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Kaye steps up attacks on Ardern
National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.
National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.
Abuse of Andrew Judd an unpleasant reminder of how far NZ still has to come on race relations.
The Opportunities Party wants all Kiwis to get a basic income of $200 a week.
Our fresh, clean water is a precious resource, say protesters.
'In solidarity West Auckland. Got home and my whole downstairs is flooded,' Sepuloni says.
Labour will not raise taxes if it wins this year's election.
COMMENT: Congratulations Jacinda. Now that your career has taken off you could be the first prime minister of my children's generation.
EDITORIAL: Conceding the super policy on post-election negotiations with Winston Peters could be the Bill English' smartest move of all.
Labour leader Andrew Little has rejigged his lineup after Annette King's decision to step down.
Labour's new deputy Jacinda Ardern hangs out her shingle as champion of Generation X - and National's NIkki Kaye bites back.
COMMENT: Bill English and team made a hash of announcing the plan to lift the eligibility age for superannuation.
National Party has stunned its critics with a plan for national superannuation.
Labour's leader passes up a chance to update the superannuation age.
Bill English remains tight-lipped about possible changes to Super, but has ruled out means-testing or changing the way it is paid.
COMMENT: The retirement age debate shows politics is frustrating, says Rachel Smalley. Parties have to do what they can to be elected, but they should be authentic.
No room for the Conservatives or The Opportunities Party at first debate.
Prime Minister Bill English is being urged to give voters some certainty about whether he plans to change superannuation eligibility.
COMMENT: Andrew Little has made some interesting moves this week.
COMMENT: Should Jacinda Ardern be leading the Labour Party instead of Andrew Little?
She will need to balance Leader Andrew Little's image.
Labour has opted for NZ First over the Greens in its nomination to the committee which oversees New Zealand's spies.
COMMENT: She has authenticity, credibility, intelligence and potential. Yet so many people reduce Ardern simply to her looks, says Rachel Smalley.
Labour's Stuart Nash will be up against three or more others in race for seat in Parliament
Housing shortages are likely to dominate the political conversation as the election looms
The Mt Albert byelection has given Jacinda Ardern the street credibility to give Labour a fresh young face in its leadership.
Prime Minister Bill English is defending the latest increase in net migration and says he is not looking at curbing demand.
Jacinda Ardern is hopeful her old rivalry with National's Nikki Kaye will benefit schools in the Mt Albert electorate.
If Andrew Little was giving serious thought to replacing his deputy Annette King, he will likely have shelved it by now if he cares for his safety.
COMMENT: Jacinda Ardern's liked and in politics that's a rare skill that can take you far - ask John Key!