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Government sleepwalking into energy crisis? – NZOFP

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended missing the latest "Coalition of the Willing" virtual meeting on Ukraine, saying the 1am timing made it impractical...

Luxon mocked over Indian dance

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has copped a barrage of online ridicule after taking to the stage and dancing during India Day celebrations. India Day is...

Luxon says Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot’

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned Israel’s latest assault on Gaza City as “utterly appalling” and said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost...

Luxon and Albanese push for joint NZ–Australia Digital ID

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are advancing plans for a joint New Zealand–Australia digital identification system, a move critics...

Government proposes replacing NCEA with new national qualifications

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The Government has announced a plan to overhaul New Zealand’s secondary school qualification system, proposing to replace NCEA with two new national certificates aimed...

Luxon unveils plan to open DOC land for business and charge tourists at key sites

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The Government plans to overhaul rules governing the country’s conservation estate, potentially opening up one-third of the nation's land to expanded commercial use. Prime Minister...

Business and consumer groups urge Luxon to fix ‘broken’ energy market

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A powerful coalition of business and consumer organisations has issued a public plea to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to overhaul New Zealand’s "broken" energy...

Luxon pledges $16m in Ukraine aid

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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

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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

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

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