Treaty Principles Bill: Why David Seymour might want it to fail
The bill's first debate is set for today but Act may be eyeing the 2026 election.
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Luxon talks about his phone call with Trump
Christopher Luxon discussed his phone call with Donald Trump during an interview with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB
Luxon offers tips for Musk as Trump assigns role for tech mogul
The Trump statement said the department may be the 'Manhattan Project' of 'our time'.
Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris leads Hīkoi in Dunedin
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is being supported nationwide, with Dunedin also doing its part to protest. Video / Takuta Ferris
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Christchurch
A large group of supporters have also gathered in Christchurch, backing the movement and message of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Video / Supplied
Hīkoi protest: Traffic delays continue as thousands arrive in Auckland's CBD
The convoy of demonstrators protesting Government policies affecting Māori has arrived in New Zealand’s largest city and “significant delays” are expected in Auckland today.
Ryan Bridge: Taming inflation, the Grinch that threatens Christmas
OPINION: We all need to adjust our expectations to match our current reality.
PM Christopher Luxon opens NZ's most expensive new office block
The concept was to 'bring a suburban campus-style building right into downtown'.
State abuse apology: Luxon criticised for absence during survivors' speeches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had to leave to prepare for his own formal Crown apology but maintains he's fully engaged in the process.
Luxon talks to Trump: 'Obvious' respect in first phone call
PM says US President-elect spoke 'very warmly' about New Zealand in their first chat.
‘He has a lot of attachment to New Zealand’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on his phone call earlier today with president-elect Donald Trump. Video / Mark Mitchell
Luxon speaks to Trump, congratulates him on 'historic' election win
PM snubs Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB to chat with Trump.
Simon Wilson: Could Trump happen here?
OPINION: We have an essential precondition; mainstream politicians aren't fixing things.
Thousands expected to take part in hīkoi sparked by Treaty Principles Bill
Groups left Cape Reinga and Bluff this morning, aiming to meet on the steps of Parliament in nine days' time. Video / TVNZ
PM open to meeting hīkoi protesters as parties call for conscience vote on Treaty bill
The demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.
Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: 'Dehumanising': Govt to outlaw strip-searching of children in response to abuse in state care
Luxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.
Speaker lets journalist cover state abuse apology at Parliament
Brownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.
Claire Trevett: Seymour, the champion at making life difficult for Luxon
OPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.
'Afraid of taking on hard issues': Seymour criticises National over Treaty Principles Bill
The controversial bill was introduced in Parliament yesterday.
What's in PM Chris Luxon's bag of tricks for dealing with Donald Trump?
Elon Musk and Luxon's US-based business background could prove political assets
Luxon: Donald Trump’s victory a 'comprehensive win'
Christopher Luxon spoke this morning from the opening of a new aluminium can factory in South Auckland. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Audrey Young: Trump 2.0, Treaty bill tweaks and a media brickbat
OPINION: Kamala Harris conceded with a speech full of soaring and meaningless rhetoric.
Treaty Principles Bill: Wording to be revealed tomorrow amid fierce criticism
The bill will be introduced tomorrow.
Minister defends proposing bootcamp providers have use-of-force powers against kids, but can’t say who they could be
She wouldn’t say what safeguards may be included against these powers.
PM claimed no conversation on use-of-force in boot camps, despite Cabinet already agreeing to it
Christopher Luxon has now acknowledged it was an issue addressed by Cabinet.
Watch: PM announces trial of new ‘intensive’ education programme
Christopher Luxon was joined by Education Minister Erica Stanford.
Luxon admits he needs to ‘work harder on corporate speak’
Luxon says his habit of using 'corporate speak' doesn't mean he's out of touch with NZ.
Editorial: Govt plans to slash red tape on building consents should be cautiously welcomed
OPINION: Homes need to be built quicker but not at the expense of standards.
Claire Trevett: Dodging hospital protests won't help Luxon's problem in health go away
Turning a blind eye to protesters won't help Luxon address the problem with health.
Audrey Young: Trump warnings fall flat in final days of presidential race
OPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.
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NZ's first lady stunned in local designers on her trip with her Prime Minister husband.
The PM ponders a CGT on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Todd Clark, Blair Drysdale.
'Incredibly stupid people': Seymour skeptical of Nazi language ban, PM praised for position
“We are up for those conversations.”