Politics
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is pledging to continue a "considered" course amid "choppier waters" worldwide - even as former political leaders call for a…
RNZ 43 minutes ago
The prime minister says the China visit is important right now given the immense global uncertainty.
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Analysis:Ahead of his first visit to China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been at pains to present meetings with Chinese premier Xi Jinping and other leaders as advancing New Zealand's best…
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Australians trust NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon more than any other leader on the world stage, according to a new poll.
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"The amount of swearing from Labour MPs, I've never seen that before," the acting Prime Minister says.
RNZ 17 minutes ago
The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.
NZHerald 19 Jun 2025 11:51
The Prime Minister has poured cold water on the idea of complete visa waivers, or extended visas for "premium" travellers from China.
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The prime minister says the China visit is important right now given the immense global uncertainty.
RNZ
The Smokefree 2025 goal is only months away, but Māori smokefree advocates are concerned that Māori smoking rates have remained more than double that of the general population.
RNZ 2 minutes ago
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford was quizzed on Tuesday by MPs in the Education and Workforce Committee.
RNZ about 1 hour ago
The immigration minister Erica Stanford was quizzed on Tuesday by MPs in the Education and Workforce Committee.
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Peters said the provocative behaviour by both Israel and Iran is to be criticised. AUDIO
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Foreign Affairs is a portfolio that often receives bi-partisan respect. In an otherwise adversarial Scrutiny Week, Winston Peters' Foreign Affairs hearing was…
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The preference is for one commercial settlement but the government says it's open to recognising cultural groups under that.
RNZ 2:10 pm today
The preference is for one commercial settlement but the government says it's open to recognising cultural groups under that.
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Michael Forbes resigned as the PM's deputy chief press secretary after it was revealed he had made unconsented audio recordings.
RNZ 17 Jun 2025
Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.
NZHerald
Out-of-pocket first-home buyer calls for more protection for unsecured creditors.
RNZ about 1 hour ago
Months after buying, the customer was there was no stock, but the refund never came. AUDIO
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The Māori Development Minister has defended attacks by the opposition arguing he allowed targeted Māori funding to disappear under his watch.
RNZ 1 minute ago
Minister Tama Potaka says the first he heard of victims being turned away from emergency accommodation was in the House.
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More than 600 Kiwis died by suspected suicide last year, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. AUDIO
RNZ 37 minutes ago
The news - amid a stoush over the region's relationship with China - only emerged as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepares to meet Xi Jinping.
RNZ 23 minutes ago
Foreign Affairs minister informed the Cook Islands government of the pause in early June, but the information only just became public.
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The government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact growth, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.
RNZ 10:00 am today
News last updated:
Thursday, 19 June, 2025 21:03
Thursday, 19 June, 2025 21:03