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Australian opposition leader won't change controversial 501 laws

Labor leader Anthony Albanese refused to commit to overturning the legislation that disproportionately affects New Zealanders.

Australia •7:30am

Analysis: What to look out for in Budget 2022

1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay on the things to keep an eye out for, ahead of Budget Day on Thursday.

Budget 2022 •Wed, May 18

Te Pāti Māori could be power broker at next election - Jessica Mutch McKay

The latest 1News Kantar Public Poll has put the party in a "really interesting position", 1News' political editor says.

Politics •Thu, Mar 10

Seymour: Education in NZ 'falling behind the rest of the world'

The ACT leader says the amount of education that's been lost in the past two years is "worrying".

Education •Thu, Feb 10

Poll: Centre-right voters realign with new-look National Party

It was National's strongest result since October 2020, good signs for the party rebuilding after a leadership change from Judith Collins to Christopher Luxon last year.

Politics •Thu, Jan 27

2021 in review: Biggest political moments

Between the Covid-19 pandemic and National's internal dramas, it's been a busy 2021 in politics.

Political Analysis •December 27, 2021

Analysis: Māori no longer shouting Covid grievances into void

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui examines how the Waitangi Tribunal inquiry could force the Government to change its approach to the pandemic.

Maori Issues •December 8, 2021

Analysis: Christopher Luxon's 'first taste of the big time'

There was a lot of nervous energy in Parliament's debating chamber on Tuesday writes 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay.

Political Analysis •December 7, 2021

Opinion: The winners and losers in National’s new line up

1News' Anna Whyte and Irra Lee look at National's rankings and portfolios as Christopher Luxon makes his mark as leader.

Politics •December 6, 2021

Numbers still tight between Luxon, Bridges, 1News understands

The pair are doing the numbers to see if they will be Judith Collins' replacement.

Politics •November 30, 2021

Opinion: We all need New Zealand to reopen to the world

1News political reporter Maiki Sherman has just returned from Dubai, and says until we get our vaccination rates up there is no escaping the humdrum presence of Covid-19.

Political Analysis •November 26, 2021