Jacinda Ardern
'#MeToo must become 'we too'' - Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just finished her speech to the United Nations General Assembly. She told the assembly countries need to work together to fix the challenges the world faces Jacinda… Audio
Jacinda Ardern addresses UN General Assembly
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told the United Nations General Assembly that countries need to work together to fix the challenges the world faces. Ms Ardern drew attention to what she called… Audio
PM, Labour staff implicated in Derek Handley saga - National
National says things are getting ever-murkier with the latest release of all of the Government documents and communications regarding the Chief Technology Officer position. Deputy leader Paula Bennett… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern cracks jokes on Stephen Colbert's show
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a hit with the audience when she appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joking about making him a citizen of Hobbiton and discussing her handshake strategy… Video, Audio
Ardern: trade and charm offensive
The PM's been charming Steven Colbert on The Late Show, she's been talking trade with Justin Trudeau. Audio
Ardern discusses trade with Canadian and Chilean leaders
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has met the leaders of Canada and Chile in New York to discuss trade.
Handley saga: Blast waves of political bomb shake confidence
Power Play - The ongoing Derek Handley saga has done little to promote public confidence in the government's "open and transparent" credentials, writes Jane Patterson.
PM's daughter makes global headlines with UN appearance
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve has made international headlines with an appearance in the General Assembly at the United Nations today.
Jacinda Ardern in New York, appears on NBC Today show
US television viewers have been introduced to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as she appeared on TODAY, NBC's morning show. The first topic of discussion was mixing motherhood with… Audio
Oil, gas ban: Govt warned of cost up to $23 billion
Government officials have warned the estimated cost to the Crown of banning new oil and gas exploration permits is anywhere between $1.2 billion and $23 billion. In April the Prime Minister Jacinda… Audio
Jacinda Ardern rejects Trump's call for war on drugs
The prime minister says New Zealand won't be signing up to a US call for global action on the war on drugs, preferring to take a health approach.
'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New… Audio
'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New…
AudioJacinda Ardern prepares for UN New York visit
The Prime Minister has cleared the decks before her trip to the United Nations next week. Jacinda Ardern leaves tomorrow for New York for the annual UN leader's week. Yesterday she removed Meka… Audio
Timing of Meka Whaitiri decision 'cynical' - Matthew Hooton
Political commentator Matthew Hooton says the firing of Meka Whaitiri from her ministerial role today is a "cynical stunt" from a "cynical government" to take the attention off the tax working group.
…Meka Whaitiri no longer a minister, remains as MP
Meka Whaitiri has been stripped of her Ministerial roles after being involved in an altercation with a staff member, but she will remain on as an MP and as co-chair of Labour's Māori caucus. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern booked to appear on Late Show
Jacinda Ardern has secured a spot on the American TV show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, later this month. Is this good publicity for New Zealand, or PR whitewashing? Audio
PM mixes up her numbers
In an interview this morning Jacinda Ardern suggested GDP growth would be positive despite not knowing the figures. Criticism has been swift - but are we being too harsh towards an innocent mistake? Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern: No cracks in coalition
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has dismissed suggestions of public humiliation by Winston Peters and is adamant there are no cracks in the coalition government. Audio
Jacinda Ardern defends Iraq extension, govt unity
The government's junior partner is attacking the decision to stay on in Iraq. The Green Party says the money would be better spent on humanitarian relief and the soldiers should be brought home. Prime… Audio