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Coalition bloc strengthens in latest poll
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up 1.4 points to 29.8 percent, while Labour is down 1.0 point to 33.4 percent, with...
Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a changed ministerial lineup, promoting new talent and reshaping key portfolios as the Government responds to ongoing economic...
Government releases latest fuel reserve figures
The Government has published its latest fuel supply data as it shifts to providing updates twice a week amid ongoing disruption linked to tensions...
Labour leads in latest poll
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows Labour extending its lead to 35.6 percent while National has dropped to 30.8 percent, marking a continued decline...
Luxon blames Iranian Gulf attacks for fuel price rises
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says attacks on fuel tankers and energy infrastructure in the Middle East are “leading directly to higher fuel prices for...
Right to Life believes that the PM Christopher Luxon does not deserve our trust!
Right to Life is a voice for our unborn and their mothers, we refuse to be silenced, you ignore us at your peril. Those who...
Labour edges ahead as National slips in latest poll
Labour has inched further ahead of National in the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll, with the opposition party gaining ground while the governing party records...
Luxon says he ‘misspoke’ in Iran comments
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged he “misspoke” when stating New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, clarifying he meant...
NZ government statement on Iran
Joint statement of PM Christopher Luxon and Hon. Winston Peters. New Zealand has consistently condemned Iran’s nuclear programme, its destabilising activities in the region and...
Government sleepwalking into energy crisis? – NZOFP
Yesterday the New Zealand government made a weak and hopeful energy announcement proposing to urgently build a new billion dollar LNG infrastructure, says the...
Luxon’s Waitangi speech – full text
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau Rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ki ngā mate, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Kia tatou te hoonga ora. E...
Luxon declines invitation to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed New Zealand will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, saying the government has decided...
NZ First third in latest state media poll
New Zealand First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, rising 1.1 points to 9.8 percent—its strongest result in the...
Mt Maunganui landslide: Luxon urges trust in experts
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged the public to place their trust in emergency and engineering experts as the recovery operation for six people...
Luxon’s India FTA: Whistleblower warns of ‘uncapped’ immigration and systemic fraud
Broadcaster Duncan Garner revealed claims from an immigration whistleblower warning the India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) deal will fundamentally weaken New Zealand’s control over...
General Election to be held on 7 November
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November. “Continuing the recent tradition of announcing the...
Luxon invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been invited to take part in a new US-led initiative on Gaza, with President Donald Trump proposing the creation...
U.S. nutrition shake-up sparks debate over missed export opportunity for NZ
A major overhaul of United States dietary guidelines under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has triggered debate in New Zealand...
NZ First rejects India free trade deal, citing risks to farmers and jobs
Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand First will oppose the newly announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a “bad deal” that...
Civilians and police officers honoured for life-saving courage with NZ Bravery Awards
Police officers who ran into floodwaters, burning buildings and fast-flowing rivers, alongside civilians who intervened in violent attacks, have been recognised at the 2025...
Measles — The right to know. For our children and grandchildren…
If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a...
Government holds majority in latest poll
The latest 1News Verian poll suggests the governing coalition would still comfortably command a majority in Parliament. National has risen to 36% after three consecutive...
Luxon slammed for “embarrassing” support of Ukraine as furious Kiwis accuse PM of backing corruption and foreign wars
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s latest declaration of support for Ukraine has triggered a torrent of public backlash, with critics accusing him of ignorance, globalist...
National pledges to lift KiwiSaver rates to 12% by 2032
A National Government elected next year would move to significantly boost New Zealanders’ retirement savings by gradually increasing KiwiSaver contribution rates to 12%, bringing...
Social media ban for under-16s to begin before Christmas as petition gains momentum
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed the government’s plan to introduce legislation before Christmas to ban under-16s from accessing social media, signalling his strong...
Backlash as Luxon hails Michelin Guide launch amid wave of restaurant closures
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s announcement that Michelin will publish a New Zealand guide has sparked sharp backlash from hospitality workers and the public, who...
Luxon urges countries to strengthen “rules-based order” amid shifting global trade
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says growing turbulence in global trade has become a wake-up call for many nations, fuelling new determination among world leaders...
Luxon meets Trump in South Korea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met face-to-face with US President Donald Trump in South Korea, describing the encounter as a valuable opportunity to strengthen...
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger Dies, aged 90
Jim Bolger, who led New Zealand through much of the 1990s, has died at the age of 90. Surrounded by his wife Joan, nine children,...
Review finds police failed ‘no surprises’ duty over ex-press secretary scandal
A government-ordered review into the scandal involving former Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has concluded that police should have notified ministers earlier under the...
National slips below 30% as NZ First surges – poll
National has fallen below 30 percent support in the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, dropping 3.5 points to 29.6 percent, while NZ First has climbed...
Massive new water storage for Northland – Jones
Horticulture and job opportunities in Northland will get a major boost with the completion of Te Waihekeora Reservoir, a large water storage project south...
Hipkins says ‘entire government’ must resign
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has refused to join former finance ministers Ruth Richardson and Roger Douglas in calling for Finance Minister Nicola Willis to...
New poll shows deadlocked parliament as Te Pāti Māori holds balance of power
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll points to a hung Parliament, with Labour edging ahead of National on 34.3 to 32.5 percent but unable to...
IKEA to open first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park on 4 December
Swedish retail giant IKEA has confirmed its first New Zealand store will officially open on 4 December at Sylvia Park in Auckland, with Prime...
ACT threatens Paris exit as Luxon stands firm on globalist Climate Accord
The ACT Party has called for New Zealand to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement unless it is reformed to allow lower emissions targets,...
Wealthy foreign investors can buy or build $5m luxury homes
The coalition government has confirmed a new exemption to New Zealand’s foreign buyers ban, allowing wealthy “golden visa” investors to purchase or build a...
‘Full-blown clown at the helm’: Luxon invites Taylor Swift to NZ following engagement announcement
Luxon mocked over cringe Taylor Swift engagement video. PM Christopher Luxon has drawn a wave of online ridicule after posting a video congratulating pop star...
Gene Tech Bill faces further delays amid ongoing scrutiny
PM Christopher Luxon has rejected claims that New Zealand First is stalling the government’s Gene Technology Bill, saying delays reflect the need to carefully...
Luxon skips late-night Ukraine meeting, cites time zone clash
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended missing the latest "Coalition of the Willing" virtual meeting on Ukraine, saying the 1am timing made it impractical...