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4 years

Whoa! That’s quite something to wake up to

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Based on his actions today I’ve written a five word opinion piece: David Seymour is a cockwomble

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New National Party leadership just used Paul Goldsmith as an example of a Māori MP on its predominantly white front bench. A surprised Paul Goldsmith then cleared things by saying no, I’m not Māori. You can’t make this shit up.

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Finally!!! Thrilled to join the Today team today 😜

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#Brutal

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An honour to meet and interview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 🇺🇦 Full interview on Today FM, next Wednesday 17th August from 6.30am

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Devastated. Love our strong Today FM whanau. Thank you for your messages.

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Jacinda Ardern voted YES for recreational cannabis

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Collins gone

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"People who are frightened by co-governance think they’ll be locked out of access... When what it really means is that involving iwi in a myriad of decisions can actually result in a better country." - Chris Finlayson

Chris Finlayson: Co-governance should be embraced — not feared | E-Tangata

“A decade of my life was spent on Treaty settlements. I think many people would be a lot more sympathetic toward the notion of co-governance if they learned the things that I was able to learn as a...

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Thank you to @guardian for inviting me to write about *that* interview

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Tova O'Brien: my 'feral' interview with Covid-19 denier Jami-Lee Ross

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Thoroughly looking forward to speaking with @susannareid100 and @piersmorgan on Good Morning Britain shortly #GMB

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@ChrisPenknz Lol rich

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Judith

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Coming up #Decision2020

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It took a lot to get that smile out of him ⁦ @NewshubNationNZ ⁩

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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gets knocked down by Chumbawamba for using their song as he “barks his divisive, small-minded, bigoted policies”

UK band takes aim at Peters' use of hit song after ‘Nazi’ comments

“I get knocked down, but I get up again”: The deputy PM has been using the song Tubthumping at political appearances recently - but the band isn’t impressed.

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DISMISS AND DO NOT SPREAD MISINFORMATION ABOUT THE COUNTRY MOVING INTO LOCK DOWN. It’s irresponsible false information which serves no purpose but to panic and cause anxiety.

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6 years

The very very very delicate art of satirical diplomacy. Jacinda Ardern’s take on the UN laughing at Donald Trump #UNGA

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OPINION: Simon Bridges has some apologising to do. “Light-hearted" banter is no excuse for ignorance and ridicule.

Tova O'Brien: Simon Bridges has some apologising to do | Newshub

The Leader of the Opposition's "brain fart" on Friday was "loutish, transphobic rubbish", writes Tova O'Brien.

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3 years

The Prime Minister trying to shut down debate on hate speech on @TheAMShowNZ isn’t a great way to start the consultation on proposed changes

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4 years

Thank you for the kind messages from family, friends, colleagues & strangers who have been in touch today & every day. I’ve been overwhelmed in the best way. Thank you too to the SST’s @kellydennettnz & @tracy_watkins both kick ass formidable journalists

Tova O'Brien abuse 'peak troll'

The TV reporter has copped a fair amount of flak holding the Government to account.

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5 years

The govt ends the year with a broken promise. Hundreds of pages of documents relating to Karel Sroubek released on Friday afternoon 2 days after parliament has risen. Jacinda Ardern promised to be the most open and transparent this govt - this is an utter farce.

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2 years

Dear Prime Minister before you go casting further aspersions on nurses take a listen to this nurse we spoke to who’d love to keep doing her dream job in aged care in her dream country NZ but you’re forcing her to take her valuable skills to Australia

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3 years

@JudithCollinsMP @NewshubPolitics Multiple sources. Feel free to give me a call - or we can do this. Whatever.

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10 months

Mega misstep from Labour on paid parental leave. Jacinda Ardern came back to work six weeks after having Neve. It would have been unconscionable for her cabinet colleagues - Hipkins and Sepuloni - to tell her she needed to stay at home longer to breastfeed

Are we seeing a return of the Labour nanny state - quite literally?

Jacinda Ardern returned to work six weeks after having her daughter. Imagine her cabinet colleagues telling her to stay home longer to breastfeed, writes Tova O'Brien.

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Merry Xmas from @NewshubPolitics 😘

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Contrary to the soc med experts the Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield pulled @Jasonwalls92 aside today to say he thought the question about Trump's bleach injections was fair. Great call, thanks DG.

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The Beehive flag at half mast for the victims of the Christchurch attacks

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3 years

Hi @ApostleTamaki

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki set to face charges over anti-lockdown protest | Newshub

Police are in the final stages of their investigation.

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Jacinda Ardern has misled the public and shut down debate on hate speech laws

Tova O'Brien: Jacinda Ardern has misled the public and shut down debate on hate speech laws |...

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Jacinda Ardern promises to make Matariki a new public holiday if elected

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2 years

Luxon

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2 years

One down..

