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Hipkins not interested in kids being 'political prop'

Chris Hipkins knows he’s putting himself at a political disadvantage keeping his family off-limits but hopes voters will respect him for it. He spoke to political editor Jo Moir about what keeps him awake at night and why he’ll be in the Hutt on election night.

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Renewed calls to undam hydro plan

A power company with mana whenua backing is hoping to revive a West Coast hydro scheme already turned down by the Government.

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'No body, no parole' murder sentences considered by both Labour and National

Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan sought information on the prospect before she resigned. Both Ginny Andersen and Paul Goldsmith are open to a ‘no body no parole’ law.

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New Zealand: ministerial scandals put Labour further behind in polls ahead of election

Survey shows Chris Hipkins’ personal approval rating holding steady, but the opposition National party gaining ground

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The downfall of Kiri Allan: New Zealand wrestles with mental health debate

High-profile minister’s resignation prompts questions about toll of working in parliament and how to talk about mental health struggles

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Raw Politics: Has Labour hit rock bottom?

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: What are the longer-term ramifications for Labour of minister Kiri Allan's arrest and resignation? Plus a big reversal on climate policy, and how to handle opinionated public board members.

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PM under pressure without Opposition's help

On Monday the end of Kiri Allan’s political career brought MPs, staff, and journalists to a standstill, and 'tragic' was used repeatedly to describe her job loss. By Tuesday Allan was a political football in an urgent debate.

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Where to draw the line on MPs' mental health

Christopher Luxon wants a new threshold for ministers with mental health problems to be able to return to work – clearance from a clinician.

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New Zealand minister quits after being charged with reckless driving following car crash

Kiri Allan is fourth minister to exit from Hipkins’s cabinet in recent months

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New Zealand justice minister Kiri Allan resigns after crashing car ‘while drink-driving’

New Zealand’s justice minister has resigned after she crashed into a parked car while reportedly over the legal alcohol limit.

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From the 'top of her game' to tragic downfall

Chris Hipkins summed up the tragic downfall of his Justice Minister describing her as ‘an incredibly talented person who clearly has been battling some demons and has not won that battle’.

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Ginny Andersen becomes Justice Minister after Allan resigns

Kiri Allan's ministerial portfolios have been reallocated, with Police Minister Ginny Andersen picking up Justice and Kieran McAnulty taking the Regional Development role.

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New Zealand's justice minister resigns after facing criminal charges in car crash

New Zealand’s justice minister has resigned after police charged her with reckless driving and resisting arrest following a car crash

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Labour's car crash of an election campaign

The time taken by Kiri Allan to consider her political future will be brief, the outcome inevitable. She won't be the only Labour MP contemplating her future, argues Jonathan Milne.

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Kiri Allan quits after driving, resisting officer charges

Troubled justice minister involved in car crash in Wellington and minor breach of breath alcohol

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PM finally hits right note on tough-on-crime talk

It took three days but Chris Hipkins, with the help of his Justice Minister Kiri Allan, has finally explained what is driving Labour’s tougher-on-crime approach, writes political editor Jo Moir

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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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Iwi joins bidding war for Ruapehu

Central Government has given the ski field liquidators a $5m lifeline.

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Ruapehu sale: Conservation concessions sign-off is the great unknown

Despite liquidation proceedings, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts will probably be sold as planned.

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National threatens PGF cuts after damning Auditor-General report

The Auditor-General's office has delivered a stinging critique of the Government's provincial fund 'reset', saying the public and Parliament cannot have confidence its investments represent value for money.

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Duty lawyers threaten mass walkout over pay rate stalemate

Lawyers who represent people appearing for the first time in court are on the brink of walking off the job, saying after no meaningful pay rise in 25 years they are essentially doing pro bono work

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New Zealand working to update surrogacy laws to make process easier

The New Zealand government will update the country's surrogacy law to make the process easier and less discriminatory, New Zealand's Justice Minister Kiri Allan said late on Tuesday.

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Police watchdog could get greater powers as officials look at law

The IPCA chair's call to be excluded from the threat of judicial review is turned down, but justice officials are to scope wider changes, reports Emma Hatton.

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Labour's assumption – a mistake it won't make again

The Labour Party assumed Meka Whaitiri was on their team for the October election and by the time a colleague asked, she’d already decided to jump ship, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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Expert urges Government to set up specialist mental health court

An urgent call three years ago for the Government to establish a specialised mental health court went unanswered, with one of the advocates saying things have further deteriorated

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