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Hipkins risks election by not setting positive agenda

The PM ruling out a capital gains and a wealth tax wasn't surprising – political leaders have often taken contentious items off their political agendas before an election – but Hipkins looks as if he is attacking his own government’s policies

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Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anthony Albanese will make his first official visit to New Zealand to mark several anniversaries important to the bilateral relationship between the nations.

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New Zealand poll shows Labour and National in tightening contest three months out from election

Analysts say latest 1News poll ‘historically weak’ for major parties with voters still uncertain ahead of October election

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Finding and training the right youth justice staff evades MPs

The Government has continued its law-and-order drive but the details of exactly how it will address long-term systemic problems at youth justice residences is unclear, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Complaint laid against Solicitor-General over withholding of Lake Alice evidence from police

Lake Alice survivor Leoni McInroe continues her fight to hold the Crown accountable for its failure to take responsibility for state-sponsored torture, laying a complaint with the Law Society about Solicitor-General Una Jagose.

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Hipkins changes tune on youth crime as pressure builds

Three months out from the election the Prime Minister’s tone on youth crime is quickly changing from the one he used as police minister.

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New Zealand PM says Pacific region less secure amid China’s rise

Chris Hipkins says Beijing exerting influence is ‘major driver’ of increasing competition in the Indo-Pacific

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Britain officially joins an Asia-Pacific trade group that includes Japan and 10 other nations

Britain has officially joined an Asia-Pacific trade group that includes Japan and 10 other nations during a meeting in New Zealand

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Britain signs treaty to join trans-Pacific trade pact

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Britain on Sunday formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact, becoming the first new country to take part since its inception in 2018 and opening the way for members to consider other applications including from China and Taiwan.

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China to NZ: Don't open door to the devil

China's man in Wellington makes it clear Beijing doesn't want New Zealand partnering Nato in any push to contain China in the Indo-Pacific

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Chris Hipkins' gift to Grant Robertson from Lithuania

The Finance Minister got the unfortunate task on Wednesday of explaining exactly what Chris Hipkins won’t be doing when it comes to tax, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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After being a 'welcome guest' at NATO, NZ now needs to consider what our partnership with the alliance really means

As a “welcomed guest” at the latest NATO summit in Lithuania, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had a front-row seat for debates over Ukrainian membership, the role of countries outside NATO’s traditional geographic boundaries, the ongoing threat of China, military spending and an accelerating nuclear arms race.

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Nato balances Ukraine focus with Indo-Pacific interest

Chris Hipkins joins a Nato summit focused on the Ukraine war – but looking to the Indo-Pacific for shared security challenges.

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Hipkins jets to Nato having ditched novice diplomat status

Freshly back from China and about to jet to Europe, the Prime Minister is looking more comfortable than ever threading the complexities of both the US and China into New Zealand’s view of the world, writes Jo Moir

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Multi-million dollar cuts to scope of school building projects

Gyms, libraries and other critical learning spaces are being cut from school development plans, as the Ministry of Education struggles to manage soaring construction costs. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Raw Politics: Can the Greens save the left?

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Can the Greens save Labour and the left bloc between now and the election, and Mr Hipkins goes to Vilnius and Brussels

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How to be friends with China

Avoiding being dragged into a potential new Cold War in the Indo-Pacific remains a strategic priority in Wellington, writes Dr Nicholas Ross Smith

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India could soon be the world’s third biggest economy – NZ needs to build the trade relationship urgently

India’s economy has emerged as a bright spot in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently the fifth largest global economy, it is predicted to become the third largest by 2030.

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New Zealand foreign policy turns a corner in Beijing

Nicholas Khoo examines three ways our relationship with China is creating new and formidable waves to navigate.

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Hipkins in China: Swimming in the deep end

The “boy from the Hutt” has pinched himself at every turn from Beijing’s Great Hall of the People to the iconic Bund in Shanghai. Chris Hipkins didn’t arrive a natural diplomat, but as political editor Jo Moir observes he will leave a much better one

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Political skeleton rattles PM's Beijing day

Wherever Chris Hipkins looks lately he finds himself having to clean up a mess that happened on his predecessor’s watch, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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Hipkins meets Xi Jinping: behind the handshakes, NZ walks an increasingly fine line with China

Chris Hipkins anticipated a “diplomatic” meeting with Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader said he placed “great importance” on the relationship with New Zealand. Both businesslike, Hipkins made sure to stress his country was open for business too.

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NZ keeps 'friend and partner' status with China

Chris Hipkins' refusal to follow the lead of the US and characterise Xi as a ‘dictator' has certainly been noticed in Beijing, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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Supply of medicines to NZ threatened after vaccine disclosure – Ombudsman

After the Government mistakenly released confidential information about Covid-19 vaccines, the health ministry says it was 'made clear' this could have implications for broader pharmaceutical and therapeutic supply.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins visits China to boost economic ties

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has discussed his country’s interest in boosting economic ties with China during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

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