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Chris Bishop is caught out, Parliament farewells Jeanette Fitzsimons
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Jacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clip
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MP Golriz Ghahraman opens up on MS diagnosis
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Audrey Young: Nats, NZ First wrangle - who really killed the car tax plan?
The scheme has had a bumpy road ever since Julie Anne Genter proposed it.
Ashley Church: Why National will form the next government
Comment: NZ First's likely demise means Labour has a big mountain to climb.
Labour selects White for Auckland Central
Helen White was the Labour candidate in Auckland Central in 2017 too.
Letters: SFO parties investigation a bad look
Let's hope our SFO and impartial justice system help ensure we retain the world's respect.
Pattrick Smellie: Peters' NZ First scandal is making PM look weak
Pattrick Smellie argues the PM needs to assert her authority as the scandal drags on.
Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian
Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.
Comment: Mallard mars first debate of year
Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges both made procedural errors. Guess who was reprimanded.
Tributes to Mike Moore delay start to fiery year
Trevor Mallard says he's going to be making changes in the debating chamber.
Poll: National ahead but not able to govern
NZ First would be out of Parliament without an electorate seat on current polling.
Audrey Young: Bridges' plan set to backfire
COMMENT: Ardern sits above the fray while Simon Bridges slugs it out with Winston Peters.
Claire Trevett: The no-show and power plays of Waitangi
A video clip from Waitangi was a melange of power plays between Peters, Shaw and the PM.
Fierce haka welcomes political leaders to Waitangi
The PM and other party leaders are being welcomed at the upper marae.
Backbench NZ First MP takes aim at Labour and Greens
NZ First MP Mark Patterson has spoken out against a potential Labour/ Greens Govt
The deals, the money, the players: National and Labour's election campaigns
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Shane Jones lashes out at critics: 'I don't give a s***'
Shane Jones hits back at criticism over comments he made about Pania Newton at Rātana.
Jacinda Ardern kicks off the election campaign pledging billions of dollars for new roads
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Claire Trevett: Ardern v Bridges - the heart of their election-year battle
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James Shaw defends transport spend-up: $5.3b on roads
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PM urged to take boldest options to save threatened dolphins
Green MP calls on PM Jacinda Ardern for boldest action to protect threatened dolphins.
Letters: Health practices shrouded
The Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.
Audrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's greatest weapon
Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges have different challenges ahead of the Sept 19 election.
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