Politics

News image for PM Christopher Luxon shrugs off critics as he heads to China
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 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.
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News image for 'The inequities aren't closing' - Māori still a long way from Smokefree 2025 goal
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

News image for Fiery debate over deportations, parent visas, asylum and Gaza
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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News image for Government open to multiple Ngāpuhi groupings in settlement
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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News image for Deadline set for press secretary sex scandal investigation
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.
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News image for 'I feel so helpless' - unsecured creditors need more protection, says appliance customer
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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News image for 'By Seymour, for Māori?' - Tama Potaka defends Māori targeted funding cut
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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News image for Plan to combat 'stubbornly high' suicide rates launched
More than 600 Kiwis died by suspected suicide last year, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. AUDIO
RNZ     37 minutes ago

News image for NZ halt to Cook Islands funding kept quiet for two weeks
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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News image for Government to give itself power to override councils on housing
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

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Thursday, 19 June, 2025 21:03