's struggling to respond.
'They don't care about us': Whānau fighting cancer share struggles with health system
Māori whānau facing cancer talk about barriers to treatment in current health system.
Lack of evidence roadworkers were threatened with guns led to PM doubting claim
Hipkins disputing the claim added to feelings the Government isn't taking crime seriously.
Ten 'unfair' retirement village practices: Govt review under way
Practices a focus of Government review announced in December, due out this September.
Health Minister reveals inappropriate use of public funding for Te Whatu Ora advert
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Ayesha Verrall on health targets, mātauranga Māori - and being struck by lightning
The Health Minister sits down for a chat with the NZ Herald's Thomas Coughlan.
Watch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in Coromandel
There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.
Labour MP Tāmati Coffey to retire from politics at upcoming election
Coffey will retire after six years in Parliament.
Chris v Chris: Did Luxon or Hipkins win the best for the week?
It was a good poll for Hipkins, and a good policy for Luxon - but who won?
PM doesn’t see kids 'anywhere near enough'; answers ZB listeners' questions
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PM, National disagree on Hipkins’ ram raid record - who’s got the numbers right?
Ram raid data is a complex matter but politicians know how to use it to their advantage.
Wafer-thin lead: Labour overtakes National in new poll; where the others sit
Labour beats National in new poll, but Greens near threshold of leaving Parliament.
Craig King: Positive solutions to NZ’s elective healthcare burden
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Prison assaults on staff increase, despite fall in prisoner numbers
Prisons are becoming more dangerous places to work.
Forestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiry
The two-month inquiry would take twice as long if Hawke's Bay was included, Nash says.
Watercare spending held back by Auckland Council borrowing limits
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The succession plan in Mt Albert has turned into a heated contest.
Census explainer: People who missed deadline can still submit forms
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Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing
Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.