Luxon, Starmer talk war and cost of living in call
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke with his British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday night to discuss the Iran and Ukraine wars, as well as the cost of living. Luxon…
Air NZ Launches Three New Christchurch International Routes
Air New Zealand has announced the launch of three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch, marking a major boost for South Island connectivity and economic growth. The airline confirmed that…
Poll shows NZ First voters want to keep National in government
The Taxpayers Union says its latest poll, from Curia, shows most NZ First supporters want National to remain in government. The right-wing lobby group last week released the headline results…
Christopher Luxon signals immigration policy, more capital spending in Budget 2026
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised “careful” immigration policy and signalled more capital spending than expected in an annual pre-Budget speech. Speaking about the need for social cohesion, Luxon highlighted…
Driving benefits from the India–New Zealand FTA
As New Zealand (NZ) inches closer to signing the comprehensive bilateral “new-wave” Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded in December 2025, a detailed analysis in a recent op-ed piece provides important…
Indian community welcomes ‘momentous’ free trade deal
New Zealand’s Indian community has welcomed the government’s decision to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement with India next week in New Delhi, describing it as a major milestone in…
New Zealand and India free trade agreement confirmed
New Zealand’s long-awaited free trade agreement with India will be signed next week, marking a major milestone in trade relations between the two countries. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay…
The war in the Middle East is impacting New Zealand-Christopher Luxon
We entered this challenging time in a stronger position than we would have been if this had happened two years ago, but the impacts are still tough for people.Many New…
Christopher Luxon’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on PM’s relationship with Samoa’s new leader
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s relationship with Samoa’s new leader will be put on display today after the Samoan Government was forced to clear up confusion over whether Luxon personally requested…
Winston on the rise? Party leaders react to 1News poll
Winston Peters asked about the latest 1News poll. (Source: 1News) He’s not normally a fan of them, but Winston Peters may have cause to smile at the latest 1News poll…
HariPrabodham NZ: historic spiritual centre opens in West Auckland!
HariPrabodham New Zealand’s historic community spiritual venture was formally unveiled in West Auckland with the inauguration of the Harisumiran Community Centre, highlighting the growing social, cultural and economic contribution of…
Luxon heckled, Peters fiery as politicians speak at Waitangi
Christopher Luxon (Source: 1News) Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced heckling from the crowd as he spoke at Waitangi today, where political leaders clashed over the Treaty amid calls for unity.…
Luxon arrives at Waitangi for Iwi Chairs Forum meeting
Photo / Adam Pearse Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Waitangi for a meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum. Shortly after 10am, Luxon was driven to Waitangi’s Copthorne Hotel.…
Government announces ‘Clarity’: Standardised school reports on students’ learning and assesment.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford are set to outline a significant shift in how student progress is measured and reported in New Zealand schools, speaking this…
PM Christopher Luxon: “Tariffs aren’t the answer”
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says tariffs are not the solution as tensions rise between the United States and the European Union over Greenland. Speaking after his State of the…
Building Opportunity in 2026: Growing New Zealand’s Economy-Christopher Luxon
Hello and welcome to 2026. I hope that you managed to enjoy a great Christmas and New Year, surrounded by family and friends. I got to enjoy spending some time…
Fixing the Basics: Controlling Rates and Reforming Local Government-Christopher Luxon
National has been clear with councils – focus on the basics. Fix the pipes, collect the rubbish, and fill the potholes. Despite that, if you have opened your rates bill…