Cindy Kiro

The Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro has given the traditional Speech from the Throne to mark the official state opening of the new parliament. Her speech - written by the Prime Minister Christopher… Audio

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro says lessons have been learned following the breach of tikanga at an event leading up to King Charles' coronation.

High Commissioner to the UK Phil Goff caused… Audio

The Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro has honoured the passing of the Head of State. 

Dame Cindy asked the public to join together this evening to mark the Queen's lifetime of service.

In Wellington… Audio

A Parliament with no Speaker is a motley collection of disputants and debaters awaiting direction. This week Parliament elected itself a new leader and the Governor General affirmed their choice. We…

Forty members of a New Zealand Defence Force taua were among the 2000 military personnel taking part in the march near Buckingham Palace on Sunday as part of the weekend's Jubilee celebrations.

The… Audio

While she isn't able to be on the Treaty grounds, this is the first Waitangi Day for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro. She took up the role of Governor-General last year and is the first wāhine Māori… Audio

A photo essay from the formal swearing-in of our new Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro; and audio of the key speeches from the event.  Audio

Dame Cindy Kiro became New Zealand's first female Maori governor-general when she was sworn in at a ceremony at parliament this week. Audio

The House was at the swearing in of the new Govenor General and brings a few fun facts about the event and the role. Audio

Aotearoa New Zealand's first wāhine Māori Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, sworn in. Audio

The number of people being denied benefits because their partner earns too much has skyrocketed.

Jobseeker benefits can be cut to nothing depending on partners' incomes - despite recommendations that… Audio

Cindy Kiro reviews American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, published by Hachette NZ. Audio

Cindy Kiro reviews The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, which is published by Penguin Random House. Audio