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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...

Luxon orders review in wake of Forbes resignation

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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