Mike Houlahan

Plenty of huff and puff as leaders battle to get their jabs in

Labour and National are both up in the latest poll, at the expense of Act and the Greens. Image:...

Plenty of huff and puff as leaders battle to get their jabs in

Chaos reigned in the Newshub leaders' debate last night, as Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon fought to see who could yell over moderator Paddy Gower the loudest.

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Little cars fire up Luxon’s personality

National Party leader Christopher Luxon casts an eye over a Mini pick-up at Bill Richardson...

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Little cars fire up Luxon’s personality

One of the biggest hurdles politicians have to clear is the mysterious, undefinable quality of likeability.

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‘Momentum is building’, claims come back king

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaks to supporters. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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‘Momentum is building’, claims come back king

In the final in a series of profiles of party leaders, political editor Mike Houlahan talks to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters about being in and out of Parliament.

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Opportunity knocks for outsiders

The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Opportunity knocks for outsiders

In the sixth in a series of profiles of party leaders, political editor Mike Houlahan talks to The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji about the challenges of trying to make it into...

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Growth ‘anaemic’; Labour ‘cannot deliver anything’

National Party leader Christopher Luxon tries a Southland delicacy at the Majestic Cafe in...

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Growth ‘anaemic’; Labour ‘cannot deliver anything’

National Party leader Christopher Luxon is basing much of his election campaign on painting Labour as poor economic stewards and nothing is going to change that, not even far better economic growth...

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Challenging the status quo a key aim

Te Pati Maori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. PHOTO: NZ HERALD

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Challenging the status quo a key aim

In the fifth of a series of profiles of party leaders, political editor Mike Houlahan talks to Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about . . .

Two Chrises clash in debate

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and his National counterpart Christopher Luxon face off in the first...

'Better than a couple of cents off your beans and carrots': Two Chrises clash in debate

For a political debate between two rivals, Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon spent a lot of their first verbal stoush agreeing with each other.

Southern candidates confirmed

Forty-five southerners have put their hand up to run in this year’s general election.

Financial toll rises for Barry Kloogh’s victims

The financial toll of Barry Kloogh’s theft from hundreds of southern investors continues to rise.

Leaders’ views clash on cost of living, crime

For a political debate between two rivals, Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon spent a lot of their first verbal stoush agreeing with each other.

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It’s about the economy—and getting results

Christopher Luxon at the National party election campaign launch. PHOTO: REUTERS

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It’s about the economy—and getting results

In the fourth of a series of profiles of party leaders, political editor Mike Houlahan talks to National leader Christopher Luxon about empowering communities and rising to the...

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Ready to step up, make a difference for NZ

Green co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw. PHOTO: NZ HERALD

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Ready to step up, make a difference for NZ

In the third of a series of profiles of party leaders, political editor Mike Houlahan talks to Green co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw about being ready to govern and...

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Act aiming to consolidate base, bring change

Act New Zealand David Seymour leader will be aiming to double his caucus this election. PHOTO: NZ...

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Act aiming to consolidate base, bring change

In the second of a series of profiles of party leaders, political editor Mike Houlahan talks to Act New Zealand leader David Seymour about his party’s plans to hike...

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Election chance to offer new platform

Chris Hipkins faces a tough task to be re-elected as Prime Minister. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Election chance to offer new platform

In the first of a series of profiles of party leaders, political editor Mike Houlahan talks to Labour leader Chris Hipkins about Jacinda Ardern’s legacy and reinventing Labour in his own image.

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Points scored by all in important debate

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour and Labour Finance spokesman Grant Robertson spar at the ASB...

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Points scored by all in important debate

Political debates are a mixed breed.

Willis on spot over foreign home buyer tax plan

National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis endured an uncomfortable time at the ASB Great Debate in Queenstown last night, trying to convince a sceptical audience — let alone her political rivals —...

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Southern say: Gutsy showing on campaign trail

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announces expanded places for medical school trainees in Dunedin...

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Gutsy showing on campaign trail

OPINION: As symbolism goes, the start of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ day in Dunedin did not bode well.

Labour’s Verrall courts traditionally blue district

Labour Waitaki candidate Ethan Reille and Health Minister Ayesha Verrall front up to Oamaru...

Labour’s Verrall courts traditionally blue district

If there is one truism about electioneering, it is that politicians will go where the votes are.

More successful than given credit

Michael Woodhouse’s possibly final speech in Parliament. Photo: Parliament TV

More successful than given credit

In what is likely Michael Woodhouse's last week in Parliament the Dunedin list MP made several thoughtful contributions which should have reminded National of the skills it has so carelessly discarded.

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Heartfelt testimonies impress committees

Corinda Taylor testifies to a parliamentary select committee. PHOTO: PARLIAMENT

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Heartfelt testimonies impress committees

The final weeks of the parliamentary year are always hectic, as governments strive to get law changes through before the end of the final sitting block.

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