The Latest Breaking News from Jacinda Ardern

Much-loved former NZ MP Nikki Kaye dies at 44

The woman who defeated Jacinda Ardern at two New Zealand elections, moderate National MP Nikki Kaye, has died after a cancer battle, aged 44.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

New Zealand Government Punishes Gun Owners for Their Political Beliefs

The police targeted “sovereign citizens” for surveillance and disarmament.

Reason · Oct 25, 2024

Jacinda Ardern receives Damehood at Windsor Castle

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received her Damehood from Prince William at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024

Kamala Harris’ sudden political rise echoes that of another female politician, New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern

Kamala Harris’ quick, unexpected transformation from a low-profile vice president to the headline-dominating Democratic presidential nominee has upended the 2024 election in just a few short weeks.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024

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.

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

George Washington didn’t have biological children. So, why is the criticism of Kamala Harris touching such a nerve?

In the past week, old comments by Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance about people without children have resurfaced, offending huge swathes of the American public.

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Fears rightwing coalition will unwind NZ gun reforms brought in after Christchurch massacre

Advocates warn New Zealand laws brought in by Jacinda Ardern in wake of mosque shootings at risk in review spearheaded by former gun lobbyist

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2024

Labour wants to ban tenant bidding wars – it’s easier said than done though

One eye-catching policy currently being proposed by the Labour party is a ban on “bidding wars” in the private rented sector. In many high-pressure housing markets bidding by competing prospective tenants, instigated by the landlord or letting agent, results in tenants agreeing to pay a considerably higher rent than originally…

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

New Zealand's gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack, being revised by an ex-gun lobbyist

A New Zealand lawmaker says the government will overhaul the gun laws tightened after the mass shooting by a white supremacist five years ago

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024