FED:New Zealand PM's Olympic vision in Australia visit New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is eyeing opportunities for his nation to capitalise on the Brisbane 2032 Olympics during a visit to Australia. AAP · Jun 5
Trans-Tasman ties never better despite tax jibe: PM The diplomatic relationship between Australia and New Zealand has never been stronger, both leaders insist, despite commentary over recent budget announcements. AAP · Jun 5
New Zealand's government plans to cut 14% of public sector jobs to slash spending New Zealand's government plans to lay off nearly 9,000 workers, cutting 14% of public sector jobs by 2029 The Independent UK · May 19
It was not racist: New Zealand woman says police came to her house for her 'Welcome to New India' FB post Renee-Rose Schwenke, a New Zealand woman, has claimed that police came knocking on her door, accusing her of a racist attitude after she posted a photo on Facebook with a caption reading: 'Welcome to New India'. It was a photo of herself with two men of Indian appearance in the… The Times of India · May 4
The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 28
'Butter chicken' slur adds heat on riven NZ government New Zealand's free trade agreement with India has split the coalition government and will be a major source of tension ahead of the November 7 election. AAP · Apr 25
Christopher Luxon shoots the messenger as nightmare New Zealand election scenario hangs over him An increasingly unpopular prime minister scolded the media after surviving a tense caucus vote. It was a masterclass – just not in the art of leadership The Guardian - AU · Apr 23
New Zealand minister criticised for ‘outright racist’ remark against Indians Wellington minister claims trade deal worth $1.8bn will bring a ‘butter chicken tsunami’ into New Zealand The Independent UK · Apr 22
Luxon lives on as leader. Public perception is a tougher challenge Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a caucus leadership vote and stays on as National Party leader. But the questions about his leadership style that brought the issue to a head are unlikely to simply melt away. The Conversation · Apr 21
Embattled New Zealand prime minister survives leadership vote and blames media for ‘soap opera’ Christopher Luxon says caucus meeting ‘clearly’ proves he has party support ahead of November national election The Guardian - AU · Apr 21
New Zealand’s PM Luxon survives leadership vote among own party months before polls Luxon tells reporters he had called for a confidence vote, in which he was successful The Independent UK · Apr 21
Iran-US war latest: Iranians burn American and Israeli flags after Trump declares ceasefire and re-opening of Strait of Hormuz The ‘double-sided ceasefire’ comes less than two hours before Trump was set to unleash devastating strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure The Independent UK · Apr 7
The Conversation · Mar 26 Distant conflict, local crisis: is this oil shock the wake-up call NZ needed? In recent years, there has been no shortage of warnings about the fragility of New Zealand’s largely imported fuel supply.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 New Zealand to provide money to 150,000 families to help with petrol prices IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 24 New Zealand to give cash payments to some families as US-Iran war deepens fuel crisis Just 47 days of combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks left in New Zealand
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24 New Zealand to give cash payments to some low income families as global fuel crisis worsens Policy begins on 1 April and is aimed to ease financial pressure as the price of fuel surges due to conflict in the Middle East
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23 New Zealand PM’s ratings dip as fragile economy fails to impress before November election, poll shows National leader Christopher Luxon drops in preferred PM stakes with rise in people saying country heading in wrong direction
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge Samoa and Tonga raise supply concerns with foreign partners as businesses and residents in Papua New Guinea grapple with higher fuel prices amid the Iran war
AAP · Mar 15 Samoa honours NZ PM Luxon with chiefly title New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has denied suggestions he requested a chiefly title be bestowed upon him during his visit to Samoa.
AAP · Mar 4 National sticking by unpopular Luxon for NZ election Christopher Luxon is a historically unpopular first-term New Zealand prime minister, but the door appears closed on an election year leadership switch.
The Conversation · Mar 3 The US-Israel attack on Iran paints NZ foreign policy into a corner The National-led coalition government missed a clear opportunity to defend the international rules-based order in its response to the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 How Commonwealth nations hold the key to removing Andrew from the line of succession The government’s move to exclude the disgraced former prince from the succession line will rely on 14 governments
Marie Claire · Feb 24 Two Commonwealth Countries Have Now Backed Plans for Andrew to Be Removed From Line of Succession "The bottom line is no one is above the law."