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Labour, Hipkins slip to new low as NZ govt finds groove

Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand for nine months before losing the 2023 election, has polled just 13 per cent as preferred prime minister.

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In grief, Maori consider their next monarch

The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.

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Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.

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NZ backs Pacific Policing, commits to climate finance

New Zealand Chris Luxon enjoyed a joyful end to his first Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, mobbed by Tongan students on a primary school visit.

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Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging

There has been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.

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Climate gaffes mar New Zealand at Pacific Islands Forum

Back in Wellington after representing New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum summit, Winston Peters has sparked acrimony by downplaying climate change.

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Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.

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UN chief rebukes New Zealand's fossil fuel plans

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has continued his advocacy for climate action while on a two-day visit to New Zealand.

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UN Secretary-General Guterres to start Pacific swing

The leader of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, kicks off a two-week Pacific mission this week when he touches down in Samoa.

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Coalition government support steady in New Zealand

Chris Luxon's government would have been re-elected if an New Zealand election were held last week, a new political poll has shown.

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Sydney teacher charged with further alleged sexual offences – as it happened

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Luxon struggling to win over Kiwis in tough NZ times

As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon visits Austalia this week, it's clear that back home he is battling to win the affections of Kiwis.

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Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences.

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Luxon wants NZ to be 'force multiplier' for Australia

New Zealand's defence capability review will ensure Anzac forces can walk to the beat of the same drum, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

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NSW introduces legislation to overhaul environmental offset scheme – as it happened

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All eyes on deportees as NZ PM Luxon lands in Australia

NZ Prime Minister Chris Luxon's two-day trip to Australia will focus on infrastructure, foreign policy and, as usual for trans-Tasman talks, deportations.

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New Zealand prime minister Luxon to visit Australia

Deportations and immigration could find its way into trans-Tasman talks this week when Chris Luxon visits Australia for the annual Aust-NZ Leaders Meeting.

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Senator reveals why text messages with barrister deleted – as it happened

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Albanese brushes off verbal sledge from New Zealand PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon had insinuated Australians are stupid in a joke in parliament.

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Abuse rife in New Zealand state care: royal commission

A royal commission has found hundreds of thousands of New Zealand children were abused, tortured or killed while in state and faith-based care.

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New Zealand changing course on climate emissions

New Zealand's coalition government has dismantled many of the climate programs of Jacinda Ardern's government, and is without a pathway to a net-zero 2050.

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Pacific Islands Forum 'troika' heads to New Caledonia

The prime ministers of three Pacific nations will lead a mediation effort in crisis-hit New Caledonia next month.

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The week New Zealand fell to pieces

Failing infrastructure is bedeviling New Zealand, from broken ferries, pot-holed roads, poorly maintained power lines and seemingly everything in between.

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New Zealand to fund more cancer treatments

The New Zealand government has funded $NZ604 million worth of new medicines, including a suite of new cancer drugs.

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NZ PM Luxon heads home after blunder-ful Japan trip

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has labelled some Kiwi business leaders as the "C-List" in a gaffe revealing his fondness for the political fight.

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