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Why Labour won't release full review on summer youth camp scandal
The Labour Party says it has already assured the public it is improving after the scandal.
Editorial: Mallard's gaffe an ongoing distraction
Editorial: A man of his political experience should have recognised the risks.
Govt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treated
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Barry Soper: Why House Speaker Trevor Mallard should resign
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour goes dark on bright-line test
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'Full clearance': PM grants Santa Christmas border exemption
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Confusion, chaos and delay: Inside story of the Labour-NZ First government
The misunderstanding, frictions and issues that vexed the Labour-NZ First coalition.
How strategic voting swung Auckland Central and Waiariki
Labour voters helped get the Maori Party back - and more voted for Act's David Seymour.
National already applying pressure on new select committees
Shane Reti criticises Labour MPs on health committee after vote against Pharmac inquiry.
'An ode to artists': More Labour MPs give their maiden speeches
Six MPs are giving their maiden speeches this evening.
Child Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19
Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.
Judith Collins: I'm not here to give Jacinda Ardern a free pass
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Kelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'
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Audrey Young: How the Māori Party might help Labour
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National claims Labour already moving to break key election promise
Top minister is muddying the waters when it comes to pre-election promise, National says.
Nanaia Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs
Mahuta part of most diverse lawmakers ever appointed to top roles, AP's Nick Perry writes.
Houses for 300 low-income tenants opened today in New Lynn
Low income tenants move into New Lynn.
Ngāpuhi leader Rudy Taylor dies
Rudy Taylor was a staunch advocate for Hokianga hapū and lifelong Labour loyalist.
Nanaia Mahuta: A life of leadership and diplomacy
Nanaia Mahuta's first political statement as Foreign Minister was on her Twitter account.
Audrey Young: Covid outbreak tests Chris Hipkins, super-minister
OPINION: It is too soon to say if Ardern's split of portfolios was the right decision.
Watch: PM on Oz travel bubble - 'We need to do it carefully'
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Matt King concedes Northland election defeat: 'It's been a blast'
Matt King has changed his tune after saying he would ask for a judicial recount.
Sea of red: Labour takes Whangārei, Northland, Te Tai Tokerau seats for first time
Red-letter day as Labour holds all electorate seats in Northland for the first time.
Legalised cannabis fails by the slimmest of margins - how PM feels
PM says revealing her cannabis vote before polling day may not have led to a "yes" result.
Revealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholds
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Jacinda Ardern 'humbled' by huge vote win
Jacinda Ardern said like the US, New Zealand was used to waiting for final results.
Watch: PM won't move on cannabis laws, has no regrets for silence on her vote
"New Zealanders have made up their own minds."
'Reeferendum' up in smoke - but only 70k votes in it
The Electoral Commission has released the final results of the 2020 election today.