Chris Hipkins

Kevin Andrews has been hailed by many as a ‘Liberal warrior’. But in his later years, he proved the pen could be at least as mighty as the sword.

The inquiry into how NZ handled the pandemic will enter a second phase, causing NZ First to invoke an ‘agree to disagree’ clause in the coalition agreement.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered a $14.7 billion tax cut package, but economic forecasts are bad and further cuts to services are planned.

‘I’ve seen that sort of philosophy before. I saw it in Nazi Germany. We all did. We’ve seen it elsewhere around the world in the horrors of history.’

The new police minister says emptying prison cells has resulted in a 33 percent jump in violent crime, and 121 percent jump in serious assaults.

Prime Minister elect Christopher Luxon has concluded negotiations with New Zealand First and ACT New Zealand

Conservative Christopher Luxon is negotiating in private with ACT and New Zealand First on forming government.

Labour government loses half its seats in ‘bloodbath’ election loss.

This would place New Zealand into a large global coalition of nations that advocate for the recognition of Palestinian sovereignty.

Chris Hipkins is in isolation two weeks out from the national election.