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It is NOT ok to call the Prime Minister a ‘stupid little girl’. That kind of sexist name calling has NO place in ‘cut and thrust’ or ‘heat of the moment’ politics

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This did not fill me with faith in our new Police Minister

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6 years

Welcome to the world little Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford

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9 months

Super psyched! First episode dropping this Thursday 💃🏻

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Travelling in Wgtn’s new buses is helping me understand what it’s like to be the liquid in a glow stick

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2 years

I quit!

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Newshub understands David Clark is about to resign

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2 years

National Party source just described the situation as “gridlock”

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We will be going live at 11.15pm on Newshub Late with the latest breaking news on the National Party. Simon Bridges v Judith Collins.

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4 years

Exclusive: Greens co-leader James Shaw held his ministerial colleagues to political ransom. Refused to sign off on $3b worth or projects unless he got his Green School funding ⁦ @NewshubPolitics ⁩

Green co-leader James Shaw refused to sign-off on $3bn of infrastructure projects unless Green...

Newshub has obtained an email that went to Government ministers and the Treasury.

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3 years

BREAKING: @Newshub is thrilled to announce we’re adding a new member to our political team. @AmeliaJWade is already a formidable, smart, thoughtful & fierce member of the Press Gallery. Now she is part of the Newshub fam and we could not be happier, lucky us! @NewshubPolitics

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7 years

Sunset at Tyne Cot cemetery where 520 New Zealand soldiers are buried #Passchendaele100

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2 years

We revealed on Today FM this evening that the government’s cost of living payment appears to even be going to temp migrants who have left NZ. IRD and the Minister’s Office have been unable to explain the botch up. We have Minister Parker on the show at 7am tomorrow @TodayFM_nz

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We reported to @nzpolice a man who was spouting white supremacist ideology on parliament grounds, making horrific comments about Chch terror attacks. We kept him talking so cops could locate him.. police came out but let him walk away, didn’t follow and still haven’t located him

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Thank you to everyone who sent such kind messages of support and congrats. I’ve been completely overwhelmed. The 4yrs I spent in the press gallery were some of the best I’ve had as a journalist. I can’t wait to come back as Newshub’s Political Editor

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Health Minister should have at least offered his resignation to the Prime Minister. Putting people at risk during the lockdown is not ok for anyone let alone the guy who’s supposed to be in charge ⁦ @NewshubPolitics ⁩

Health Minister's mountain biking controversy: Search and rescue say it puts volunteers at risk |...

"It's the type of activity that things can go wrong."

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It’s stories like Louise Parsons’ that are the reason David Clark should not remain as Health Minister. She couldn’t be there for her step-father’s cremation on the same weekend Clark drove to the beach for a walk #uniteagainstcovid

Health Minister David Clark's COVID-19 rule-flouting a 'slap in the face' - mourner | Newshub

"That's the best way to describe it."

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OPINION: NZ First is in the crapper

Winston Peters is out of the bedroom, into the bathroom

OPINION: In a cost of living crisis, a housing crisis, a climate crisis and a health crisis, NZ First is fixated on toilets.

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Best. News. Ever. 🥰 Jenna Lynch named Newshub's political editor | Newshub ⁦ @JennaLynchNZ ⁩ ⁦ @NewshubPolitics ⁩

Jenna Lynch named Newshub's political editor | Newshub

She will start in the role in 2022.

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Gerry Brownlee realising the tin foil hat approach isn’t the right approach ⁦ @NewshubPolitics ⁩

Gerry Brownlee backtracks on comments as Government ministers hit out at spread of 'misinformation'...

Gerry Brownlee doesn't think there's "anything conspiratorial" in his comments.

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Chief to chief. Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison meet face to face for the first time since Ardern was in Oz last Feb and we had our first covid case

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@nealejones I can’t believe it. Are the new covid rules according to the cops that everyone has to follow the covid rules unless you’re a false prophet willing to jeopardise the entire response en masse?

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Man tells women what is abortion is like

No woman has been made to feel like a criminal for abortion - Alfred Ngaro | Newshub

He previously posted on Facebook likening abortion to the Holocaust.

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This is outrageous and I'm sorry, but the Minister of Health calling it 'morally reprehensible' is a bit rich considering it's her ministry giving these things the green light

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Vape retailers are getting around incoming rules to stop youth vaping - 27 new stores have opened within a few mins walk from schools in just 8 weeks:

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Brendon McCullum tells a crowd at Lords that he stands by his statements and evidence against Chris Cairns

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The moment at National Party HQ when Chris Hipkins said he’d called Chris Luxon to concede, swiftly followed by boos and jeers when he celebrated Labour’s record on child poverty

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Tonight on ⁦ @NewshubNZ ⁩ at 6pm.. a poll which launches a bazooka into the election campaign ⁦ @NewshubPolitics ⁩

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Getting ready for our first interview with incoming Prime Minister ⁦ @chrishipkins ⁩ on ⁦ @TodayFM_nz ⁩

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‘Judith Collins is no longer leader of the National Party’ - Shane Reti

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Great answer from Jacinda Ardern when asked if she will learn from Winston Peters: It will be a partnership, we'll learn from each other

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Chris Luxon appearing increasingly tetchy when asked about Winston Peters and now ACT leader David Seymour - with his growing popularity - looks likes he’s calling the shots for any potential right block government

Seymour pushes Luxon into an uncomfortable corner

ANALYSIS: ACT leader David Seymour has categorically ruled out working with Winston Peters, making life difficult for National.

