Politics

The heads of NZ and PNG have met to discuss signing a new partnership agreement between the countries, regional issues and more places for horticultural workers in New Zealand.

A one-term government, funding for cancer medications and the quality of TVNZ's broadcasting were hot topics of discussion.

The first batch of Russian and Belarusian athletes have been cleared to compete at the Olympics, but others have failed a vetting process over the war in Ukraine.

The House - Despite Parliament having supremacy, governments often play the boss. This week the tables will turn as ministers face up to backbenchers. Audio

Luxon says his objectives are to reinvigorate existing business, promote investment and develop his relationship with Japan's PM.

Chinese premier Li Qiang has visited Fonterra's headquarters in Auckland before departing for Australia on Saturday.

Chris Bishop said on Thursday Simeon Brown had "already signalled that each of our new Roads of National Significance will be tolled". But will they?

Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as South Africa's president on Friday after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with the main opposition party.

The United States unilaterally added New Zealand to its military-industrial base framework 18 months ago.

"There are all sorts of inconsistencies that this consultation could help with," the chair of a think tank says.

An agency involved in promoting the census and Covid-19 vaccination drive says it welcomes an inquiry into private data protection.

Analysis - The government gets serious about the alleged misuse of census data, and there are more revelations about MPs paying rent to themselves with taxpayer dollars.