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Luxon pledges $16m in Ukraine aid

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced $16 million in new support for Ukraine, reaffirming "New Zealand’s solidarity" ahead of his attendance at a NATO...

Luxon meets with Xi

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday local time, marking a "key moment" in strengthening diplomatic and economic...

Political and diplomatic figures press Luxon to re-balance China policy amid closer US defence ties

A group of former NZ political leaders, including Helen Clark, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Don Brash, and Sir David Carter, have publicly urged PM Christopher...

Luxon orders review in wake of Forbes resignation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has launched an inter-agency review into vetting and disclosure processes for ministerial staff following the resignation of his deputy chief...

PM’s Acting Dep. Press Secretary and ex-Stuff journalist resigns over secret recordings of women

Michael Forbes, the acting deputy chief press secretary to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and a former Stuff journalist, has resigned following allegations that he...

Proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks outrage

Critics slam under-16 social media ban as authoritarian overreach, warning it paves way for digital surveillance and universal online ID. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has...

Government extends military support for Ukraine until 2026, total aid reaches $152m

New Zealand will continue its military assistance to Ukraine through December 2026, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reaffirming "unwavering" support for Ukraine against Russia's. Up...

Government unveils 38 new measures in Q2 Plan to ‘drive economic growth’

The Government has unveiled its latest quarterly plan, outlining 38 new actions it will take over the next three months to grow the economy...

Government pulls plug on Auckland America’s Cup bid

The government has rejected a $75 million proposal to host the next America's Cup in Auckland, citing fiscal responsibility and prioritisation of essential services...

Calls for accountability after autistic 11-year-old mistakenly detained in Mental Health Unit

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed deep distress over the wrongful detention of an autistic, non-verbal 11-year-old girl who was mistaken for a 20-year-old...

NZ and India deepen ties with trade, defence, and cooperation agreements

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have strengthened diplomatic and economic ties during Luxon’s visit to India, announcing new trade...

NZ & India launch Comprehensive FTA negotiations

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay today announced New Zealand and India have formally launched negotiations on a Comprehensive...

Luxon says NZ stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Ukraine

PM Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed New Zealand's commitment to standing "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine, after participating in a virtual summit on the issue. The...

Hipkins overtakes Luxon as preferred PM as centre-left gains in new poll

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has overtaken Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as the preferred leader, while the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll suggests the centre-left bloc...

Luxon tells school lunch moaners to make a Marmite sandwich

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has downplayed concerns over issues with the new school lunch programme, telling those dissatisfied with the programme to "make a...

Luxon condemned for undermining Trump’s peace efforts in Ukraine

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ignited a storm of criticism after posting a tweet reaffirming his government's "steadfast support for Ukraine" in its war...

Luxon announces “major upgrade” to relationship with Viet Nam

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Vietnamese counterpart, His Excellency Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, have today announced the elevation of the New Zealand-Viet...

Luxon criticises China for failing to notify over warship activity

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed that China did not inform New Zealand about its warship task group, which included a destroyer or cruiser, a...

Manurewa Marae Inquiry: Government agencies failed to safeguard census and health data

A government inquiry has found that agencies responsible for safeguarding personal Census and Covid-19 vaccination data collected at Manurewa Marae failed to implement appropriate...

Tamaki hits back at Luxon over charitable status threat

Destiny Church has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Kiwi values and standing against what it sees as political interference and the imposition of radical...

Investor visa scheme revamped to attract wealthy foreigners

The government is overhauling its investor visa programme to attract more foreign capital, replacing the underutilised 'Active Investor Plus' visa with two new categories...

Luxon calls for unity and progress on Waitangi Day

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon marked Waitangi Day with a call for unity and progress, emphasising the importance of resolving remaining Treaty settlements and creating...

Prime Minister, stop the killing of God’s precious infants!

If we cannot trust the Prime Minister to protect our unborn children, then why should we trust him to protect us? How can he, as...

Luxon rules out Treaty referendum

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has ruled out supporting a public referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi if requested by ACT in post-2026 election negotiations. Speaking...

Luxon: ‘State of the Nation’ 2025

Full text of PM Christopher Luxon's State of the Nation speech, 2025. Ka nui te mihi kia koutou. Kia ora, good morning, talofa, malo e lelei,...

Luxon reshuffles cabinet

Summary of changes made to cabinet announced by PM Christopher Luxon today. Shane Reti: Lost the Health portfolio to Simeon Brown. Gained the new role...

Luxon’s reshuffle to focus on health and economy, Reti expected to lose key portfolio – reports

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s first major reshuffle since forming the government in December 2023 is set to shift focus to health and economic challenges,...

Labour overtakes National in latest poll as economic concerns dominate voter sentiment

The Labour Party has overtaken National in the polls for the first time since April 2023, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, a...

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...

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