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New Zealand named COP28's 'Fossil of The Day'

A pledge to reopen New Zealand's waters to oil and gas exploration has won the country the "Fossil of The Day" award at the COP28 climate talks.

AAP · Dec 4, 2023

New Zealand smoking ban U-turn could be first of many steps to demolish Jacinda Ardern’s legacy

From housing reforms and workers’ rights to the Treaty of Waitangi, the new conservative coalition government is set to chip away at progressive policies enacted by the former prime minister, reports Maroosha Muzaffar

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Luxon Sworn In As New Prime Minister Of New Zealand

Former airline boss Christopher Luxon formally took office as New Zealand's prime minister Monday, vowing to tame inflation and bring down interest rates.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023

New Zealand's ex-Premier Jacinda Ardern will join conservation group to rally for environment action

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will work alongside leaders from Conservation International to advocate for climate action and improve people’s treatment of the environment

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

New Zealand's election winner dealt blow as full results shows he needs broader support to govern

Christopher Luxon was elected prime minister last month after Jacinda Arden stepped down in January

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023

Final New Zealand election results show National party will need populist NZ First to govern

Centre-right party loses two seats in final tally and will need to rely on traditional partner Act as well as NZ First to form coalition

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023

New Zealand's final election count means incoming premier Christopher Luxon needs broader support

A final vote count following a general election in New Zealand three weeks ago has changed the political equation for winner Christopher Luxon, whose conservative National Party will now need broader support to govern

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Calls for Peters to apologise after NZ terror gaffe

Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern has called on ex-deputy Winston Peters to correct the record after a shock claim arising from a terrorism coronial inquest.

AAP · Oct 25, 2023

New Zealand opens inquest into Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51

Proceedings are expected to last six weeks and will seek to ‘shine a light’ on what happened in March 2019.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2023