Jacinda Ardern
Ardern disappointed at Culture and Heritage Ministry data breach
The head of the Ministry of Culture and Heritage looks likely to keep her job despite a security breach exposing hundreds of people's private details to fraudsters.
Bernadette Cavanagh revealed the… Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia urges patience as Ihumātao protesters plan hikoi
Kiingi Tuheitia says opposing mana whenua at Ihumātao should be given as much time as needed to reach a resolution on the eve of a planned march on the Prime Minister's electorate office.
In an… Video, Audio
‘We have to try and do things differently’ - PM on prisons
The government has launched an ambitious plan to drastically cut the number of Maori in prison from 52 percent down to 16 - to match the overall Maori population. But can this be achieved? Does this… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum ends, unclear on fighting climate change
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion on Thursday night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change.
The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted… Audio
Ardern vs Australia at Pacific forum
Some sections of the Australian media are lashing out at prime minister Jacinda Ardern following her strong comments at the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Ardern pledges $150m at Tuvalu climate change talks
Pacific Island leaders are still in their retreat at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu, trying to find consensus on their commitments to addressing climate change.
Discussions were expected to be… Audio
Accused mosque shooter's letter: Lawyer urges against knee-jerk reaction
The government is being urged not to make a knee jerk legal reaction to revelations that the accused Christchurch gunman was able to pen and send a letter to an overseas supporter.
The Corrections… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern pledges $150m Pacific climate funding
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced $150 million dollars to boost New Zealand's climate change support for the Pacific. Ms Ardern made the announcement in Tuvalu where she's attending the… Audio
Pacific will want consensus around climate change - PM
There could be tensions at the Pacific Islands Forum today when the leaders gather for their retreat. Australia has come under fire from smaller Pacific nations for not doing enough to address climate… Audio
NZ's Ardern heads to Tuvalu, climate change high on agenda
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is travelling to Tuvalu today, for this year's Pacific Islands Forum. The theme is Securing Our Future in the Pacific - and how to deal with climate change… Audio
Jacinda Ardern heads to Tuvalu, climate change high on agenda
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is travelling to Tuvalu today, for this year's Pacific Islands Forum. The theme is Securing Our Future in the Pacific - and how to deal with climate change is expected to… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern discusses Fonterra problems
Dairy farmers are shaken by the latest news from Fonterra and say the loss of any dividend this year will hinder growth and paying down debt. The co-operative, which is New Zealand's largest company… Audio
$12m for waterway clean-ups 'a start' on massive problem
A $12 million fund to support community groups that work to clean up rivers and harbours was announced by the government on the weekend. Lois Williams reports. Audio
Jacinda Ardern discusses Ihumātao, Christchurch Call, NATO
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to Corin Dann about the increased police presence at Ihumātao, where a land protest is taking place.
She has not visited the site, and indicates no plan to visit… Audio
Simon Bridges asks questions on endless repeat. Why?
Simon Bridges asks the same question of the PM every day. Sometimes twice. It’s not even a very specific one. So why does he do it? Audio
Indian artist paints Jacinda Ardern's portrait - on an almond
An Indian artist who painted a portrait of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on an almond for her birthday today says he's going for a world record nut job. Aman Gulati says he's already painted the… Video, Audio
PM: Government won't intervene over Ihumātao dispute
The prime minister isn't budging on the Ihumātao standoff, repeatedly telling media today it's one for the developer and mana whenua to resolve. Jacinda Ardern was in Ohaupo near Hamilton today, where… Audio
Greens back down on Simon Bridges attack ad
This afternoon the Greens tweeted a video that took aim at the National Party leader', by making fun of his distinctive accent, and his low polling. Video, Audio