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Chris Hipkins to fly to Australia, meet with PM Anthony Albanese

Hipkins will fly to Australia to meet Anthony Albanese next week.

'Shambolic': Luxon slams Govt's decision to shut schools

Luxon has been based in Auckland in recent days following flooding damage across the city.

‘Nothing’s changed’: Luxon hits back at Labour’s rise in polls

Opposition leader Christopher Luxon reacts to Labour's popularity in recent polls.

Political Roundup: The gamechanger PM and polls

Last night's opinion polls answered a big question ahead of this year's election.

New polls: Chris Hipkins' dramatic rise

How have voters reacted to Chris Hipkins' appointment as Labour leader and PM?

Brace for more heavy rain, Mayor v 'media drongos' & new poll results revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 January, 2023

North Island braces for more heavy rain, Auckland’s Mayor called out over ‘media drongos’ text and why the battle of the Chrises might not be a good thing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Simon Wilson: Some 'bread and butter' suggestions for the new PM

OPINION: As Chris Hipkins prepares to refresh the Government, what should he focus on?

Three Waters could alleviate floods - it could also make them worse

Councils and critics warn reforms could make flood management worse.

Focus: PM Chris Hipkins discusses emergency response in Auckland

PM Chris Hipkins and MP Kieran McAnulty flew to Whenuapai to discuss the emergency response with teams in Auckland and survey the damage by helicopter. Video / NZ Herald

Three Waters: Papers reveal months of planning to entrench provision, hidden meeting with Greens

Mahuta is tipped to be moved out of the local government portfolio after a secret meeting.

Chris Hipkins on a reset on some government policies

Claire Trevett speaks to PM Chris Hipkins about a reset in some government policies, including Three Waters. Video / Mark Mitchell

From Beehive to backbench: What happens with Ardern?

Jacinda Ardern is in for a pay cut of more than $300,000 after stepping down as PM.

One-on-one interview with new PM Chris Hipkins

Claire Trevett sits down with Chris Hipkins to discuss his new role as Prime Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell

Claire Trevett: Can Hipkins win back an angry Auckland?

The only question Hipkins should ask in his reset is will this win us the election?

John Roughan: Jacinda’s goodness will be a hard act to follow

Politics aside, Jacinda Ardern was a fine model of a modern, young female political leader

'Just watch me': Chris Hipkins on plan to win an election, Auckland - and a Three Waters reset?

Hipkins says Three Waters is in for a reset as his job of winning an election starts.