New Zealand
Hillmorton Hospital patient threatened PM before murder of Christchurch woman
Letters intercepted at Hillmorton threatened Jacinda Ardern and her family.
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The Greens dialled down middle-class woke politics and surged in the polls
OPINION: Polling as high as 16%, the party has finally discovered the populist moment.
Roping in the old guard: Ardern and Key join the campaign
National unveils its fiscal plan as parties call on former leaders for help.
'I've had a baby!': Ardern's press secretary recounts birth announcement
'I quickly realised this was by far the biggest media event I’d ever managed.'
'There were no good choices': Ardern's press sec reveals all in new book | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Chief press secretary to Jacinda Ardern details what went on behind the scenes of Labour's Covid government in new book, 'In The Room'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Nadine Higgins: Labour calls on the Ardern effect | Ryan Bridge TODAY
With less than four weeks until the election, the former Prime Minister has popped up in Labour supporters’ inboxes, asking them to open their wallets and donate to the campaign.
Behind closed doors: Ardern's former adviser tells all
Andrew Campbell says he had only one argument with the then Prime Minister.
New book: Ex-press secretary lifts veil on Jacinda Ardern leadership
Jacinda Ardern's ex-chief press secretary, Andrew Campbell, talks to Audrey Young about his new book, "Inside the Room".
'It's been such a long time': Dame Jacinda Ardern enters the election debate
The former Prime Minister has entered the fray.
'Huge mistake': MP slams electorate name change, says it could change back
Julie Anne Genter says consultation was not broad enough before Rongotai was renamed.
Why bad policy feels as good in 2026 as it ever did
OPINION: The fundamental problem is that there is no direct feedback mechanism.
Oh dear, the leaders’ debates loom and only one Chris has anything to sell
OPINION: Anyone who’s worked on these productions knows how rehearsed the exchanges are.
Ardern and Gayford reportedly splash $6.5m on Sydney seaside home
The sale is reportedly the biggest in the suburb so far this year.
Ardern changed the game in 2017 – could Labour, National do the same today?
ANALYSIS: Is there a chance of a last-minute leadership swap?
The difficult history Hipkins will need to overcome to win the election
Mid-term prime ministers rarely lead their parties to election victories.
'They're barely people': Paul Henry takes pot shot at Greens during country pub visit
Henry spoke to 60 supporters beneath Confederate flag in a pub that burned Ardern's book.
I know from grilling Jacinda that tax is a potent topic. Corporate tax cuts should be next
OPINION: Tax is the defining issue, but neither major party is having the debate we need.
What Te Pāti Māori is doing is actually just bloody clever
OPINION: Te Pāti Māori's MMP strategy could help Labour and the left win power.
Blood on the floor: Best and worst leadership coups – and the ones that backfired
OPINION: Historical judgments about this week's inept attempted coup should be reserved.
We've forgotten how to tackle child poverty
OPINION: Sad child poverty statistics mask the fact that we have had success in the past.
Rita Ora grateful she froze eggs as she plans baby with Taika Waititi
The singer froze her eggs at 24 and 27.
Why sacking Nash was not the obvious option for NZ First
OPINION: Stuart Nash called Napier rival Katie Nimon 'lazy'.
Women MPs say Nash backlash shows shift in attitudes to working mums
Decency has prevailed, says MP criticised as lazy by short-lived NZ First candidate.
Can anyone use a Māori name?
About 18,300 Māori names were registered to newborns between 2021 and 2026.