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‘Politically weakened’ or ‘muddling through’ – Luxon and Hipkins ranked on their mid-term prospects

We’re roughly half way through this parliamentary term, and it looks as though the 2026 election could deliver “Christopher vs Chris: the sequel”.

The Conversation

New Zealand PM Luxon in election-losing position

In a harbinger of possible doom for his first-term New Zealand government, Chris Luxon's three-way coalition is starting 2025 behind in the polls.

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NZ Labour denounces AUKUS in foreign policy rift

New Zealand Labour leader and former prime minister Chris Hipkins says he won't partner with Australia's military alliance AUKUS if he wins office again.

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New Zealand's PM apologises to survivors of 'horrific' abuse in state care homes

Christopher Luxon said people in care suffered ‘horrific’ and ‘heartbreaking’ abuse

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New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care

Historic apology by PM Christopher Luxon comes after landmark report that exposed decades of abuse in state and faith-based care institutions

The Guardian - AU

2023 election study: what voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile

After winning the 2023 election, the National-led coalition government quickly embarked on a wide range of policy changes, often reversing the policies of its Labour predecessor.

The Conversation

Jacinda Ardern receives Damehood at Windsor Castle

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received her Damehood from Prince William at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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Hipkins ready to relaunch New Zealand Labour

New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defied doubters to stay on after his election loss, and is ready to rebuild his party's lost economic credibility.

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Labour, Hipkins slip to new low as NZ govt finds groove

Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand for nine months before losing the 2023 election, has polled just 13 per cent as preferred prime minister.

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Labour is talking about a wealth tax again – what are its options and what might work?

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins recently revealed the party is looking once again at its tax policy, including a possible wealth tax or a “capital income tax” (CIT).

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Climate gaffes mar New Zealand at Pacific Islands Forum

Back in Wellington after representing New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum summit, Winston Peters has sparked acrimony by downplaying climate change.

AAP

Coalition government support steady in New Zealand

Chris Luxon's government would have been re-elected if an New Zealand election were held last week, a new political poll has shown.

AAP

Senator reveals why text messages with barrister deleted – as it happened

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Albanese brushes off verbal sledge from New Zealand PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon had insinuated Australians are stupid in a joke in parliament.

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An ambiguous foreign policy on Gaza risks undermining NZ’s global reputation

New Zealand may be a long way geographically from Gaza, and the government’s ability to influence the course of events there may be limited, but the nation’s inconsistent position on the appalling conflict is diminishing its vital interests.

The Guardian - AU

Bob Carr accuses Winston Peters of defamation after NZ deputy PM calls him a ‘Chinese puppet’

Former NSW premier’s threat to sue comes amid debate about whether New Zealand should join pillar two of Aukus pact

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Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.

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Ardern ally Grant Robertson leaves New Zealand politics

Former New Zealand finance minister Grant Robertson has exited politics, saying he is at peace with his legacy despite it not including major tax reform.

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NZ deputy PM likens previous Ardern government to Nazis

New Zealand's deputy prime minister has drawn sharp criticism for likening Jacinda Ardern's previous Labour government to Nazi ideology.

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Hipkins charts course for post-pandemic NZ Labour

New Zealand Labour isn't planning to release major policies until 2026 as it retreats into its communities following 2023's election loss.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand PM grounded again as defence force fleet flies into trouble

Defence force aircraft draws fresh criticism as Christopher Luxon joins Ardern and Key in list of leaders held up by ageing planes

AAP

Robertson exits NZ politics as Labour licks wounds

Grant Robertson, New Zealand's finance minister from 2017 to 2023 and a giant of the Labour party, is leaving politics.

AAP

NZ Labour leader Hipkins suffers poll blow

Support for Chris Hipkins to return as New Zealand Prime Minister has plunged to just 15 per cent in a new poll.

AAP

Domestic pushback to New Zealand's AUKUS bid grows

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has cautioned against New Zealand getting involved in AUKUS, describing the military alliance as an attempt to "wedge" China.

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Maori warn New Zealand PM Luxon off Treaty changes

Maori leaders have described the New Zealand government as "the enemy" during annual celebrations at Ratana.

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