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Luxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political poll
The poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.

Watch: Sir Brian Roche announced as next Public Service Commissioner
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the appointment of Sir Brian Roche as the next Public Service Commissioner. Video / Mark Mitchell

New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.

Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.

Chris Hipkins speaks about the latest poll results
Chris Hipkins believes he has the backing of the Labour Party caucus as he prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom.

'Love to be more popular': Hipkins says he has 'full support' of caucus after poor poll
Labour MPs deny manoeuvres are afoot as Hipkins goes to the UK.

David Seymour talks timelines of the Treaty Principles Bill
Act leader David Seymour is asked about timelines on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / Mark Mitchell

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policies
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list
"The thought of being Prime Minister has not crossed my mind."

JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy was almost universally praised. Times have changed
When Vance burst on to the scene with his memoir, he was a different person.

PM brushes off poll result as Kiwis deliver verdict on Budget 2024
Christopher Luxon also stayed ahead of Chris Hipkins as preferred PM but the gap closed.

Governing coalition bounces back in new poll, Hipkins closes preferred PM gap
How the Government is faring in the first 1News Verian poll since the Budget.

New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM
A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.

Opinion: What threatens Act’s goal of 15 per cent in the next election?
Act's polling suggests it could drastically improve its 2023 party vote.

Watch: Act sets 15 per cent target for 2026 election at annual rally, Seymour fronts media
The sold-out rally was attended by more than 500 people, with Paul Henry as guest speaker.

Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A
Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.

Matthew Hooton: Labour needs a bolder leader than Hipkins
OPINION: As the Luxon Government fails, the Opposition needs someone who will step up.

Analysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver one
After a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.

'Sensationalist': PM on TVNZ's poll coverage - broadcaster dealing with 50 formal complaints
An ex-Labour MP also criticises political editor's coverage; TVNZ responds. Have your say.

Winston Peters critical of last night's poll
NZ First leader Winston Peters responds to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark Mitchell

Politicians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.