Analysis: Tensions are high over some of the new Government’s policies, but that’s more reason for the PM to face the music at Waitangi.
New Zealand
December 14, 2023
2:11
The first Question Time of the new Parliament has given us a taste of what's to come over the next three years, writes political editor Jessica Mutch McKay.
December 7, 2023
When it comes to sharing the role of deputy prime minister, is it better to go first or last?
November 29, 2023
Christmas is coming and so is a coalition deal. Political editor Jessica Mutch McKay weighs up the best candidate for one of the biggest political baubles – deputy prime minister.
November 22, 2023
4:39
Christopher Luxon is expected to speak to media this afternoon.
November 21, 2023
3:32
It's understood there has been a "significant warming of relations" between the pair.
November 10, 2023
2:41
It was obvious Chris Hipkins would stay on as Labour’s leader – but it does make life harder for a party in need of a reset, writes political editor Jessica Mutch McKay.
November 9, 2023
The caretaker government can only be in place until Sunday, October 12.
November 8, 2023
NZ First is still not picking up ACT's call, however.
November 6, 2023
2:10
Final election results will be released this Friday afternoon – and the clock is about to start ticking very loudly for Christopher Luxon.
November 2, 2023
Future political hopefuls would be forgiven if the 2023 election campaign puts them off politics for good, writes Jessica Mutch McKay.
October 4, 2023
Analysis: Political editor Jessica Mutch McKay goes on the road with the two men vying to be Prime Minister and offers a glimpse of how things are going behind the scenes.
September 27, 2023
What are the two Chrises really like on the campaign trail? 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay is there behind the scenes.
September 6, 2023
24:02
A lot was riding on it for the two leaders unveiling the policy. It was the biggest test to date for the team auditioning to be in the driving seat come October 14.
August 31, 2023
4:42
Analysis: This week’s poll results weren’t good news for Labour, but Luxon’s PM rating is also uninspiring.
August 24, 2023
The next two weeks are vital for Labour if they're to stop National (and ACT) running away with the election, says TVNZ's Political Editor.
August 17, 2023
National opposes it but voters may find the policy attractive, 1News' political editor says.
August 3, 2023
2:18
The project, which sees a number of four-lane highways constructed, would cost around $6 billion.
July 30, 2023
2:39
1News' political editor says Labour needs a fast turnaround before the election in October.
July 27, 2023
“In it for you” is the new campaign slogan, but they’re not really “in it” when it comes to campaigning yet, writes 1News' political editor.
July 20, 2023
2:08
I’ve covered politics since 2006 and this election feels different, writes 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay.
July 13, 2023
Chris Hipkins lacks the star power of his predecessor and isn’t exactly dynamic on the world stage, but he seems to be getting the job done in China - despite more domestic woe.
June 29, 2023
3:39
Analysis: PM walking the diplomatic tightrope on a trade-focused trip to China, says Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay.
June 25, 2023
3:50
While Jacinda Ardern prided herself on keeping it kind, Hipkins happily wades into political scraps, complete with quips, writes 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay.
June 15, 2023
0:19
Today's political drama hits different for Labour, 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay writes.
June 8, 2023
