Stories by Russell Palmer

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's "far too premature" to be confirming whether the public would be consulted on joining AUKUS Pillar 2.

The Prime has announced a commitment to triple two-way trade with Thailand by 2045, but it only requires maintaining current growth. Audio

Singapore's PM has warned small countries cannot solve the Middle East situation but efforts must be made to push for peace, after promising closer cooperation with NZ.

The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore.

Corrections is pushing back against claims it's been too slow to make changes after Covid.

The Ombudsman is warning prisons have not adjusted their approach since Covid lockdowns, with some prisoners left in isolation for 23 hours a day.

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has been asked to continue in his role - despite the law saying he must resign at age 72.

Facing questions over proposals to support the media, the PM and Media Minister only pointed to decades-old economic trends and Labour's legislation.

The government has confirmed the group who will recommend developments for fast-tracking.

Government departments that increased their staff numbers towards the end of last year have defended the hiring.

From eight countries, the experts in transport, urban planning, health and more raise "major concerns" about the draft policy statement on land transport.

The government's books are in worse shape than thought but the Finance Minister says she will deliver. Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the delay to announcing the Budget allowance shows the "level of dysfunction that this government seems to be operating under".

外交部长Winston Peters就新中、新印关系以及经贸、国防等领域话题接受RNZ访谈。

Autism NZ's chief executive Dane Dougan says their inboxes have been flooded by people wondering what's next during a "scary time". Audio

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has railed against the media again, over the reporting of his speech over the weekend.

The government argues the amount of funding has not been cut - just what it can be spent on.

Councils say a $200 million investment now would save lives and billions of dollars, and they're frustrated the minister has just referred them to "further conversations" with bureaucrats.

With Labour and National both taking time to reflect after the government's first 100 days, the leaders are looking at next steps - and engaging in a bit of verbal sparring.

The party's annual retreat has started with Chris Hipkins targeting the government, but Labour faces its own dilemma.

Luxon says at this point he does not believe the ACT leader has contravened the law.

3月8日为联合政府百日计划的截止日期，上任100天来其竞选承诺究竟达成了多少？有哪些仍然没有实现？本文带你一文总结政府答卷。

Analysis - And four others laws the government pushed through much faster than promised as it aimed for a big start to the term.

The government is signalling a stricter approach for those accessing emergency housing.

Defence Minister Judith Collins says buying a new plane to replace the ageing 757s - or setting up a lease arrangement - is too costly right now.