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Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.

Jacinda Ardern: I was days away from learning if I’d run the country. But I waited on even bigger news

In an exclusive extract from her memoir, the former NZ leader writes that she had always “grappled with the idea that I was never quite good enough”.

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Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.

I just read Jacinda Ardern’s memoir. No wonder she didn’t last

The former New Zealand prime minister’s memoir isn’t a dry political affair; it’s full of sympathy, love and empathy.

  • Jenna Price
There’s a bumper selection of new books to read this June.

Estranged sisters and a curious gift: 14 new books to get stuck into this month

There are plenty of books heading our way as we head into winter. Here is a small sample.

  • Jason Steger
From left: Anthony Albanese’s approval rating has dropped, while Justin Trudeau is the latest progessive leader leaving the stage, along with Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. German chancellor Olaf Scholz faces the electorate next month, while Jacinda Ardern left politics in 2023.

Trudeau, Biden and Ardern are done. What’s eating the global left?

Australia may be an island, but it is not immune to the systemic forces sweeping across global politics.

  • Matthew Knott
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

‘Whitewash’: New Zealand foreign minister blasts Australian COVID inquiry

Winston Peters says his country’s pandemic royal commission will ask hard questions about Jacinda Ardern’s tough approach.

  • Matthew Knott
Jacinda Ardern, right, is made a Dame Grand Commander of the New Zealand Order of Merit by the Prince of Wales, left, at Windsor Castle on October 16.

Prince William makes republican Jacinda Ardern a dame

The former NZ PM said she was “incredibly honoured and very humbled” and felt it also acknowledged her family, colleagues and country.

  • India McTaggart
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese talks with Kurt M. Campbell, United States Deputy Secretary of State at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga.

Why are our leaders so loose in the Pacific?

Anthony Albanese’s hot-mic moment wasn’t like Peter Dutton’s joke about Pacific nations going underwater, but US official Kurt Campbell’s remarks were tantalising.

  • Matthew Knott
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern speaking on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Working for people, not power: Ardern’s hopes for future US president

Speaking on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern said voters craved “politics being done differently”.

  • Farrah Tomazin
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles during Question Time on Thursday.

Giles says he’s using drones to track freed foreign criminals

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles’ claim comes as several caucus colleagues are privately discussing his future in the portfolio.

  • Angus Thompson, Matthew Knott, James Massola and Olivia Ireland
NSW Premier Minns providing an update on the incident at Bondi Junction

Humanity rises above political sniping

Once again, In the face of catastrophe and in the worst circumstances, the best Australian characteristics shone through.

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