Politics
Digital resources unveiled to counter foreign interference
The material includes information on topics such as doxing, online abuse and harassment, examples of foreign interference and details on New Zealand's government agencies.
Call to merge govt ministries in NZ spark concerns over Pacific representation
A report recommends consolidating smaller government departments, including the ministries for Pacific Peoples, Ethnic Communities, and Women, to improve efficiency.
Indian community slams Shane Jones’ ‘Singh, Patel’ barb
The minister used two common Indian family names to argue that New Zealand's culture and character was changing irreversibly due to immigration. Audio
The Asian candidates seeking a council seat in Auckland
Around 10 people of Asian heritage are vying for a seat on Auckland Council.
Surge in Asian candidates contesting local boards in Auckland
Just two candidates of South Asian heritage won a seat on a community board in Auckland's local body elections in 2022.
Auckland mayoral candidates fail to impress ethnic community
Auckland's mayoral candidates failed to leave much of an impression on voters at a South Auckland community meeting on Sunday.
The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Wellington
More than 10 Asian candidates are standing for local body seats in the greater Wellington region.
Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.
The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Canterbury
More than 10 candidates of Asian origin are contesting local government seats in the Canterbury region.
The Asian candidates contesting mayoral seats in local elections
Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring in the race for the top local government seats in Kaipara District, Auckland, Wellington and Hutt City.
The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.
Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes season 3 Episode 14: Cheryl Waaka
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka represented Aotearoa New Zealand with pride… now she’s fighting stage four bowel cancer, which she believes could have been caught earlier. As the government walks back… Audio
A bellwether battle for the Māori vote and voice in Auckland
Henare vs Kaipara: Legacy, loyalty and the fight for Māori representation in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
NZ looks to learn from China's technology innovations
Artificial intelligence, robotics, electric vehicles and new forms of energy were a key focus of the 2025 China Business Summit.
Asian Youth MPs call for diversity in politics
Almost 19 percent of the 123 Youth MPs selected for this year's Youth Parliament can trace an Asian heritage.
Willow-Jean Prime on Education, Oranga Tamariki, Bootcamps, and a Settlement for Ngāpuhi
Labour spokesperson for Children and Education Willow-Jean Prime explains why she believes the education system and Oranga Tamariki are failing Māori, her opposition to ACT’s bootcamps, and why Shane… Video, Audio
Councils 'attractive targets' of foreign interference
Warning comes as the government sets sights on progressing legislation to criminalise foreign interference in its latest quarterly plan.
Luxon’s China visit receives mixed verdict
Where some can identify areas of success, others point to sectors that won't secure significant gains.
Luxon urged to widen focus of China visit beyond trade
Chinese community leaders call on the prime minister to strengthen people-to-people ties on his whirlwind trip. Audio
July 4 deadline for voters to enrol for Samoa election
Samoans living abroad must complete their full voter registration by 4 July.
