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Election 2023 headlines with summaries.
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Ardern's final speech highlights 'love, empathy and kindness' of New Zealanders
24 Jan 2023Jacinda Ardern, in her final speech before handing over to the next prime minister, has used the occasion of Rātana to thank New Zealanders for their love and empathy.
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Hipkins, Luxon sling accusations of divisive rhetoric at Rātana
24 Jan 2023National Party leader Christopher Luxon has used his speech at Rātana Pā to attack the government over co-governance, saying Labour has allowed a "divisive and immature" debate.
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Rātana ceremonies mark Labour's changing leadership
24 Jan 2023This week's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour and a potential change in the party's relationship with Māori. Audio
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Hipkins singles out 'global inflation pandemic' as priority
23 Jan 2023Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has signalled tackling the "inflation pandemic" will be a top priority. Audio
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Power Play: Speedy transfer of power a show of caucus unity
23 Jan 2023The Labour Party has entered a new era with the election of Chris Hipkins as prime minister and Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, writes Jane Patterson.
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Labour leadership: Hipkins and Sepuloni to rein in projects that 'aren't essential right now'
22 Jan 2023Incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins and new deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni are promising to rein in some government programs that are less "essential", after quickly establishing their new team.
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Carmel Sepuloni: New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister
22 Jan 2023Carmel Sepuloni has been named as New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, with Chris Hipkins as the Prime Minister.
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Ardern's resignation announcement has changed the political landscape
20 Jan 2023Analysis - Jacinda Ardern's resignation announcement has turned politics on its head and Labour must now find a new leader capable of taking on National - an awesome undertaking in an election year…
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'Cool guy, knows what he's doing': Upper Hutt residents on Hipkins
21 Jan 2023In his maiden speech, Chris Hipkins described himself as a "genuine Hutt boy", how have his constituents reacted to the news he is the next Prime Minister?
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'Nothing changes from my perspective': Christopher Luxon on Hipkins promotion
21 Jan 2023National Party leader Christopher Luxon has spoken briefly to media in Hamilton about the man he will face in October's election.
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Power Play: There's a new Chris in town
21 Jan 2023Power Play: New Zealand has a new prime minister - at least in name - just a few days after Jacinda Ardern announced her shock departure.
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Chris Hipkins: From Head Boy to Prime Minister
21 Jan 2023Chris "Chippy" Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's Prime Minister, following an announcement from the Labour Party this morning.
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Who is Chris Hipkins, the man replacing Jacinda Ardern
21 Jan 2023Chris Hipkins will become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand, after being the sole nominee for the Labour Party leadership.
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Does Labour still stand a chance without Ardern at helm?
19 Jan 2023Power Play - The political world is reeling with the news of Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation, with the hunt now on for a new Labour leader and prime minister, Jane Patterson writes.
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Ardern's resignation as prime minister is a game changer for the 2023 election
20 Jan 2023New Zealanders will have a new prime minister by 7 February and will go to the polls on 14 October, after Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation to spend more time with her family. Video
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The bombshell resignation no-one saw coming
19 Jan 2023How Jacinda Ardern shocked her Cabinet, her caucus, the media and much of the nation with a stunning exit announcement.
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'We're not left or right' - Te Pāti Māori committed to holding other parties to account on Te Tiriti
19 Dec 2022Some polls have shown Te Pāti Māori could hold the balance of power after next year's general election, but its co-leaders say they can't see it being part of a Labour or National-led government. Audio
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