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PM unveils extra $700,000 for storm-struck regions; 'good meeting' with Mayor Brown

Businesses large and small have been impacted by the recent flooding.

More money needed for fixing damage to roads

The fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.

Thomas Coughlan: Politics’ big question - what does a National-Act government look like?

A National-Act government is likely after the election - but what would it look like?

Māori Party founder: We are never going to be separate

Christopher Finlayson says it's no exaggeration to say he loves Dame Tariana Turia.

Hipkins appoints Andrew Kirton as chief of staff

Kirton was a campaign manager for the successful 2017 election campaign.

Governor-General delivers climate-change warning to new ministers

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced his Cabinet reshuffle yesterday.

Auckland floods NZ's biggest non-quake insurance event; PM extends fuel tax cuts

Hipkins reverses Labour's decision to end fuel tax cuts.

Petrol subsidy and half-price public transport to continue

The move will aim to help Kiwi households as cost of living bites.

Claire Trevett: The real winner of Chris Hipkins' reshuffle

How much clout will new Auckland Minister Michael Wood have?

Auckland floods: Auckland deputy mayor talks up role of media in disasters

The mayor is under fire over response to Auckland's floods.

New polls: Chris Hipkins' dramatic rise

How have voters reacted to Chris Hipkins' appointment as Labour leader and PM?

Simon Wilson: Some 'bread and butter' suggestions for the new PM

OPINION: As Chris Hipkins prepares to refresh the Government, what should he focus on?

Three Waters could alleviate floods - it could also make them worse

Councils and critics warn reforms could make flood management worse.

Claire Trevett: A chipper Chippy as polls deliver a dream start - and a fright to Luxon

Hipkins got the initial dividends - and hope of turning them into long-term dividends.

Thomas Coughlan: Wayne Brown vs. everyone a test of Chris Hipkins’ power

Floods take backseat as Mayor picks fight with Beehive and media

Beehive Diaries: Revealed - Jacinda Ardern’s secret cat

A cat has been living at Premier House.

Three Waters: Papers reveal months of planning to entrench provision, hidden meeting with Greens

Mahuta is tipped to be moved out of the local government portfolio after a secret meeting.

From Beehive to backbench: What happens with Ardern?

Jacinda Ardern is in for a pay cut of more than $300,000 after stepping down as PM.