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Luxon tells off Seymour over letter to United Nations
"I've just made it clear that I expect Winston Peters to be the person that engages with the UN," the prime minister told reporters.
Analysis: ACT's campaign calculus
The party's challenge this term has been - and remains - how to stand apart from its coalition partners without pulling apart the government. Audio
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
The new task force consists of police, major banks, telcos and digital platforms, and will roll out early next year.
NZ First now third most popular party, new poll shows
The latest political poll shows the coalition parties reasserting their lead.
Treaty Principles 2.0? Hearings begin into Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill
Analysis: A week of political scrutiny lies ahead for one of the government's most polarising bills.
Government begins negotiations with councils for regional deals
Mayors in Auckland, Otago and Western Bay of Plenty have signed memoranda of understandings with the coalition.
Watch: Justice Minister introduces stronger penalties for low-level theft
Shoplifters could be issued on-the-spot tickets up to $1000 as part of the government's latest crime crackdown.
Parliament's politics paused as MP pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
From hugs to waiata, Parliament paused politics to honour Kemp's legacy and the kaupapa she lived for. Audio
Tensions and timing test Luxon on first official China visit
Analysis - Luck was not on Christopher Luxon's side for his first official trip to China. Audio
Luxon concludes China trip: 'No evidence' of collaboration with West's foes
The prime minister has wrapped up his trip to China, dismissing suggestions the superpower is working with Russia, Iran and North Korea - as alleged by NATO's top official.
Luxon meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid Cook Island controversy
In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".
Issues pile up as PM prepares for President Xi Jinping meeting
Christopher Luxon heads into his meeting with China's President on Friday with an ever-growing list of topics to discuss.
No need to give China heads-up over decision to halt Cook Islands funding - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government saw no need to give China a heads-up over its decision to halt funding for the Cook Islands.
Christopher Luxon on blitz of promotional events in Shanghai
The PM's three-day trip to China comes at a time of increased rivalry between the superpower and the United States. Audio
Luxon arrives in China intent on building on positive
The prime minister says the China visit is important right now given the immense global uncertainty.
Luxon shrugs off critics as he heads to China
The Prime Minister is pledging to continue a "considered" course amid "choppier waters" worldwide - even as former political leaders call for a rethink. Audio
Christopher Luxon to meet Xi Jinping in visit to China
The Prime Minister will head to China next week - his first visit as prime minister before going on to the NATO summit.
Labour faces balancing act over haka protest
The saga over Te Pāti Māori's protest has ended - but it foreshadows fault lines to come, Craig McCulloch writes. Audio
Most voters wanted consultation on pay equity, poll shows
Nearly two thirds of the public believe the government should have first sought feedback on the controversial change, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll shows. Audio
