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Simon Wilson: Is Nikki v Chloe 2020's hottest election contest?

COMMENT: Auckland Central contest could be critical to outcome of the whole 2020 election.

Paula Bennett hits back over weight loss: 'I'm happy, healthy and proud'

National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett responds to a column by Jay Kuten.

Politicians have much to mull over during break

Editorial: National's support in opinion polls is holding up remarkably well.

Politicians' Christmas plans: Clarke Gayford building sandpit for baby Neve

Ardern, Winston Peters, Simon Bridges and Greens co-leaders reveal their Christmas plans.

Tolley wants to be Speaker – won't run in East Coast electorate

She has been the MP for East Coast electorate for 14 years, but now wants to be Speaker.

Audrey Young: And my politician of the year is ...

COMMENT: It was Labour's so-called Year of Delivery while National had its own feats.

Editorial: The road rises to meet Simon Bridges

Editorial: Main parties promise big on major road upgrades.

A short lunch with MP Andrew Falloon – famous for an unusual reason

Falloon can boast that he has the most liked tweet in NZ's history.

Drop bowel cancer screening age: Nats

The Ministry of Health is considering the change but no decision has been made.

'Celebrities get influence': Bridges slams Labour over Jason Kerrison case

The minister made promises to long-time friend, musician Jason Kerrison.

'Appalling': Peters accuses ex-NZ First president of having 'mental health issues'

Nick Smith says he is appalled at Winston Peters.

Claire Trevett: With poll news grim, was this the Coalition's last supper?

Andrew Little, the Minister of Doing Things, issued a flurry of distracting announcements.

Port storm: The region and town set to be at the heart of a new goldrush

Is Northland ready for a big new port handling containers and cars?

Ex-NZ First officials seek private hearing on donations

The justice committee is due to make a decision tomorrow, according to Nick Smith.

Peters comes out swinging in debate over political donations

Deputy PM Winston Peters was riled up in the House today, attacking the deputy speaker

Audrey Young: Labour needs to move with or without NZ First permission

Willow-Jean Prime's surest way to promotion is to lose support to NZ First.

Labour's worst poll in two years: Nats, Act could govern

Meanwhile, Christopher Luxon appears in preferred Prime Minister stakes.

Simon Bridges' office 'defaced' in Extinction Rebellion protest

The protest is aimed at oil giant OMV, Extinction Rebellion says.