The Prime Minister says the NZ First leader's comments caused "huge offence" to the Chinese-Kiwi community but he won't be sacking him as Foreign Minister.
Politics
Fri, Jul 31
2:32
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the comments as "attention-seeking" rather than firing his Foreign Minister.
Thu, Jul 30
The Prime Minister was pressed by reporters on the issue today at Parliament.
Tue, Jul 28
National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.
Thu, Jul 23
The former NZ First candidate was "channelling the manosphere," says Christopher Luxon in response to Nash's remarks about an MP's maternity leave.
Wed, Jul 22
The New Zealand First deputy leader made the comments over the weekend in relation to other political parties dealings with India.
Mon, Jul 20
The policy would only take effect if National forms the next government.
Wed, Jul 15
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is welcoming the Strategic Partnership agreed to by New Zealand and India but says there will be consequences if New Zealand does not fulfil its side of the deal.
Sun, Jul 12
National leader Christopher Luxon revealed the election pledge alongside trade spokesperson Todd McClay.
Sun, Jul 5
The Ombudsman warned of the "possibility" that government business may be routinely flowing through personal email accounts, which he deemed "concerning".
Wed, Jul 1
Housing Minister says allowing allow tenants to use KiwiSaver to pay bonds ended up in the "nice idea, but too difficult basket".
Mon, Jun 29
The last time Labour and National's ranking combined was this low was in 1996.
Tue, Jun 23
Meanwhile, leaders with parties down in the new poll have brushed off the results.
Both Labour and National have taken falls in the latest 1News Verian poll.
He is expected to speak from the Beehive theatrette at around 4pm.
Mon, Jun 22
Seymour said he thought the policy was "a big gift for the financial services sector" and was not sure if it would leave Kiwis financially better off.
Christopher Luxon has announced National will make it compulsory to be enrolled in KiwiSaver if it's re-elected in November.
Sun, Jun 21
The party's leadership rallied those in attendance, preparing them for the work ahead to "fight for every party vote".
Emergency services were called to the small fire yesterday morning.
Thu, Jun 4
Fire and Emergency NZ said it was called to the office on Millhouse Dr at 9.30am and sent one truck from Howick.
New Zealand
Wed, Jun 3
Luxon said Budget 2026 forecasts growth of 2.7% — higher than Australia, the UK, Canada, the EU and Japan.
Fri, May 29
The operating allowance for this year's Budget will also be smaller, Christopher Luxon announced in front of a business audience today.
Wed, May 13
Before question time today, Peters was asked by reporters who in his office made the error of releasing sensitive emails about NZ's stance on the US-Israeli bombing of Iran.
Thu, Apr 30
Her comments came after Luxon and Peters held talks following the release of emails over New Zealand's stance on the US-Israeli bombing of Iran.
Luxon will no longer appear every week, as he has during his time as PM - instead, his availability will be on a case-by-case basis.
Tue, Apr 28
