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The long political game behind the sacking of Rob Campbell

The appointment of a health outsider to the chair of Te Whatu Ora was opposed by the Prime Minister from day one, but health minister Andrew Little carried the day. It wasn’t an encouraging start.

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Is New Zealand doing enough for Ukraine?

New Zealand opposes Putin’s Ukraine invasion, but is it doing enough to help Ukraine restore its territory and sovereignty? Robert Patman takes stock of the past year.

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Luxon's puzzling brain fade

Comment: Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation on January 19 completely obliterated a caucus reshuffle announced that morning by National leader Christopher Luxon, and obscured an astounding decision by the first-term leader

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Australians, Ardern muck in for NZ cyclone clean-up

Australians working in search and rescue roles in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle say their work is uplifting.

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NZ Prime Minister Hipkins reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war in first call with NATO

New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reiterated the country's condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a call with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister said late on Tuesday.

Reuters

We need to break the cycle of crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand’s arts and culture. It starts with proper funding

In times of crisis, arts, culture and creative experiences play an essential role. Whether through a music gig, a performing arts festival, a visual art exhibit or a well-thumbed book – these bring joy, comfort and relief in troubled times.

The Conversation

AI deepfakes are here to stay. Spotting them is a skill you’ll need to master

With AI technology constantly improving, experts warn not to automatically trust everything you see online is real.

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Eleanor Catton: ‘I felt so much doubt after winning the Booker’

In 2013, at 28, Eleanor Catton became the youngest ever Booker winner with The Luminaries. She talks about adapting the novel for screen, being shut out of her native New Zealand and why it has taken 10 years to write a follow-up

The Guardian - UK

Madonna King: Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern lead the way with stylish exits

In both Sturgeon and Ardern’s case, they admitted knowing their time was up; a cataclysmic difference from those other fatigue categories.

The New Daily

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's resignation has echoes of Jacinda Ardern's exit

The New Zealand PM cited burnout, while Sturgeon blamed the "brutality" of public life.

Fortune

Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern – what two shock resignations tell us about good leadership

Leading two small countries on opposite sides of the planet, Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern have both won widespread respect and admiration for their strong, courageous and determined leadership. They are both women who have smashed through glass ceilings to reach the summit.

The Conversation

Quitting what you're doing while still on top

Last month, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 42-year-old prime minister, resigned from office, despite the support of a solid parliamentary majority and no challenge to her leadership from within her party. New Zealanders have to go back only six years to find a precedent. In 2016, John Key surprised everyone when,…

Bangkok Post

How the world's top newspapers covered Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

NICOLA Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland’s First Minister, having spent more than eight years in the role.

The National (Scotland)

‘Exemplary’ or ‘malign colossus’: Scots divided as Nicola Sturgeon steps down

Five people share their views on what the first minister has – or has not – achieved

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First Ardern, now Sturgeon: leaders echo ‘dehumanising’ pressures

Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation proves more work to be done to keep women in politics, campaigners warn

She demonstrated a style of leadership that is progressive, says women’s rights activist

The Conversation

Nicola Sturgeon resignation: the unanswered questions for Scotland and the SNP she leaves behind

When Jacinda Ardern resigned as New Zealand’s prime minister a few weeks ago, Nicola Sturgeon assured voters she still had plenty left in the tank. Yet apparently, Scotland’s first minister had been thinking about her own future for some time. She said so in her resignation speech on Wednesday, which…

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Minor parties: Will they have a major impact?

Newsroom's Jo Moir and RNZ's Craig McCulloch join The Detail to size up the minor parties as election year gets underway.

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The dangerous false narrative that misogyny led to Ardern's resignation

If we say misogynistic abuse led to former PM Jacinda Ardern’s resignation, we make a female leader look weak, and risk glorifying and empowering misogynists, argues Debasis Bandyopadhyay

The Guardian - AU

‘Having it all’ is a myth still being used to punish working mothers

I’m not sure who decided women want it all. And even if some do, who has decided what ‘all’ is?

The Independent UK

Sunak tells New Zealand PM UK ready to support cyclone-battered country

Cyclone Gabrielle is the second severe weather event to hit New Zealand in two weeks.

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Hipkins' political antenna strong on Cyclone Gabrielle

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader took different factors and advice into account when deciding whether to be in Auckland when Cyclone Gabrielle hit. Chris Hipkins made the smarter political move, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Auckland floods and votes grab attention of Hipkins and Luxon

Political editor Jo Moir looks at the focus for National and Labour as the two Chrises go head-to-head in the House for the first time this week.

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Eleanor Catton, by Rachael King

The new Catton: "a great book"

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Government to keep petrol cheap and dirty

When the rubber hits the road, Chris Hipkins has shown he'd rather keep petrol cheap and carbon intensive than fight climate change, says Marc Daalder

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