Ardern
Spare Change - The Ardern Years
Jacinda Ardern left office as the most internationally renowned New Zealand political leader in a generation.
She was admired for her unique leadership style.
She wielded power with unmatched…
Tokomaru Bay call for help after flood tears community apart
Tokomaru Bay locals are calling for action and assurances from the Government as their community has been literally torn apart by a treacherous flood.
The Prime Minister has been visiting the tiny… Audio
Cherry growers hoping to entice Kiwi workers, but still need overseas help
With the border remaining closed to seasonal workers, cherry growers say they will could suffer huge losses during January's peak harvest time.
In the run up to Christmas, orchards hope to entice… Audio
Labour asking voters to back long term justice reform
Labour is asking voters to back its long term plan to reform the justice system.
In 2017 it promised change to break the cycle of offending and tackle the root causes of crime.
It set the target of… Audio
Govt funding to fill international student gap misses the mark for some
Disappointing, just a band-aid, missing the point - it seems the government's international student lifeline for the education sector is missing the pass mark.
A $51 million fund has been pledged to… Audio
Post-attack visit underlines China's importance to NZ - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told China's Premier she wanted to visit the country to underscore the importance of their relationship.
Huawei and regional security top PM's China visit agenda
It's been a long time coming but the prime minister has arrived in Beijing for whirlwind meetings with the most senior figures in the Chinese administration.
New 400-bed acute hospital planned for South Auckland
A 400-bed acute hospital is to be built south of Auckland City in the next 20 years and possibly another new hospital north of the city.
Business advisory body experts named
The newly-announced members of the Business Advisory Council will provide "free and frank" advice to the government, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
PM circumspect over National MP's sick leave
The prime minister says she wishes National MP Jami-Lee Ross well as he takes medical leave, but has little other comment about the situation.
PM: Labour would vote against 'Kiwi values' bill
Jacinda Ardern refutes the concept of NZ First's Respecting NZ Values Bill that imposes cultural conditions on migrants and refugees. Audio
Ardern's UN speech
The Prime Minister delivered an idealistic and aspirational speech to the United Nations General Assembly this morning. Jacinda Ardern put a stake in the ground for what New Zealand stands for and… Audio
Ardern: admiration overseas and denials over Handley at home
The Prime Minister continues to deliver aspirational messages in New York. Back home though Jacinda Ardern is having to dedicate some energy deflecting an escalation of interest in what she did and… Audio
PM accused of misleading parliament over Handley texts
The prime minister is facing accusations she misled Parliament after tech entrepeneur Derek Handley released copies of text messages between them.
PM's position on 'drug war' balanced and realistic
Opinion - The prime minister's rejection of President Donald Trump's "war on drugs" is correct and consistent with the previous government's position on human rights and drug control, writes Russell…
Ardern's special trip to Nauru
There's been a lot of attention on the Prime Minister's choice to go to Nauru later than the rest of the delegation for the Pacific Island Forum, on the Air Force 757 at a cost of around $80,000. Audio