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I was a non-believer, but now I too want a hug from Jacinda
Ardern had just been made deputy leader when I decided to give her a few words of advice. She politely rejected them. I'm glad she did.
- by Pam Corkery
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Analysis
NZ election
Ardern's win poses questions over the Greens and challenges for the centre-right
Jacinda Ardern's re-election poses questions for centre-right governments around the world about what voters want and expect from their leaders.
- by James Massola
NZ election
Ardern to crack on with government, won't comment on Greens alliance
Jacinda Ardern won't be drawn on whether the Greens will be part of her next government, which will be formed in a matter of weeks.
- by James Massola
NZ election
As it happened: Jacinda Ardern claims victory, Collins concedes defeat
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern looks to secure a second term amid nation's cannabis and euthanasia referendums
- by Laura Chung and James Massola
NZ election
Jacinda Ardern claims huge win in New Zealand's COVID-19 election
Almost 2 million people had cast their votes before election day in a poll dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by James Massola
NZ election
COVID dominates New Zealand election, though the country is virus-free
Jacinda Ardern looks set to win a second term because of her handling of the pandemic.
- by James Massola
Editorial
NZ election
Jacinda Ardern deserves another term
Faced with some of her nation's most harrowing times, the New Zealand Prime Minister has shown a remarkable level of compassion and competence.
- The Age's View
Flashback
From the Archives, 1972: Australia flies food to starving PNG highlands
On October 13, 1972, RAAF transport aircraft and helicopters started moving emergency food supplies to starving people in the New Guinea highlands. A combination of frost and drought had turned parts of the area into a wasteland, resulting in a famine.
- by Staff Writers
Good Weekend
The leader's not for #turning: is Jacinda Ardern really the future of liberal democracy?
Dealing with three catastrophes in her first term played well for Jacinda Ardern. However, if she wins New Zealand’s election, she’ll have to deliver some big policy successes to keep the Kiwis happy.
- by Peter Hartcher
Coronavirus pandemic
What women want: Female vote key but policies lacking in NZ election
Both Ardern's Labour and Collins' National parties have put the male-dominated infrastructure industry at the heart of their coronavirus recovery plans.
- by Praveen Menon
Courts
New Zealand man accused of shooting Australian dead in camper van pleads guilty
Mark Robert Garson was accused of shooting dead Australian tourist Sean McKinnon, 33, in 2019.
- by Libby Wilson