Articles by Jamie Ensor
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Politics
'I reject the allegations': Hipkins holds stand-up following ex-wife's claims
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 3:09pmLabour leader Chris Hipkins is holding a media stand-up after he landed back in New Zealand from a holiday in Australia following...
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Barbara Edmonds speaks to media after Willis reveals Treasury's 'worst-case' inflation scenario
Monday, 16 March 2026, 2:57pmThirteen ships loaded with fuel are on the way to New Zealand and three further ships are slated to leave, Finance Minister...
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Watch: Willis reveals Treasury's 'worst case scenario' for inflation from Iran war
Monday, 16 March 2026, 11:00amThirteen ships loaded with fuel are on the way to New Zealand and three further ships are slated to leave, Finance Minister...
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Green MPs suffer drops in draft list, Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 4:15pmA handful of Green MPs have been ranked so far down a draft party list that their return to Parliament will be at risk if...
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Luxon’s diary blank for first three weeks of 2026 – but PM says he was working 'intensely'
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 3:59pmThe Prime Minister says he was working “intensely” despite his diary not showing any entries for nearly the first three weeks...
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Willow-Jean Prime loses key portfolio in Labour caucus reshuffle after departure of several MPs
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 12:37pmMP Willow-Jean Prime has lost education in a reshuffle of the Labour Party, with the portfolio being handed to Ginny Andersen. Among...
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Key spoke with Luxon over weekend amid leadership speculation
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 4:11pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to former leader Sir John Key over the weekend amid leadership speculation arising...
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'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New Zealand
Monday, 9 March 2026, 2:12pmUS President Donald Trump’s pick for New Zealand Ambassador says his priority in Wellington will be “expanding our defence...
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Willis says Kiwis are 'impatient' for expecting quick cost-of-living turnaround
Monday, 2 March 2026, 11:52amFinance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled New Zealanders “impatient” for electing the Government and expecting it would...
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Iran blasts NZ for ‘misinformation’, says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 2:45pmThe Iranian Embassy has accused New Zealand of “misinformation” and taking “inhumane measures” after an announcement from...
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Government quietly ditches quarterly actions plans that committed it to 'raise energy', 'take decisions'
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 1:04pmThe Government has ditched the quarterly action plans that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said helped focus the public...
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Energy Minister claims LNG 'levy' announced yesterday isn’t a levy as Labour attacks 'gas tax'
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 12:45pmEnergy Minister Simon Watts is claiming a self-described “levy” the Government announced less than 24 hours ago is actually...
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Government confirms raft of changes to NZ driver licence tests
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 11:40amThe Government has confirmed a raft of changes to New Zealand’s driver licence testing regime, including ending the need...
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‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 4:36pmThe Trade Minister has instructed New Zealand officials in Washington DC to monitor developments stemming from a social media...
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'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage rates
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 4:16pmFinance Minister Nicola Willis is suggesting New Zealanders “shop around” after Westpac hiked some fixed-term mortgage rates,...
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Coster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'
Sunday, 7 December 2025, 1:20pmFormer Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has denied knowledge of an email protocol that Police Minister Mark Mitchell said...
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Revealed: The cost to become a NZ citizen is about to increase substantially
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 11:59amThe cost of applying to become a New Zealand citizen is about to increase by nearly $100 for adults. The Department of Internal...
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Labour MP deletes post complaining Govt didn’t invite her to event, despite invite from organiser
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 1:43pmLabour MP Ingrid Leary has removed a Facebook post complaining it was “pretty rude of this government not to invite me” to...
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The four drugs NZ drivers will soon be tested for
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 1:24pmThe Government has confirmed police will soon begin checking drivers for THC (cannabis), methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy)...
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'Take them out': Labour unconcerned if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at election
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 12:13pmThe Labour Party will campaign “vigorously” to win back the Māori seats, with leader Chris Hipkins expressing no concern...
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Govt to remove requirement for school boards to give effect to Treaty of Waitangi
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 7:10amThe Government will remove a requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, but will still make clear...
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Revealed: Luxon could dine alongside Trump
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 8:55pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon could come face-to-face with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Luxon is scheduled...
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Hipkins taken 'by surprise' after questions over health policy suddenly appearing in media
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 3:47pmLabour leader Chris Hipkins admits being taken “by surprise” by questions over a party health policy that suddenly appeared...
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Hipkins defends lack of costings for first economic policy as Luxon labels it ‘dribble'
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 1:23pmLabour’s Chris Hipkins has defended the lack of costings for his party’s first major economic policy amid an attack by National’s...
