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Ardern's pared back life leaves Labour in limbo

Jacinda Ardern's departure from politics is an admirable admission of burnout, but one that still leaves difficult questions for her party, says Sam Sachdeva..

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Uffindell affair sparks more questions about National judgment

The National Party has yet more questions to answer about its failures in candidate vetting and disclosure.

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National back to basics, but Luxon questions remain

National's new leader reached for tried conservative policy at a conference low on thrills but rich with talk of unity and discipline.

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Luxon seeks to move past National's mistakes

The opening day of National's AGM was as much about shaking off unpleasantness as looking ahead.

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NZ cannot afford to be comfortable in the Pacific

While there are reasons for positivity about Aotearoa's role in the region, complacency could be catastrophic.

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Superpowers cast big shadow on Pacific forum

It's one of the most high-stakes Pacific Islands Forums in recent memory, but political power plays may be standing in the way of real progress.

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Pacific pushes for unity amidst regional divisions

As Pacific Islands Forum leaders talk up a communal spirit, can that sentiment overcome polarising topics like China's rise and deep sea mining?

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NZ-Solomons security deal in development

New Zealand and the Solomon Islands have agreed to develop a maritime security work plan, Defence Minister Peeni Henare has revealed.

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A world on edge as security risks grow

As nations build up their defences and fret about new wars, New Zealand's military resources could come under the microscope.

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Defence Minister's challenge: Can militaries go green?

Talk of boosting defence budgets runs the risk of also boosting emissions – but politicians say forces can decarbonise without demilitarising.

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Nuclear spectre hangs over Shangri-La

Positive signs in US-China relationship were offset by warnings of a worst-case scenario if broader geopolitical tensions were to bubble over into conflict.

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New Zealand's unsung ally

With strong trade and defence ties, and a similar balancing act between the US and China, why doesn't Singapore get the attention it deserves in Aotearoa?

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Labour tests negative waters as Luxon's tide rises

An ad attacking National's leader Christopher Luxon is a sign of the tight race to come, as Labour and Jacinda Ardern's popularity starts to dwindle.

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So long, Dr Ashley Bloomfield

Ashley Bloomfield's been a regular in our living rooms over the past two years. But how did a public servant become one of the most recognised faces of our Covid-19 response?

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Louisa Wall's departure a loss for MP independence

Departing Labour MP Louisa Wall's successes seemed to come in spite of her party, rather than because of it, writes Sam Sachdeva.

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