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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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

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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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Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries partner Clarke Gayford after five year engagement

Private event attended after previous wedding was cancelled due to Covid-19

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Further MPs admit taking Maori classes on public purse

New Zealand's government is being accused of hypocrisy on taxpayer-funded classes after revelations parliament paid for the PM to learn Maori language te reo.

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NZ PM Luxon announces Australia trip to meet Albanese

Anthony Albanese will host his New Zealand counterpart Chris Luxon for a day of talks in Sydney.

AAP

Labour failed but New Zealand can’t put a wealth tax ‘back in the bottle’

Labour party couldn’t ‘sell’ the tax in the last election but the policy won’t fade away as global concern over wealth inequality deepens

The Guardian - AU

Luxon on the attack as New Zealand parliament returns

Chris Luxon has taken his place as New Zealand's prime minister in parliament and wasted no time attacking the opposition Labour party and leader Chris Hipkins.

AAP

New Zealand PM Luxon unmoved over Smokefree backlash

Health groups across New Zealand are calling on the government to back down on its plans to abandon world-leading Smokefree legislation.

AAP

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy

Christopher Luxon has been sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister and says his priority is to improve the economy

The Independent UK

New Zealand's new government promises tax cuts, more police and less bureaucracy

New Zealanders can expect tax cuts, more police on the streets and less government bureaucracy, according to the three leaders who signed an agreement Friday to form a new government

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New Zealand gets two deputy PMs after marathon coalition talks

After weeks of negotiations, incoming PM Christopher Luxon announces that populist Winston Peters and libertarian David Seymour will share deputy role

The Independent UK

New Zealand finally agrees makeup of coalition government after weeks of uncertainty

Leaders of three parties arrive at deal to form government led by incoming prime minister Christopher Luxon

The Independent UK

3 New Zealand political leaders say they’ve reached agreement to form next government

Three New Zealand political leaders say they’ve reached an agreement to form the next government, pending a final signoff from their parties which they expected within hours

AAP

Outgoing, incoming NZ government spat over Israel-Hamas

New Zealand's incoming government National party has echoed Australia's position on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Tens of thousands demand Gaza ceasefire at pro-Palestine rallies across Australia

Organisers say growing popularity of protests speaks to ‘abhorrence at the way our government is dragging its feet in calling for an immediate ceasefire’

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Hipkins and NZ Labour call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has stepped outside of caretaker conventions to declare Labour's support for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.

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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

AAP

Hipkins stays on as New Zealand Labour leader - for now

New Zealand Labour has endorsed Chris Hipkins to stay on as leader despite the Wellingtonian losing the October 14 election.

Evening Standard

New Zealand's election winner dealt blow as full results shows he needs broader support to govern

Christopher Luxon was elected prime minister last month after Jacinda Arden stepped down in January

AAP

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.

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Safe Labour voters and Māori undo the red team

Labour has failed to win any extra seats in the special votes. The biggest messages of no confidence in its thumping have come from Auckland and Māori.

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