Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins on Grant Robertson's legacy
The Labour Party has had another layer of experience peeled away following the retirement of its finance spokesperson Grant Robertson.
After a 15-year parliamentary career, including six years as… Audio
Is Casey Costello facing a privilege complaint?
Wise MPs apologise hard and early, but Casey Costello's correction may be late. The Speaker appears to have revealed he is considering a complaint over a matter of privilege. Audio
Benefit sanctions cop criticism
The government is being accused of ignoring evidence, as it orders the increased use of benefit sanctions.
It has directed the Ministry of Social Development to ramp up the use of penalties on… Audio
Opposition leader hits back at transport spending criticism
The political week got off to an early start this week with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon over the weekend accusing Labour of leaving his administration a $200 billion hole in transport… Audio
Hipkins backing the halt of Israeli military action in Gaza
The Government now says it backs a halt to Israel's military actions in Gaza.
But what would a ceasefire in this conflict look like?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Chris Hipkins on lobbyist access to parliament
Moves by Parliament's Speaker to overturn a blanket ban on lobbyists having swipe card access to parliament have been labelled a significant step backwards.
Gerry Brownlee has said he didn't agree… Audio
Labour defends record on delivering for Māori
Labour has defended its record on delivering for Māori over the past six years, saying it takes time to rectify decades of under-resourcing.
Leader Chris Hipkins was joined by several of his MPs at… Audio
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As the coalition government's treaty policies are tested and interrogated the Labour Party faces a different challenge - they have been told by Ngaapuhi not to lick their post election wounds for too… Audio
Labour accuses government of a broken promise over police numbers
Labour says the government has broken a pre-election promise, after it extended the deadline to deliver hundreds of new police officers.
National and New Zealand First's coalition agreement committed… Audio
PM Luxon and Hipkins send Christmas messages
The leaders of the six political parties in parliament have all provided us with a Christmas message, which we'll run throughout the programme.
First up are Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, followed… Audio
Changing Reserve Bank mandate 'pointless' - Hipkins
The Labour Party says the government's moves to change the Reserve Bank's mandate is pointless, and a backwards step. The bill, being passed under urgency through all stages, is the first piece of… Audio
Question Time answers become optional
Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers. Audio
Parliament: A change of ends and a new referee
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
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Kīngi Tūheitia's calls for national hui for unity
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
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Andrew Shaw's comments
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
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on rebuilding the party
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
NZ only Five Eyes partner who voted in favour of Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution
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
"Now isn't the time for rushed decisions" says Hipkins
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
Hipkins to stay on as Labour leader
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
Hipkins gives indication he is happy to stay Labour leader
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