Jacinda Ardern
All eyes on Ardern ahead of first step onto world stage at APEC
Jacinda Ardern is flying to Vietnam as she prepares to take her first step onto the world stage this weekend, when she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security. Video, Audio
50-50 chance of TPP deal - Ardern
The Prime Minister says there is a fifty-fifty chance of a deal being reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Ardern takes first step on world stage at APEC
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is on the world stage for the first time this weekend, when she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security. Ms Ardern leaves for APEC in… Audio
Shambolic start to Parliament as Mallard elected Speaker
The Government will be hoping today's formal State Opening of Parliament will run more smoothly than yesterday's shambles. MPs were sworn in yesterday morning without a hitch, but when it came time… Audio
Ardern refuses to side step Australia over Manus detainees
The New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to side-step Australia and negotiate directly with Papua New Guinea over taking desperate Manus Island detainees. Audio
Paid parental leave boost could hurt small businesses
Paid parental leave is being increased - from July next year, the leave will be extended by a month to 22 weeks and it'll be extended yet again by another month in 2020. Business New Zealand says that… Audio
Paid parental leave to increase to 26 weeks by 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the paid parental leave extension will cost $325 million over the four year forecast period, which fits within Labour's fiscal plan. Video, Audio
Ardern in Australia
PM Jacinda Ardern has met with her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull.They've discussed fees for NZ students and Manus refugees. Audio
Manus Island refugees: Jacinda Ardern likely to come under more pressure to do more
Opinion - Jacinda Ardern is talking tougher with Australia but may come under pressure from the Green Party to do more to help the Manus Island refugees, writes Brent Edwards.
Ardern's offer to take Manus 150 stays open
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to side-step Australia and negotiate directly with Papua New Guinea over taking desperate Manus Island detainees. This is despite Australia's Prime… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won't bypass Australia over Manus
The Prime Minister has ruled out negotiating directly with the Papua New Guinea government over taking Manus Island detainees.
Jane Patterson: Jacinda Ardern and Malcolm Turnbull to meet
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was winging her way to Australia on Sunday morning, where she was to meet with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson previews… Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when their business ends up in the headlines in ways they can’t foresee. But would it be better for the…
Manus situation 'a humanitarian emergency'
An Australian senator is urging Jacinda Ardern to increase the number of refugees New Zealand is willing to take from Manus Island. Ms Ardern said last week the previous government's commitment to… Audio
Ardern makes list of most powerful women in global politics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been named the 13th most powerful woman in global politics by Forbes magazine.
Jacinda Ardern speaks to CNN in first international interview as PM
In her first major international interview as prime minister, Jacinda Ardern tells CNN about the challenges her government faces.
Fleeting weekend visit to Australia for PM Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will travel to Sydney on Sunday to meet her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull in her first official overseas engagement as Prime Minister. Audio
Ardern to have first overseas visit as PM
Jacinda Ardern is making a flying visit to Australia this weekend in her first official overseas engagement as prime minister.
Cost of policy promises to be revealed by end of year - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says NZ will know by the end of the year how much the policies of the new government will cost the country.
Jacinda Ardern's faces 100 days challenge
It's been official for less than a week and the new government is already under pressure to reveal how much its policies will cost the country and what can actually be achieved. The clock is ticking… Audio
