Greens say voters, not Hipkins, will decide wealth tax
The party officially launched its 2023 election campaign in Wellington today.
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MPs lack appetite to improve Parliament workplace
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit New Zealand
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Thomas Coughlan: The $35 question looming over Labour’s tax policy
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Our major political parties seem unwilling to rock the boat.
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Health Minister quickly corrects answer to Parliament
Ayesha Verral admitted her office had withheld health data from being released.
Claire Trevett: Third time lucky after fraught start on PM's tough on crime adventure
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Children’s Commissioner ‘frustrated’ at Govt plans for more youth ‘prison-like facilities’
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New ram raid offence in PM’s crime crackdown
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Election 2023: Act MPs not tossing toys after surprise list demotions
The latest poll had Act getting 15 seats with 12 per cent of the party vote.
Labour laughs as Christopher Luxon says he's ready for 'years' in opposition
The National leader put his foot in it big-time on his first day back from recess.
‘Lost the plot’: Act founder not voting for former party
The party's current leader isn't too fazed by the comments.
Michael Wood ‘cast a shadow’ over public’s trust in MPs - inquiry
Wood resigned as a minister after he failed to declare a significant portfolio of shares.
Embattled MP Michael Wood referred to privileges committee
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NZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusations
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Labour and National MPs do not appear refreshed after a bruising break.
Watch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policy
It comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.
PM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcement
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