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Stormy start to Labour’s election push as party takes aim at a winter of discontent

Inclement weather disrupted the start of Labour’s election-year conference – but the party is hopeful the winds of change will sweep it to victory

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Shock in New Zealand as Green party MP Efeso Collins dies after charity run

Devastated colleagues and friends pay tribute to Collins as a ‘passionate advocate’ and a champion of fairness and equality

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Sepuloni says forum 'successful' despite Nauru walkout

A walkout by one nation marred an otherwise undramatic summit, but the barriers to reconciliation between Nauru and the Pacific Islands Forum are not insurmountable.

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Nauru drops out of Pacific leaders retreat

Hopes were high going into this year's retreat that the division of the past two years between Micronesia and the rest of the forum had been put to rest but that isn't the case.

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Slow coalition talks stifle NZ's voice at Pacific forum

At a time when the Pacific is the focus of increasing geopolitical pressures and tensions, New Zealand is unable to speak with a clear, authoritative voice, writes Marc Daalder

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Caramel Brownie reports for Kiwi duty at PIF

New Zealand is being represented at the Pacific Islands Forum summit this week by two politicians of opposite stripes: Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee.

AAP

Tax question hovers as Hipkins goes on

If Labour decides a wealth or capital gains tax is needed ahead of the next election, then Chris Hipkins can’t stay on as leader

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NZ PM Luxon unlikely for Pacific Islands Forum

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he won't be able to form a government in time to attend next week's Pacific Islands Forum.

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Chris Hipkins isolating with Covid-19

The Prime Minister and Labour leader has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating for five days or until he returns a negative test

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Hipkins claims the 'm' word

Chris Hipkins endured four seasons in one hour at an outdoor festival in an Auckland park - and claims to be sensing a rapid change in mood in the electorate as well.

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Racism and democracy: why claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging

It’s a coincidence that New Zealand elects a new parliament on October 14, the same day Australians decide whether (at the request of Indigenous people) they will entrench in the constitution an Aboriginal and Torres Islander Voice to Parliament. But there is one striking parallel between the two campaigns.

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The first big leaders' debate, bar the PM

There was camaraderie on the left and one awkward dig on the right as three party leaders and the Deputy Prime Minister set out their wares together for the first time this campaign. Tim Murphy reports.

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Wage subsidy gets pass mark for engaging Māori – in inexplicable change

Ministry of Social Development bosses pushed back against original performance score in wage subsidy scheme assessment, reports David Williams

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Peter Dunne: Labour's list ready for opposition

Labour’s party list is light on showcasing new talent but balances all the various competing interests as best it can. National’s challenge is a list based on merit and ability and to show it's ready to govern, says Peter Dunne

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Questions over NZ modern slavery law as cosmetics exploitation report released

As the Government starts the process towards a Modern Slavery Act, findings from a new report into child labour in the cosmetics industry suggests stronger measures are urgently needed

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Pasifika had 'reasonable expectation' Dawn Raids would stop

Government ministers and senior immigration officials didn’t give any thought to formally changing the way overstayers were dealt with following an apology from the Prime Minister for historic Dawn Raids

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New Zealand leader's plane so prone to breakdowns he takes a backup on China trip

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Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM

An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand.

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Labour goes negative on National-ACT 'cuts'

Labour kept up its attacks on the Opposition's proposed tax cuts but fumbled its own number-crunching at a party congress.

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Hipkins digs deep to show his softer side on Sunday

Labour’s election-year congress this weekend is all about Chris Hipkins, from an announcement in an area closest to his heart to a speech explaining what makes him tick

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MSD offers abuse victims 'full and final' settlement, despite Royal Commission report

Lawyer says victims of state abuse are waiving their legal rights if they sign, which may include access to other forms of redress that become available, reports Aaron Smale

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New Zealand Labour minister suddenly defects to Māori party

Meka Whaitiri says she will join an ‘unapologetic Māori political movement’ to stand in the upcoming general election

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Ministers consider whether community services card 'fit for purpose'

Carmel Sepuloni and Grant Robertson are both open to changing the thresholds for community service cardholders, which currently penalise people trying to save for their retirement.

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Solomons PM joins Pacific push for NZ visa waiver access

With more than half NZ's rejected visitor visa applications coming from just nine Pacific nations, Manasseh Sogavare made his plea to visiting NZ MPs – the start of a flood of nations competing to prove their credentials in the region.

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Luxon back in the fight stealing from Labour's playbook

Christopher Luxon found a new gear in his State of the Nation speech on Sunday where he announced a childcare rebate for families, writes political editor Jo Moir

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