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Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".
NZ and Philippines pledge defence cooperation amid rising tensions
The commitment came after a sit-down meeting between Christopher Luxon and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr overnight. Audio
'Ambitious' trade pledge headlines Luxon's Thailand stop
The Prime has announced a commitment to triple two-way trade with Thailand by 2045, but it only requires maintaining current growth. Audio
Christopher Luxon touches down in Singapore, kicking off Southeast Asia tour
Escalating global tensions are sure to colour engagements during the prime minister's week-long trip.
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour
Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of international engagements.
Luxon's new 36-point to-do list
Goodbye 100-day plan - The government has a new list of big promises for the next three months. Audio
Why Hipkins has 'sympathy' for the government
Labour has conceded it could have done more to deal with disruptive state housing tenants while in government but says the current coalition is going too far.
Workplace Relations Minister vows to fix elusive Holidays Act
Brooke van Velden has also renewed attacks on Labour's minimum wage hikes, doubling of sick leave and the new Matariki public holiday.
Lee denies hiding, despite turning down all broadcast interviews
The broadcasting minister insists she is not ducking for cover, despite refusing all radio and TV interviews since the news of Newshub's impending closure.
What next as James Shaw leaves for greener pastures?
Power Play - While the Green Party has certainly reached the other side of government and is now settling back into opposition, one might question just how safely it has landed, Craig McCulloch…
'Not a recipe for a fairer society' - Robertson on ACT's push for flatter tax
David Seymour is on a mission to convince his coalition partners to revamp the tax system at this year's Budget. Audio
Ex-Greens defend party as questions arise over Ghahraman saga
Former MPs have come to the defence of the party over its handling of Golriz Ghahraman's fall from grace.
'Sometimes you lose' - Chris Hipkins reflects on 2023
Two months on from Labour's election-night shellacking, leader Chris Hipkins still cannot pinpoint what the party could have done differently during the campaign to win.
NZ Upgrade, Shovel-Ready programmes lacked transparency and rigour - Auditor-General
John Ryan has heavily criticised the $15 billion infrastructure spend-up during the pandemic, saying it should have ensured better transparency and value for money.
National and Labour defend Te Papa's right to display English version of Treaty of Waitangi
Both National and Labour have defended Te Papa's right to display an English version of the Treaty of Waitangi after it was defaced by protesters on Monday. Audio
Luxon on immigration 'singing from a different songsheet' after election - Labour
The Labour Party has conceded immigration settings may need to be tightened, but rejects National's criticism of its record.
New MP regrets 'stale, pale male' speech after defeat of Sri Lankan-born rival
New National MP Cameron Brewer has apologised for the "silly" comments made in his election night victory speech. Audio
联合执政谈判:Luxon、Seymour、Peters首次三方会面
Seymour表示会谈富有成效,但不能就此断言所有细节都已经敲定。对于本周二Peters缺席三方会谈的举动,他表示三个人在会谈中没提这件事。
Coalition talks: Luxon, Seymour, Peters meet
The first meeting between the leaders of all three parties negotiating to form a government has taken place, with Seymour calling it "congenial and promising".
'He deserves another shot' - Labour MPs to vote on Hipkins' leadership
Labour MPs expressed support for Chris Hipkins' leadership as they arrived for their first caucus meeting since the election result.
Anxious politicians discuss three-week wait for final results
ACT and the Greens say free and fair elections must not be sacrificed for a faster final result, as National's Christopher Luxon continues to express his frustration with delays.