Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister. AAP · Jun 4, 2024
Tax cuts and tourist fees in NZ budget 'clean-up job' Income tax relief for Kiwis and higher fees for tourists have been revealed in the first budget of New Zealand's coalition government. AAP · May 29, 2024
Cuts and tax relief take centre stage for NZ Budget New Zealanders will learn the size of their tax relief when Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers the right-leaning coalition's first budget. AAP · May 29, 2024
New Zealand in recession but MPs get pay rise New Zealand's MPs will get modest pay increases, starting with 2.8 per cent this year, in the first wage rise in six years. AAP · Apr 30, 2024
'How I roll': New Zealand PM Luxon sacks two ministers Two underperforming ministers have been stripped of portfolios in New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon's first cabinet reshuffle. AAP · Apr 24, 2024
NZ PM Luxon interested in Taiwan trade, not travel Taiwanese officials have given a clear indication they would like to increase trade ties with New Zealand, which is aiming to boost business with Asia. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Scott Morrison urges NZ nukes rethink, AUKUS engagement Former prime minister Scott Morrison has used a visit to Wellington to point out opportunities for New Zealand from the defence pact AUKUS. AAP · Apr 12, 2024
Peters attacks Clark over NZ foreign policy shift New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in the United States taking meetings with officials but insists an AUKUS tie-up is not a done deal. AAP · Apr 9, 2024
Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return New Zealand leaders need to "keep their nerve" and not fall under Washington DC's influence according to Helen Clark, who senses a major foreign policy shift. AAP · Apr 9, 2024
Luxon government unveils big-picture changes for NZ Cutting crime, emissions and welfare recipients are among nine key government targets unveiled by New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
NZ PM Luxon announces Southeast Asia mission A New Zealand delegation led by Prime Minister Chris Luxon will visit Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines next week. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
Dutton in Wellington for global conservatives gathering Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will meet with his conservative counterpart Chris Luxon in Wellington on Thursday. AAP · Apr 3, 2024
New Zealand eyes Australian building product standards Prime Minister Chris Luxon has announced New Zealand will move to adopt Australian building standards and allow use of more Australian building products. AAP · Apr 3, 2024
New Zealand PM Luxon drops latest quarterly plan Pledges to "raise energy" in international engagement and "take decisions" in the New Zealand government's quarterly plan have drawn criticism. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
AAP · Mar 28, 2024 Fundamentalists target NZ's rainbow street crossings LGBTQI advocates, regional mayors and Prime Minister Chris Luxon have all called out fundamentalists behind attacks on New Zealand's rainbow street crossings.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament China remains a "very good friend", New Zealand's intelligence minister says, despite a Beijing-backed cyber attack on the NZ parliament and MPs.
AAP · Mar 25, 2024 Dolphin SailGP cancellation sparks NZ-wide debate Prime Minister Chris Luxon says New Zealand should axe regulations after environmental protections for an endangered dolphin stopped a SailGP race.
AAP · Mar 19, 2024 NZ Deputy PM Peters says PM Luxon misinformed by media New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has spent the week brawling with media after comparing policies of the previous government to Nazi Germany.
AAP · Mar 19, 2024 New Zealand bemused by Australia's best friend debate New Zealand doesn't mind playing second fiddle to the United States as Australia's most trusted international partner.
AAP · Mar 18, 2024 New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to visit China after an invitation from visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
AAP · Mar 15, 2024 Hipkins charts course for post-pandemic NZ Labour New Zealand Labour isn't planning to release major policies until 2026 as it retreats into its communities following 2023's election loss.
AAP · Mar 14, 2024 Gun law reform fears on NZ Mosques terror anniversary New Zealand will this week mark five years since Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant murdered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.
AAP · Mar 4, 2024 'Not ideal': NZ Defence Force plane lets down PM Luxon New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is scrambling to make his way to Melbourne on commercial flights after a breakdown of his Defence Force plane.
AAP · Mar 4, 2024 NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon will meet a range of leaders in Melbourne this week after being invited to the ASEAN summit.
AAP · Feb 29, 2024 NZ PM Luxon U-Turns over $52k accommodation handout New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has pledged to pay taxpayers back $13,000 after outrage at him claiming an allowance to stay in his own apartment.