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The John Key playbook: Could Hipkins make a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine?

Going to Iraq in 2015 paid off for John Key.

Watch: PM says disagreements with China reflect ‘robust’ relationship

In a major foreign policy speech, Hipkins said China and NZ had robust discussions.

Opinion: National and Act donors aren’t after tax cuts - here’s why they really give

OPINION: It's unfair to characterise donors as greedy and selfish, says Robin Grieve.

University defends staff against ‘inflammatory’ attack from high-profile donors

A website founded by high-profile Vic Uni donors has attacked the university's academics

'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid tests

The Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.

Auckland to Tauranga? Parliament committee urges ministers to restart regional rail services

A select committee reckons its time to restart North Island passenger rail.

Cabinet Office's mea culpa to PM over airport shares saga

Wood was repeatedly told to sell his shares because of the potential conflict of interest.

Thomas Coughlan: Why low numbers of first-home buyers is causing concerns

OPINION: Middle class watching wealth shrink, while the wealthy once again break away.

Mike Hosking: Labour looks worn out and chaotic - here are my election predictions

OPINION: Two parties will be the biggest stories of election night.

How Govt plans to grow health workforce by 25,000 people in a decade

Current forecast gaps of 13,000 nurses and over 5000 doctors within a decade.

PM lines up a 'good chat' with Kiri Allan, Waka Kotahi face scaremongering accusations and violent protests ease in France | Focus Morning Bulletin: July 4, 2023

Kiri Allan's future remains uncertain ahead of a meeting with the Prime Minister, Waka Kotahi accused of being overcautious with access to the Harbour Bridge and violent protests ease in France after days of unrest in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP

Kiri Allan's future uncertain, PM lines up a 'good chat' with her

Hipkins says she is 'exceptionally talented' and has contributed 'an awful lot'.

Opinion: Sir Ian Taylor, wealth taxes and the Greens

OPINION: A response to Sir Ian Taylor's open letter on the Green Party's wealth tax plans.

'People don’t know you': Christopher Luxon challenged by supporters

The Nats' visit to Ōhāriu also included a 'practical approach' to avoiding chicken grease.

Focus: Health Minister announces thousands more will get access to cataract surgery

Health Minister Ayesha Verrall announces thousands more will get access to cataract surgery, with same surgical threshold to be set across NZ. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM, Kiri Allan to have 'good chat' after she's back from leave

Allan has been under pressure over 'concerns' about her working relationships.

Labour MP gatecrashes Mongrel Mob hui; mistook it for different meeting

MP says she in no way condones the actions of the Mongrel Mob.

Te Ururoa Flavell wants Māori to enrol - then make their election votes count

Former Māori Party leader is urging Māori to make their votes count.