Lillian Hanly

Luxon's trip comes as Trump makes his first visit to the region since returning to the White House, amid continuing fallout from his 'Liberation Day' tariffs.

Luxon said he hoped to deepen relationships with regional leaders and unlock new opportunities for the country.

After a two-year policy drought, Labour's annouced its third policy in three days.

He said the party leadership was attempting to discredit him in a bid to "avoid accountability and protect their own power".

Public Service Commission defends use of social media ads about public sector negotiations.

The $200 million fund comes ahead of the party's highly-anticipated tax policy, expected this month.

Veterans support group 'No Duff' fears legislative amendments would further restrict access to assistance.

The final report from an advisory group on organised crime is calling on the government to urgently implement its proposed solutions.

The host of The Platform says a decision about a listener's complaint has been made 'completely illegally'.

Winston Peters, Free Speech Union and veteran journalist Sean Plunket react to BSA's decision to regulate podcasts and online media.

The Speaker has given MPs a dressing down over falling standards around leave, attendance and dress. Audio

A former co-leader says the party needs to take stock and have a clear vision for the election. Audio

The party has faced the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp, the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election and allegations of problematic leadership.

The Ngāti Wai chairperson called out after a speech by ACT's Todd Stephenson, who was outlining the government's position.

The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.

Young people wanting to get Jobseeker Support will now have to take a parental income test from November nex year.

A former ally has accused the party of operating like a "dictatorship".

The Toitū Te Tiriti movement has broken away from the political party, citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and a need for independence. Audio

Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

The government's changes set new welfare requirements for pig farming, but will not come into force until the end of 2035.

But Minister Matt Doocey acknowledges there are discrepancies across regions and more work needs to be done.

Last year, the government set five targets to measure progress in the health system, with the hope of improving healthcare in New Zealand. Audio

Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith said he was worried New Zealand was developing a "bespoke" legal system that incorporated concepts of tikanga Māori.

New Zealand's reputation could take a hit on the global stage over the government's decision not to recognise Palestine as a state at this time, an international relations expert says.

The minister claims New Zealand's "bespoke" legal system could discourage overseas investment.