Jacinda Ardern
Tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā
It was a tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā as Government and opposition MPs turned up to take part in the annual celebrations on Wednesday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was surrounded by fans… Audio
Jacinda Ardern not committing to TPP details release
The Prime Minister is not committing to releasing details of the newly renegotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, but says the government intends to be as transparent as possible. The… Audio
PM gifted baby’s name during Ratana visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a warm welcome at Ratana today, where she was gifted a name for her baby. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Video, Audio
Ardern expected to speak at Waitangi
It is expected Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will speak on the Waitangi treaty grounds during the formal welcome, a move that would set her apart from former female leaders.
Govt to announce mental health inquiry
The details of an inquiry into mental health services will be announced by the Government today. It's one of the promises Labour made in last year's election campaign - and something it pledged to do… Audio
Jacinda Ardern to spend a week at Waitangi
Today the Government is announcing details of its proposed mental health inquiry, as the deadline for its first-100-days looms. The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says the Labour caucus has spent the… Audio
PM denies accidentally revealing baby's gender
The Prime Minister has denied accidentally revealing the sex of her baby in a radio interview.
Clarke Gayford's new role
The Prime Minister's partner, Clarke Gayford, tells us how he's feeling and whether he'll continue his work as well as taking care of the new baby when it's due in June. Audio
Another step for NZ's trail-blazing women in leadership
Analysis: While there will be inevitable worries that Jacinda Ardern can juggle running the country with a pregnancy, two former PMs say it's just another part of the job, writes Tim Watkin.
PM broke news to Peters over tea and sammies
Jacinda Ardern says assumptions about her deputy's prime ministerial ambitions are wrong, as she prepares to hand over the reins for six weeks. Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces pregnancy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's pregnancy announcement has largely been met with positive messages of support around the world over the weekend. Ms Ardern will take six weeks off after the baby is… Audio
Did the PM just win the next election?
Opinion - Babies symbolise new beginnings, love and hope - all on brand for Jacinda Ardern. But is the Prime Minister's pregnancy good news for Labour and National asks Brigitte Morten.
International media deliver opinions on Ardern
The Prime Minister's announcement yesterday she is hapū gave overseas media much to chew on, writes RNZ's Megan Whelan.
As it happened: PM announces pregnancy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's under no illusions about the difficulty of juggling parenthood and the prime ministership. Video
Jacinda Ardern on being pregnant
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to Alexa Cook about her pregnancy. Audio
PM announces she's pregnant
The Prime Minister is expecting in June, and Winston Peters will be Acting Prime Minister while she takes six week's leave. Audio
Jacinda Ardern on baby news: 'I'll be Prime Minister and a mum'
Jacinda Ardern will step down as Prime Minister for six weeks when she has her first baby in June, but says she will still be "fully contactable and available". Video
At a glance: PM's baby press conference
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford have spoken at length about the news she is expecting a child in June. Here are a few highlights from that conversation today. Video
PM's baby: No need for a public poster-child for perfect parenting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to become a very public example of a new normal with her newly announced pregnancy, writes Finlay Macdonald. Video
PM says she can only advocate for NZrs in Aus detention centres
We talk to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about standards NZrs are facing in Aus detention centres, the inquiry into state care abuse and what's coming in the year ahead. Audio
