Jacinda Ardern
Police remain armed as security risk constantly being reviewed
Eleven days on from the Christchurch shootings, schools are running lockdown drills, large events are being moved indoors, and police remain armed - with no indication of when things will return to… Audio
Compassionate PM restoring old-time notion of public service
Opinion - Jacinda Ardern is doing something extraordinary - but should it be?
High level inquiry to probe Christchurch mosque attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, while plans are also underway for a National Memorial Day. Political Editor Jane… Video, Audio
The Nobel Peace Prize debate
There are calls for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to get the Nobel Peace Prize for her response to the Christchurch terror attack. Nearly 20,000 people have signed two petitions. Audio
Turkish president screens mosque shooting after Peters visit
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again played video of the Christchurch shootings at a political rally, just hours after Winston Peters said he understood the footage would no longer be… Audio
Peters heads to Turkey to 'set the record straight'
The Prime Minister says her deputy is on his way to Turkey to set the record straight. Winston Peters will be meeting with the Turkish President, days after a campaign rally where Recep Tayyip Erdogan… Audio
Crowds to stand guard for Friday prayers at mosques
Just a week after the Friday's terror attacks, the mosque where 42 people were killed is expected to open its doors to worshippers. The police are hoping to have Christchurch's main Al Noor Mosque… Audio
'We have a large number of loopholes' in gun laws - Ardern
The Prime Minister says New Zealand has been a blue print of what not to do with gun control. In Christchurch on Wednesday, Jacinda Ardern spoke to a crowd of domestic and international media that New… Audio
PM speaks to Cashmere High students
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called on Cashmere High students to help her rid the country of racism in the wake of Friday's terror attack.The school welcomed Ms Ardern with a rousing haka… Audio
NZ gun law reforms agreed on by govt, public awaits details
Governing parties are keeping their cards close to their chest as to how New Zealand's gun laws will change. Little more than 12 hours after the Christchurch attack the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Audio
No details yet on how gun laws will change
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern emerged from a lengthy Cabinet meeting today with no details of the promised tightening of gun laws. But she insists that's not a sign of conflict at the Cabinet table… Audio
PM announces formal inquiry into Christchurch massacre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a formal inquiry into Friday's massacre. Political Editor Jane Patterson is in our gallery studio and joins us live. Video, Audio
PM: Government to change gun laws within days
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet has made "in principle" decisions on gun laws, which will be made public by next Monday, 10 days after the Christchurch terrorist attack. Video, Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed this morning's harrowing news - that the number killed in the attack on two Christchurch mosques on Friday has reached 50. Another body was found as… Audio
Forty dead in Christchurch terror attack - PM
Forty people have died in a terror attack at two Christchurch mosques today, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. "This is unprecedented, unlike anything we've seen before". Ms Ardern says New Zealand… Video, Audio
PM speaks to media "This is one of New Zealand’s darkest days"
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on has described the shootings as being "one of New Zealand's darkest days". Ms Ardern has confirmed multiple scenes are involved, and one person is in custody. The… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern responds to quake-prone insurance woes
A consumer advocacy group says the Government needs to act to ensure people have guaranteed access to house and contents insurance. Some insurance companies, including one of the country's biggest… Audio
Date confirmed for postponed Chinese tourism event
The National Party is welcoming news the official launch of the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism event is back on. But it says that doesn't mean everything's now rosy in the relationship between the… Audio
What will happen to Kiwi jihadist in Syrian jail?
New Zealand can expect demands soon from Kurdish officials to take back the imprisoned Kiwi jihadi, Mark Taylor. The government here hasn't yet had any such request - but does have plans in place for… Audio
Kurds want to get rid of Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor
New Zealand can shortly expect demands from Kurdish officials to take the imprisoned Kiwi jihadi, Mark Taylor off their hands. The government here hasn't yet had any such request. Here's political… Audio