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The usual post-cabinet press conference with the PM or Acting PM has been cancelled, too.
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Comment: Can they argue they've managed themselves well? Yes, they can.
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour backdown is a Govt win
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Claire Trevett: Jacinda Ardern and her right-hand man
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Soper: 'NZ First Government' delivers with euthanasia bill
COMMENT: The whole dynamic of the euthanasia debate has now changed.
National promises to end a 'state house for life'
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Hosking: This Govt has lofty ambitions but falls short on delivery
COMMENT: Lofty aims are nice but there has to be a result at the end of the process.
Cullen: Everyone wants a slice of the surplus
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Hosking: Even the PM's gone cold on Fair Pay Agreements
COMMENT: If the unions thought this was Christmas they're in for some real disappointment.
PM to apologise over Justin Lester blunder
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Ardern upbeat despite poll double whammy
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COMMENT: Labour are in serious danger of taking a three-party deal and tanking it.
Barry Soper: Worrying signs for Labour as PM cuts Justin Lester loose
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Claire Trevett: Ardern needs to halt the slide
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Māori Party comeback bid: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer selected for critical Te Hauāuru seat
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Claire Trevett: Will Labour steal a march from National?
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Matthew Hooton: Luxon's move could sabotage National in 2020
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Claire Trevett: Labour's bulldozing of the Greens
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Soper: Coalition cardigan starting to unravel
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Bumper $7.5b surplus: Govt hints at spending spree
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