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Muslims fear hate rising as seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attack approaches
Police now record about three hate incidents a week, totalling over 150 last year.
Latest from Jacinda Ardern
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Ardern breaks social media silence to share new life abroad
She also oversees a $5.1m Matariki Fund targeting cervical cancer in the Pacific.
Ardern responds to criticism from Royal Commission's final report into Covid response
The 323-page report is the inquiry’s final assessment of the NZ response to the pandemic.
Dame Jacinda Ardern a finalist for NZ's top book prize
Her memoir was released in 2025 and quickly topped NZ charts.
Confirmed: Ardern now living in Australia after reportedly being seen house-hunting in Sydney
The former Prime Minister was pictured with locals in a small town south of Sydney.
Moving houses? Ardern spotted inspecting Sydney beach homes
Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford were seen house-hunting in Sydney.
Australian writers' festival cancelled over barring of Palestinian author
More than 60 writers, including Jacinda Ardern, pulled out in protest.
Australian writers' festival director quits, Ardern and others boycott, after Palestinian author barred
Louise Adler quit after the board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah's event.
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Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?
There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.
Thomas Coughlan: What was really behind RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr's shock resignation?
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.
'Punch him in the face': Jacinda Ardern discusses former rival on Graham Norton Show
Ardern told Graham Norton she will not return to politics, it's for the next generation.
What the Queen told Jacinda Ardern about NZ during Covid lockdowns
Dame Jacinda Ardern says Queen Elizabeth II personally phoned her during the pandemic.
Watch: 'Oh my Lord, what is it?' – PM keeps Hosking Christmas gag going as pair swap gifts
The Newstalk ZB broadcaster and Luxon trade tongue-in-cheek gifts each Christmas.
'It absolutely politicised me': Dame Jacinda Ardern's candid advice to her younger self
The former PM speaks about growing up as a 'very earnest' young Mormon.
Jacinda Ardern makes guest appearance at Emilia Wickstead's London fashion launch
The Kiwi designer launched her new Little Girls Dresses line in Chelsea.
Jacinda Ardern to appear on The Graham Norton Show alongside Kate Winslet
The former Prime Minister is set to appear on the UK talk show on December 5.
Matthew Hooton: Bipartisan deals don’t build progress – leadership does
OPINION: Calls for bipartisan policymaking risk undermining democracy.
Is Luxon an ‘anti-Trump’? How Asian tour revealed their similarities – and differences
Analysis: The current NZ and US approaches to trade don't align.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's Future Fund has KiwiBuild vibes
Labour’s new Future Fund echoes the hurried launch of KiwiBuild in 2012.
Unauthorised Ardern book: Author opens up - 'I ended up liking her more but respecting her less'
David Cohen: 'She may have left the church, but the church never left her.'
From PM to picture books: How Jacinda Ardern found balance beyond politics
Our former Prime Minister shares what matters to her most, particularly on Sunday nights.
Dame Jacinda Ardern makes surprise cameo in Pike River film
The 20-second star turn no one saw coming.
Ardern documentary scores biggest NZ box office opening since 2018
In its first week in cinemas, the documentary made $417,000 at the box office.
I’m a busy working mum. This is what I thought of Jacinda Ardern’s children’s book
Does the former PM's new picture book Mum's Busy Work relate to the everyday working mum?
'Never a political story': Ardern documentary co-director responds to criticism
Critics said the doco "Prime Minister" lacks depth into policy decision making.
'The genocide must end': Jacinda Ardern's plea for Gaza
The former Prime Minister has published an opinion piece in the UK.
Ad battle: Is Briscoes Lady on move? Tom Phillips injunction: Ex-TV journo v media; Unauthorised Ardern book cover
The rise of top lawyer Linda Clark; New F1 TV rights deal; Unauthorised Ardern book cover.
'I found it so hard': The part of Ardern's book she 'hated' writing
The former PM tells Petra Bagust podcast why she had to leave her Mormon faith behind.
Mum or Mom? Jacinda Ardern launching children’s book in New York
The book is based on lessons taught to the former PM by her daughter Neve.