Politics
Government open to further changes to crack down on AI deepfake porn
The Govt's agenda is quite full but Ministers are open to talks on closing the loophole.
Latest from Jason Walls
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
War drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-up
PM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.
Luxon floats sending Navy ship into South China Sea
The move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.
Luxon tells major summit NZ’s risks are real as regional tensions flare
The PM spoke of conflict threats in the Asia-Pacific region during his Vietnam trip.
Luxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in Pacific
The Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean
Luxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensions
The looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.
Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit
As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.
Mike King’s message to Mental Health Minister following controversial alcohol comments
The minister disagrees with comments about alcohol use being a solution to mental health.
Jason Walls: The haka haunting the Prime Minister, half a world from home
OPINION: At Apec, the talk of the town is Te Pāti Māori's haka in Parliament.
'He has a lot of time for NZ': Chris Luxon bids farewell to Joe Biden at gala
And the PM reveals a concern China's President raised with him during their meeting.
Luxon raises ‘concerns’ with President Xi over China missile launch
The Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile landed in the Pacific Ocean.
PM Luxon speaks after 'constructive' meeting with China President Xi Jinping
The pair met for the first time on the sidelines of Apec in Peru this morning.
Luxon to use Apec to prepare for China charm offensive
Luxon is at Apec in Peru - and will met with China's Xi Jinping this morning
Luxon crams in Apec meetings as he eyes Presidents Xi and Biden with ‘new energy’
Luxon's off to Peru for Apec promising to maximise his time on the ground with leaders.
'Not just talk': Government pledges $20m to set up Pacific climate fund
Winston Peters says New Zealand’s put its money where its mouth is for climate funding.
A soggy Saturday in Samoa, with NZ’s First Lady Amanda Luxon
NZ's First Lady (or Gentleman) tends to stay out of the spotlight. Not today.
King Charles lays down Commonwealth climate gauntlet with warning of 'conflict'
There was no ambiguity as to the message royal wanted to convey to leaders.
‘Best of New Zealand:’ Luxon full of praise for Kiwi Manawanui taskforce
'Well done, my bald brother,' Luxon said to one NZDF personnel at the taskforce HQ.
Ready to meet King Charles, Luxon gears up to travel to Samoa for CHOGM trip; with sunken ship an issue
The PM's adamant the Manawanui saga won't detract from official events.
Willis’ candid advice to Wellington Mayor ahead of airport share sale meeting
Officials urged her to use her 'political capital' to help with financial issues.
The $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that cheque
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
Jason Walls: Luxon eyes bipartisan approach to solve $1 trillion infrastructure hole
OPINION: Jason Walls was on the road with PM Chris Luxon during his visit to Sydney.
‘Safety of Australians’ trumps Luxon’s calls for fairness on 501s debate
Luxon did manage to come away from the meeting with a few wins.
Luxon and Albanese meet in Canberra; Aukus and 501s on agenda
Luxon will push for a return to the deportation agreement with former PM Jacinda Ardern.
PM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'
PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.
Christopher Luxon prepares to lobby Australia's Anthony Albanese over 501s
He will push for a return to Australia's agreement with former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.
PM urges parents to be alert for meth-laced lollies distributed in food parcels
Christopher Luxon is in Sydney on an infrastructure and investment trip.
Luxon's ‘pretty direct’ message for Albanese: Deportees and infrastructure on agenda at third meeting
Christopher Luxon comes with a message on 501s for the Aussie PM.
Kāinga Ora sold $80 million of state housing in five years
Two Remuera properties were sold by the Govt housing agency for $2.3 million.
‘Godspeed’: Cost of PM's latest NZDF plane breakdown revealed
A breakdown in PNG, and an 11th-hour rescue mission from Air NZ: The final bill revealed
Exclusive poll: Do Kiwis want the PM to replace our breakdown-prone Boeing?
Christopher Luxon says the most recent aircraft breakdown was frustrating.
Revealed: The Government ghost offices costing taxpayers $300k
The now-disestablished Productivity Commission's lease doesn't expire until next year.