Chris Hipkins

A new Parliament, a new Prime Minister, a new Speaker. There was a lot going on at Parliament in the first week of its 54th incarnation. Audio

The Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia, is calling for a national hui for unity next month, in a bid to bring together the many voices of Māori.

The announcement comes only a day after thousands of people… Audio

New Zealand On Air board member, Andrew Shaw, resigned on Tuesday after criticising the Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.

On social media, Shaw described Peters as malicious and untruthful.

He… Audio

Just one month ago, the Labour Party had dismissed introducing a wealth or capital gains tax after a captain's call from leader, Chris Hipkins.

In July, Hipkins put out a statement drawing a line… Audio

The United Nations Security Council continues to reject a resolution for a ceasefire between Gaza and Israel.

The 15-member body's primary responsibility is to maintain international peace and… Audio

Chris Hipkins has emerged from the first meeting with his caucus following Saturday's election defeat, still the leader of the Labour Party.

The meeting at Parliament ran for nearly two hours, but he… Audio

There's been no way to sugar coat it for Labour Party members after a humbling defeat in the general election.

And in the wake of their defeat, many MPs are considering their futures with the Party… Audio

Chris Hipkins has given a strong indication he is happy to stay on as leader of the Labour Party.

He made the comments as he entered Tuesday morning's caucus meeting. The caucus meeting is the first… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change with National soon to be in charge of the country and ready to govern with ACT.

Labour's promised surge never happened and red seats fell across the country… Audio

Labour party leader, Chris Hipkins joins Kathryn Ryan for an interview on all the issues this election and why his party should form the next government. Audio

Friday is the final day of campaigning for the 2023 election.

Voting closes Saturday evening at 7, then the counting begins and a new government will eventually be formed.

National Party leader… Audio

The Labour Party says 6,000 public servants would lose their jobs if National leads the next government.

National's plan outlines $2.3 billion of cuts to public services each year.

But Labour says… Audio

The TVNZ Young Voters' debate run by Re:News was a rowdy interjection into what had been a relatively subdued election campaign. Its moderator has some ideas on how media organisations can better… Audio

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about the first live TV leaders' debate of the election campaign and the sports analogy-filled post-match analysis.

The Leader of the Labour Party is well known for leading the country through a crisis, but finding his way through a kitchen is a different story.

In RNZ's new political series, Grilled - the top… Audio

It's crunch time for Chris Hipkins heading into the first leaders' debate of the election campaign.

Labour is languishing in the polls. Last week's Newshub Reid Research poll had Labour on 26.8… Audio

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins discusses yoga, the impact of all the sausage rolls, and cost of living while boldly managing to bake a lasagne in 75 minutes. Video