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A genuine news story quickly became a springboard for rumour and speculation, with one councillor at the centre of it.

Tory Whanau, Nicola Young and the rumour that overtook the story

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The freshly sworn-in prime minister was hoping not to spend his first few days stooped in a defensive crouch. 

Luxon honeymoon rained on by Peters and cigarettes

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After two days of pretending not to see or hear Winston Peters, new prime minister Christopher Luxon has just faced a lot of questions about him, and more.

As it happened: Christopher Luxon’s first post-cabinet press conference as PM

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In the context of a health system at breaking point, widespread burnout and scary workforce projections, placing this malevolent spotlight on trainee doctors is incredibly cruel.

We’re done with being asked to justify our ‘privilege’

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Come on team of five million, our government needs us 🚬

Want to guarantee your tax cut? Take up smoking

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Words can have many meanings, or even just one meaning with many applications, and that's OK.

Don’t know what the word ‘waka’ means? Here’s a handy guide

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What the new government is proposing will be fought every step of the way, and decolonisation efforts will continue regardless.

Stripping child protection law of Tiriti provisions would be huge step backwards

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That chopping block is about to get a lot of use. A lot. 

The Ctrl-Z coalition: all the repeals and reversals planned by the new government

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Two women who phoned Luxon’s Botany office to urge support for a ceasefire in Gaza claim they were told their details would be passed to police.

PM’s electorate office denies threatening callers with police action

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Inside the swearing-in ceremony where Christopher Luxon officially became the prime minister of New Zealand. 

Christopher Luxon’s very special first day

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Our new three-part government, discussed by our old three-part podcast.

Gone By Lunchtime: The Weet-Bix coalition

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The top international court could lose its credibility over how they handle this.

What is a war crime? Will Netanyahu be charged? Israel-Palestine terms, explained

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Some things are clear. A whole lot more are less so.

The coalition deals leave a lot to be fought over in the next three years

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Everything that happened in parliament as the final_final_FINAL_2.pdf coalition agreements were signed.

‘We don’t answer stupid questions’: Inside the strong and stable coalition announcement

Inside the strong and stable coalition announcement

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Both minor party leaders got the deputy PM role but what else did they get in the new coalition deals?

The coalition deal at a glance

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Follow along for all of the ministerial and policy details of the new government.

Live: Coalition deal revealed, two deputy prime ministers

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National is expected to win tomorrow's Port Waikato byelection, opening up a spot in parliament for the party’s next-ranked list candidate.

Next on the list: Nancy Lu’s political future hangs on Port Waikato

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Christopher Luxon has options in the 2IC stakes.

One deputy PM? Two deputy PMs? Or what about no deputy PM at all?

Sometimes, it's true, you can stare at a picture for too long.

Luxon, Peters and Seymour meet: A close analysis of the first triumvirate photograph

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The practical implications of the caretaker convention: what stops and what doesn’t. 

This is what your government is not doing

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How to kick off summer properly at Karangahape Road's premier music festival.

Who and what to expect at The Others Way

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'Everyone's gonna get a whole envelope full of cards and light and joy and cheer, which is just a wonderful gift to be able to give people.'

Pastels and pencils: Inside the prisoners’ holiday card drive

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Let us consider the art of the book launch speech – and read a very fine example of one.

What Emily Perkins said at the launch of Bird Life by Anna Smaill

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Should we be texting and calling between dates? How can I tell if they're really into me? Help! 

Help Me Hera: The dating apps are messing with my head

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The coalition’s 100-day plan and what it means for the health of New Zealanders

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The hearing in her employment case against the University of Auckland concluded this week. Here's how it all played out, and what could happen next.

A ‘witch hunt’ or a misconception? The Siouxsie Wiles case, explained

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A new show inspires tourists to connect more deeply with indigenous culture.

The indigenous approach to tourism founded on kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s been in the US this week and her arrival with baby Neve has caused quite the stir. If only they could get her name right…

Jacindamania goes global: Jacinda Ardern in NYC | The Spinoff

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's been in the US this week and her arrival with baby Neve has caused quite the stir. If only they could get her name right...

The Spinoff

PoliticsSeptember 27, 2018

Jacindamania goes global

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PoliticsSeptember 27, 2018

Jacindamania goes global

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