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New intelligence oversight appointments announced

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced four appointments to New Zealand’s intelligence oversight functions. The Honourable Robert Dobson KC has been appointed Chief Commissioner of...

The risks of biotechnology deregulation are unquantifiable

The Gene Technology Bill currently being introduced into the NZ parliament and fast-tracked will allow for the appointment of a regulator to categorise gene...

Uncanny coincidences in Manawanui sinking

Was the NZ Navy ship scuttled to ‘auto-correct’ Luxon’s 20% defence budget cut? The strange sinking of a New Zealand Navy ship in Samoa in...

Poultry exports suspended amid ‘Bird Flu outbreak’

New Zealand has suspended all poultry exports after detecting the "highly pathogenic" H7N6 bird flu at a Moeraki egg farm, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard...

Is the government really sincere in preventing the torture and abuse of children in state care?

Right to Life asks the Prime Minister: Why is he, his government and parliament still in denial about the torture and killing of unborn...

Luxon and Xi seek stronger ties at APEC Summit meeting

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Lima, marking their first official meeting. President...

Luxon’s apology to victims of abuse in care – full text of speech

Ngā kura mōrehu, Treasured survivors, kua ngaro, haere atu rā. those that have passed, farewell. Ngā kura mōrehu, Treasured survivors E whakawhaiti nei that have gathered here. Kei ngā...

Luxon highlights ASEAN’s role in ‘Indo-Pacific stability’ as East Asia Summit wraps up

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the vital role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in maintaining a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific during...

Government’s Q4 Action Plan aims to accelerate infrastructure development – Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the Government’s Quarter Four (Q4) Action Plan will focus on streamlining infrastructure development in New Zealand as...

Luxon and Peters to head to Tonga next week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Tonga next week to meet with Pacific leaders on priority regional issues,...

Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill faces uncertain future – State media

In an opinion piece in state media outlet RNZ, Jo Muir argues David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill has little chance of survival after being...

A week in politics that stole our rights and changed our nation forever

This week Judith Collins, Minister for Science and Technology, and Chris Luxon, Prime Minister, decided to introduce a policy change with a Laurel and Hardy...

‘You f***ing muppets!’: Government Genetic Engineering announcement met with public backlash

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins announced their intention to lift the country’s nearly 30-year ban on genetic...

Government looks to ‘transform’ maths education

The Government will transform maths education to tackle New Zealand’s chronic problem with maths and set kids – and New Zealand – up for...

Government accused of using ‘financial illiteracy’ claims as excuse for Te Whatu Ora board dismissal

Former board member of Health NZ Dr. Curtis Walker has criticised the government's claims of financial mismanagement, saying they were disinformation used as a...

Clark and Brash join forces to slam Luxon’s ‘radical’ foreign policy shift

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark and former National Party leader Don Brash have joined forces to criticise current Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for what...

‘Globalist sell-out’ Luxon told to send his own kids to fight in Ukraine following pro-NATO tweets

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has come under fire for his pro-NATO stance and tweets supporting Ukraine, with critics lambasting him for being a warmongering...

Luxon trip aiming to strengthen ties with NATO and US

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will embark on a strategic visit to the United States from July 9-12, aiming to enhance New Zealand’s international profile...

New cancer drugs expected soon, but full rollout to take over a year

New Zealand is set to see the introduction of new cancer drugs in the coming months, following the government's commitment of $604 million in...

Major business deals signed on Japan trip – Luxon

Significant business deals have been closed during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan this week, including in the areas of space,...

NZ ‘enhances’ North Korea sanctions monitoring – Luxon

New Zealand will enhance its defence contributions to monitoring violations of sanctions against North Korea, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. The enhancement will see...

Luxon’s Defence Force plane breaks down in PNG

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's trade mission to Japan encountered significant disruption due to a Defence Force plane malfunction during a brief stopover in Papua...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ for bilateral talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit New Zealand this week, marking the first visit by a Chinese premier since 2017. Prime Minister Christopher...

Luxon vows to fund new cancer treatments despite budget constraints

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed the National Party's commitment to funding 13 new cancer treatments, despite no allocations in Budget 2024. Luxon assured legacy...

‘Budget delivers on promises to Kiwis’ – Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 delivers on the Government’s promises, with savings across the public sector being reinvested in frontline services and...

‘National Māori Action Day’ ignites debate as protests loom

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins have issued warnings against unlawful strike actions ahead of the second 'National Māori Action Day'...

Local Government leaders send warning to Luxon, Peters and Reti over WHO Pandemic Treaty

As New Zealand prepares to participate in the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly (WHA77) starting on May 27, 2024, significant concerns have been voiced by...

Taxpayer funding of ‘Christchurch Call’ to end in June

The government has announced the end of taxpayer funding for the Christchurch Call, effective June 30. The decision comes as the controversial initiative transitions support...

Luxon announces changes to cabinet portfolios

Paul Goldsmith will take on responsibility for the Media and Communications portfolio, while Louise Upston will pick up the Disability Issues portfolio, Prime Minister...

500+ Ministry of Education jobs to be cut

The Ministry of Education has unveiled plans to slash 565 jobs. Combined with reductions announced by Oranga Tamariki, today's total public sector job cuts exceed...

Luxon’s electorate office vandalised again

Prime Minister Christoper Luxon's electoral office in east Auckland's Botany was vandalised for the third time in less than six months, with the latest...

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Right to Life asks the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon what action will his government take to protect the lives of the most persecuted community,...

Gun law reforms: Luxon vows not to introduce any new firearms

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has vowed not to introduce new firearms into New Zealand ahead of gun law reforms. Luxon told media he had been...

Premier House report shows need for extensive refurbishment

A report on the condition of Premier House has highlighted several major issues with building. Included in the report were concerns such as draughtiness, outdated...

Luxon won’t claim accommodation allowance

PM Christopher Luxon has decided not to claim a $52,000 accommodation allowance for living in his Wellington apartment and will repay $13,000 he had...

Govt puts travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers, designates Hamas a terrorist organisation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced travel bans on a number of extremist Israeli settlers who have committed violent...

Newshub downfall – government intervention unlikely says Luxon

The proposed shutdown of Newshub by owner Warner Brothers Discovery will lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told State-funded...

Hipkins’ popularity plummets according to latest poll

The latest 1News-Verian poll reveals minor shifts in party seats since the October election, with Labour gaining one seat while ACT and NZ First...

Luxon leaves ‘Big Gay Out’ early after heated encounter with protesters

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon exited the Big Gay Out festival in Auckland's Point Chevalier early after facing a pro-Palestine demonstration. The event, a celebration for...

Luxon delivers ‘State of the Nation’ speech

Luxon delivered the speech today in Auckland In his inaugural 'State of the Nation' speech, PM Christopher Luxon outlined a comprehensive plan he claims will...

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