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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.
Simon Wilson: It’s time for a National Party ‘man ban’
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Government poised to bailout struggling universities
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Revealed: Why Chris Hipkins has a back-up plane for his China trip
The NZ Defence Force planes regularly breakdown but aren't to be replaced until 2028.
Chris Hipkins touches down in Beijing for make or break trip
Hipkins landed in Beijing ahead of a busy week of diplomacy.
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.
Matt Heath: Is this the most divisive election year?
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Nats' plan for harsher sentences welcomed by victims advocate
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How 350,000 households and businesses can claim trust dividends worth hundreds of dollars
The trust is also pushing for law changes so beneficiaries aren't taxed so much.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why police don't interrupt gang processions at funerals
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Thomas Coughlan: 20 billion reasons for PM to tread carefully in China
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Luxon reached for the "red meat" law and order policies to try to win over voters.
Labour says National's plan to put more people in prison will cost millions
National wants harsher sentences and to end Labour's push to reduce prison population.
Harsher sentences, more focus on victims: Luxon lays down the law
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Luxon's 45% election result target a 'stretch goal'
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Nicola Willis warns of 'mortgage bomb' at National Party conference
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