New Zealand government’s “foreign interference” bill prepares new attacks on democratic rights
The proposed law—which is supported by the opposition Labour Party—will be used to criminalise opposition to militarism and ...
Government Prepares New Anti-strike Law
The government is carrying out brutal austerity measures, including cuts to public health, a wage freeze for public sector ...
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Labour’s message for 2026: Are you better off?
A year in Opposition with no leaks has left Chris Hipkins feeling optimistic about caucus unity and his changes in the next ...
Labour Mourns Passing Of Dame Tariana Turia
The Labour Party is sad to learn of the death of Dame Tariana Turia. “Dame Tariana was a true leader, the very definition of a wāhine toa,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. “She had a strong legacy ...
Labour MP Willie Jackson reflects on Dame Tariana Turia and what she said to him after he rejoined Labour
In 2020 when I became the Minister of Māori Development, Tariana Turia came to my office to ask me why I hadn’t joined Te ...
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What democratic ‘crisis’ worries Labour leader Chris Hipkins as he recalls 2024 in politics?
In the aftermath of the 2023 election, 2024 loomed as quite a challenging 12 months for the Labour Party and its leader Chris Hipkins. Enter New Zealand’s first three-party coalition in the form ...
Nearly half of public wants new Interislander ferries to be rail-enabled - poll
The government is still considering replacement options after ditching Labour's iRex project citing a large cost blowout.