The Front Page: Coalition of fear v coalition of chaos – politicians stoke fear as attack lines fly - NZ Herald
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The gloves are off and the attack lines are flying.
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Parliament sorts out naughty MPs, suspending Rawiri Waititi and censuring Tim van de Molen | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Parliament has handed down rare punishments to two misbehaving MPs.
Election 2023: Winston Peters sounds alarm on Act’s proposed changes to superannuation - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Act holds a different position from its potential coalition partner National.
Rawiri Waititi suspended from Parliament over comments on ongoing court case | RNZ News
RNZ
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi has been suspended from the House for 24 hours over comments about an ongoing court case.
Election 2023: Christopher Luxon says National will keep 10 days sick leave if elected, bring back 90-day trials | Newshub
Newshub
"It is what it is now and it's passed, and we won't be changing it now."
Beyond the Soap Box: Six Health Priorities for the Next Government | Newsroom
Newsroom
Right now our health system needs a critical focus on priorities and a more disciplined approach to execution to deliver tangible change and improvements. Members of the Health and Disability System Review Panel and Māori Equity Advisory group identify areas of focus critical for health.
Bowalley Road: Going For Broke With Woke.
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Not Welcome Here: Once celebrated for its broad inclusiveness, Chris Hipkins’ Labour Party has opted to greet potential supporters with a g...
Clock TikToks Down on Lower Voting Age in Council Elections | Newsroom
Newsroom
Today, for the first time, Parliament will debate a bill to allow 16-year-olds to vote and be elected as councillors – a law change quietly introduced in the final days before the House rises. Jonathan Milne reports.
Tova O’Brien: Christopher Luxon's change of tone on Winston Peters | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
As Chris Hipkins moved to rule Winston out, Chris Luxon shifted in another direction, Tova O’Brien writes.
Tova O’Brien: Christopher Luxon's change of tone on Winston Peters | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
As Chris Hipkins moved to rule Winston out, Chris Luxon shifted in another direction, Tova O’Brien writes.
Government spending cuts don't go far enough - National, ACT | RNZ News
RNZ
The government's plan to cut $4b in spending is too little, too late, the National Party says.
Beyond the Soap Box: Six Health Priorities for the Next Government | Newsroom
Newsroom
Right now our health system needs a critical focus on priorities and a more disciplined approach to execution to deliver tangible change and improvements. Members of the Health and Disability System Review Panel and Māori Equity Advisory group identify areas of focus critical for health.
Māori at the receiving end of flaky logic when it comes to suppression | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
OPINION: There's a symmetry to Rawiri Waititi's name suppression breach in Parliament. After all, the suppression law never much liked Māori.
Election 2023: Christopher Luxon confirms National will campaign in Epsom against David Seymour | Newshub
Newshub
Goldsmith said: 'We're not necessarily putting it up as something that we're automatically going to win."
Jenna Lynch analysis: National's tax plan expected to rely on reprioritisation, targeted revenue measures for funding | Newshub
Newshub
It is all to be revealed later in the week.
Election 2023 live: Budget cuts show Government spending too much, Willis says | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
National's Nicola Willis has attacked the Government's announcement to cut $4 billion in costs across the public service.
Government forecasts $4 billion in savings by trimming programmes, clamping down on contractor spending | Newshub
Newshub
"It is important that the Government responds to meet our balanced and responsible fiscal goals."
Watch: Government announces spending cuts and changes to 'save' $4b | RNZ News
RNZ
The government says changes it is making to spending will save nearly $4 billion, including cuts to contractors and consultants.
Hypothetical or not, Hipkins is ruling out NZ First | The Spinoff
The Spinoff
Winston Peters has already said he has no interest in working with a 'separatist' Labour government. Now the prime minister says the feeling is mutual.
Chris Hipkins Unleashes As He Prepares For Dogfight | Newsroom
Newsroom
The people Chris Hipkins marginalised in his speech on Sunday were never going to vote Labour, but if the communities he stood up for were listening he might have just mounted a comeback, writes political editor @jo_moir
Where The Parties Stand On Drinking Water | Newsroom
Newsroom
The lack of comprehensive, cohesive visions from Labour and National for moving to more sustainable, healthy land use is striking, writes Marnie Prickett
Election 2023: Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters exchange barbs ahead of Parliament’s final week - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
It's the last sitting week of Parliament, but MPs are already on the campaign trail.
Felix Desmarais: Labour finally bringing the 'mongrel' to campaign
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Chris Hipkins today gave one of his most genuine and passionate speeches as Labour leader.
'So personal, so negative' - Luxon hits back at Hipkins' criticism
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Hipkins said National has MPs and candidates who want to "roll back" women's rights.