Tag: Jacinda Ardern
Ian Powell: Sociopaths, psychopaths, the far-right and Jacinda Ardern
COMMENTARY: By Ian Powell
On 14 December 2022 German police arrested 25 people over what was called the “Reichsburger plot”. Two days later The Observer...
Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate...
RNZ News
Aotearoa New Zealand has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, says Helen...
‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’...
ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University
Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means...
The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’
"History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution...
Ardern’s resignation as NZ prime minister a game changer for 2023 general...
ANALYSIS: By Grant Duncan, Massey University
New Zealanders will have a new prime minister by February 7 and will go to the polls on October...
Ardern won’t back down on Māori advance if co-governance made key...
Whakaata Māori
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her Aotearoa New Zealand government will not back down on advancing Māori issues, even if National frames co-governance...
‘The time has come’, says Zelensky in fresh appeal to NZ...
RNZ News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an address to New Zealand's Parliament today and the government has pledged an additional $3 million of humanitarian...
NZ covid inquiry must look at response to specific communities, Pasifika...
RNZ News
A Pasifika health leader hopes the Royal Commission into the Covid-19 pandemic will look into the equity of the response and resource allocation.
Prime...
NZ covid-19 traffic light system scrapped from midnight, says PM Jacinda...
RNZ News
All mask wearing requirements in Aotearoa New Zealand -- except in healthcare and aged care -- will be scrapped, and household contacts will...
John Minto: Where are the journalists to tackle NZ’s prime ministerial...
COMMENT: By John Minto
Deception and political spin crossed new boundaries this week with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, under pressure to explain the housing catastrophe...
Labour’s caucus suspends rogue MP Gaurav Sharma for ‘breach of...
RNZ News
Aotearoa New Zealand's ruling Labour's caucus has unanimously decided to suspend Hamilton West MP Dr Gaurav Sharma effective immediately in the wake of...
Russel Norman: Don’t be fooled by NZ greenwashing, the lack of...
ANALYSIS: By Russel Norman, executive director of Greenpeace Aotearoa
Only people power can ensure genuine enduring progress on climate and people need to know the...
NZ to provide $15m to support Samoa over climate change action
By Giles Dexter, RNZ News political reporter
New Zealand will provide $15 million to support Samoa with its climate change priorities.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made...
Climate crisis top Pacific agenda item and it’s a security issue,...
RNZ News
Addressing media on developments at the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says making sure the region is investing now...
Kiribati withdrawal from Pacific Islands Forum a major blow
By the RNZ Pacific editorial team in Suva
The 51st Pacific Forum Leaders (PIF) Meeting starting today has been dealt a major blow after the...
Aupito to attend Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji instead of Mahuta
RNZ Pacific
Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio will attend the Pacific Islands Forum in Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta's stead as she recovers from covid-19.
In...
Greenpeace condemns NZ silence on Pacific deep sea mining risks
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Greenpeace Aotearoa has condemned New Zealand for "standing by" while "deep wounds are inflicted on its Pacific neighbours" by silence over...
Luxon’s dilemma: when politics and morals don’t match in response to...
ANALYSIS: By Suze Wilson, Massey University
The US Supreme Court’s recent ruling to throw out Roe v Wade is an issue of relevance to political...
New Zealand and European Union secure historic free trade deal
By Jane Patterson, RNZ News political editor, and Katie Scotcher, political reporter, in Brussels
New Zealand and the European Union have struck an historic free...
Some see NZ’s invite to the NATO summit as a reward...
ANALYSIS: By Robert G. Patman, University of Otago
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s acceptance of an invitation to speak at this week’s NATO leaders’ summit in...
Personal beliefs ‘shouldn’t rob women of choice’, says Ardern on Roe...
RNZ News
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade "incredibly upsetting" as New Zealand politicians reacted to...
‘This is when we came of age’, says Māori leader on...
RNZ News
Today's Matariki celebrations signal the maturing of Aotearoa New Zealand, says Māori leader Sir Pou Temara.
A ceremony attended by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern...