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As NZ’s Chris Hipkins pursues power, what can he learn from Keir Starmer’s downfall?

When Keir Starmer stepped down as British prime minister this week, it said as much about his troubled premiership as it did about a crisis facing other social-democratic Labour parties.

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$1.7b racing industry review opens starting gates for muddy political race

Despite major NZ First donors pushing for drastic consolidation and tax breaks, Racing Minister Winston Peters says legal reform is a last resort.

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A coalition house divided cannot stand … each other

Comment: Don't vote for governing parties NZ First or Act, says their coalition partner and National leader, because that'll put the country's economic recovery at risk.

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One last question, Barry

David Lange's strategist makes an assessment of Barry Soper's National-friendly political memoir

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Foreign-linked disinformation page targets NZ politics

A Facebook page is pushing out a steady stream of fabricated stories and images featuring some of New Zealand's most prominent political figures.

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Pauline Hanson’s rise from political outcast to power player

Today from The Detail: Could the 'less polished version' of Winston Peters could be the next Prime Minister of Australia?

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Trevor Mallard’s last two words to Barry Soper (you can guess)

A veteran parliamentary reporter slams the last Labour government in this excerpt from his new memoir

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Iran-US war latest: US launches ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran island and downs missiles targeting Gulf allies

Donald Trump claims he told Tehran ‘It's time’ for them to ‘make a Deal’

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Scrappy election campaign looms over short-lived Budget unity

Opinion: While coalition scrapping over Super may make headlines, the delivery of the Budget also puts the onus on Labour to unveil its own policies

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National gambles on country roads to take it home

Govt invests in hospitals, schools, rail and roads – but there’s a question mark over the mechanisms by which they’ll be financed and built. Jonathan Milne reports.

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The secret memoir of .. Barry Soper

The veteran political reporter's new book remembers his favourite NZ leaders

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Govt withholds transfer of three new rail stations to Auckland, citing ‘buffoonery’

A risk to the Govt books of several hundred million dollars means three new rail stations won't become part of Auckland Transport's stable as expected

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Willis and Peters’ foreign affairs feud the latest sign of coalition discord

Analysis: With the Foreign Minister and Finance Minister firmly at odds on a key budget area, how would a second term in office play out?

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Govt job cuts spark election fight, with thousands facing unemployment

Today from The Detail: The Government's announcement of massive public sector cuts has ramped up the election year battle - even between Coalition mates

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Family of New Zealand woman detained by ICE pleads for government help to secure her release

Everlee Wihongi, 37, holds a green card but was detained upon her return to Los Angeles due to an issue with a historic conviction for marijuana possession

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'Butter chicken' slur adds heat on riven NZ government

New Zealand's free trade agreement with India has split the coalition government and will be a major source of tension ahead of the November 7 election.

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Christopher Luxon shoots the messenger as nightmare New Zealand election scenario hangs over him

An increasingly unpopular prime minister scolded the media after surviving a tense caucus vote. It was a masterclass – just not in the art of leadership

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Rubio's Brutal 7-Word Threat to Iran Sparks Online Fury—'A Regime That Doesn't Believe in Laws'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a scathing seven-word warning to Tehran during a meeting with Winston Peters. Despite a fragile two-week US-Iran truce brokered by Pakistan, tensions remain high over commercial vessel attacks. Discover how this diplomatic rift impacts global oil supply stability and Middle East maritime…

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New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war

After meeting with Marco Rubio, foreign minister Winston Peters says he made sure US understands ‘significant economic impacts on New Zealand and Pacific’

The Conversation

NZ’s rejection of new WHO pandemic rules makes no real sense

New Zealand’s recent decision to reject the latest amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (IHR) made news largely due to the lack of a clear explanation from the government rather than what the rules actually say.

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New Zealand sounds off on 'unhelpful' Trump over Iran

In contrast to Australia, New Zealand's leaders have spoken out with criticism of Donald Trump as the US president threatens Iran's civilians.

The Independent UK

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal

Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing

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New Zealand, Cook Islands patch up recent squabbles

New Zealand will resume aid payments to the Cook Islands after make-up talks between the Polynesian nation and its colonial power.

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More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?

Growing numbers of young voters are signing up to the Māori electoral roll as debate flares over the need for dedicated seats ahead of November’s election

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