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@JudithCollinsMP @NewshubPolitics @cjsbishop Can you please point to where in the story I said you hadn’t? #fibber

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Simon Bridges put yesterday’s shifty show down to being a lawyer careful with his words - says the guy who called one of his MPs ‘fucking useless’

Tova O'Brien: Simon Bridges' shifty show | Newshub

Even some National MPs were concerned he looked dodgy.

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@winstonpeters My question was about why you told our producer you didn’t want to talk about Tauranga. It’s my job to ask questions. It’s your prerogative whether or not you answer - though I’d always prefer you did. Thanks for coming on the show. Always good talking to you.

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The Prime Minister’s baby is ‘super cute’ official statement from PM’s chief press secretary

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Despite her massive mandate, Ardern's agenda will be resolutely middle of the road. My take on the govt’s priorities for ⁦ @guardian ⁩

Despite her mandate, Ardern's agenda will be resolutely middle of the road | Tova O'Brien

Labour’s smart politics will come at the expense of its fundamental values, and be driven by its desire to stay in power

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Parliament is debating mosh pits. This is my dream. #nzpol

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Shane Reti temporary leader

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🤯

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Yesterday 🤯😬

National MPs already leaking as new leadership team of Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye suffers disastr...

Newshub has been told by National MPs that the new leadership is demanding loyalty.

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Phenomenal response from Simon Bridges to the expenses leak - wants a high court judge to investigate. Is that really a good use of a judge’s time? #limogate

Simon Bridges calls for independent review after expense leak | Newshub

He wants a High Court judge to lead it.

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‘Faultless’: Sir John Key praises Jacinda Ardern’s response to covid-19

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key praises Jacinda Ardern's 'faultless' COVID-19 communication |...

"Whatever you think of her decisions, she communicates really clearly and really well."

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Newshub was due to interview Minister Iain Lees-Galloway about cannabis drug testing now, he's just pulled out

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We don’t know where leadership presser will be because the two candidates want different locations - one wants the usual Legislative Council Chamber, the other wants the Banquet Hall where the annual Budget is released. Wow.

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3 years

Super psyched to join my good buddy @Simon_Shepherd and the brilliant @NewshubNationNZ team this year 🤘

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3 years

We are ecstatic to announce Newshub’s formidable Political Editor @TovaOBrien will join Simon Shepherd as co-host of Newshub Nation for 2021. See you Saturday at 9:30 am for our first show of the year #nationnz #nzpol

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Disgraceful is attacking a journalist for doing their job, fairly and accurately reporting on an issue his co-leader felt strongly about. Trumpian behaviour from James Shaw speaks to deeper ructions in the Greens.

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Today summed up nicely

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#cute

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Shame on you John - you’re retweeting absolute bullshit from a lying troll in the midst of a very upsetting situation.

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Jacinda Ardern posts pic of her midwife and her Prime Miniature. Hat was a gift from a member of the public. I can confirm that is the back of baby’s head - not the hat hiding its little face. @NewshubPolitics

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The notorious 11am press conference. David Clark resigned at one of these. The PM is holding an impromptu presser at 11am.

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Jacinda Ardern meets Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ahead of the Christchurch Call. He’s the only social media CEO to attend the Call. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg a no show. #christchurchcall

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The capital gains announcement will show this government up for what it really is: a NZ First led government

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Breaking: Paul Goldsmith has ruled out this brilliant idea

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New candidate for Auckland Central @PaulGoldsmithMP ?

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Joseph Parker’s promoter David Higgins drowned out by chants of ‘who are ya’ and ‘Anthony Joshua!’ At the weigh in #JoshuaParker

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Awks!

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Opinion: Strip Gloriavale of its charitable status immediately. It's no charity. It's an exploitative, profit driven, abusive employer @TodayFM_nz

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“We still live in a society that doesn't understand or value consent, to the point we can blame a young woman for her own death” - must read by @kirsty_johnston

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@JudithCollinsMP @NewshubPolitics Not unusual for media to put comments from other politicians (James Shaw) to the politician in question (you). Bizarre not to be able to straight up say yes you accept the voters’ verdict. October 17 another rogue poll? 😉

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Newshub can reveal the second round of testing of our border workers is off to a terrible start with just 200 of about 10,000 port workers tested so far ⁦ @JennaLynchNZ ⁩ ⁦ @NewshubPolitics ⁩