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Politics

As National slumps to a new low in the polls, senior MPs reassert they back their man. 

Another day of Luxon fending off questions about his leadership

Following Monday's record low polling, the Prime Minister continues to stare down queries about the security of his position.

Politics

6:30pm

3:58

Shane Jones

Jones' 'butter chicken tsunami' comment 'scaremongering', says PM

NZ First deputy leader cops a broadside from the Prime Minister for comments about NZ's free trade agreement with India.

Politics

6:00pm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves after the multinational virtual summit and press conference at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, Friday April 17, 2026.

Allies back UK PM as Mandelson and Epstein leave him fighting for job

Starmer will face restive lawmakers in Parliament Monday to fight for his job after the explosive revelation that Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the United States despite failing security checks.

Politics

10:23am

1:29

Christopher Luxon speaks at a post-Cabinet media conference (file image).

Luxon confronts caucus discontent after hitting lowest poll result as leader

The National leader spoke to Breakfast’s Tova O’Brien after a 1News poll delivered bad news for the PM.

Politics

10:21am

10:31

The agreement is set to be signed in the first half of next year.

Next stage in NZ-India free trade agreement confirmed

The official signing would trigger the formal legislative process, with the full text of the agreement and a national interest analysis to be tabled in Parliament.

Politics

9:13am

1:29

As National slumps to a new low in the polls, senior MPs reassert they back their man. 

Another day of Luxon fending off questions about his leadership

Following Monday's record low polling, the Prime Minister continues to stare down queries about the security of his position.

Politics

6:30pm

3:58

Shane Jones

Jones' 'butter chicken tsunami' comment 'scaremongering', says PM

NZ First deputy leader cops a broadside from the Prime Minister for comments about NZ's free trade agreement with India.

Politics

6:00pm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves after the multinational virtual summit and press conference at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, Friday April 17, 2026.

Allies back UK PM as Mandelson and Epstein leave him fighting for job

Starmer will face restive lawmakers in Parliament Monday to fight for his job after the explosive revelation that Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the United States despite failing security checks.

Politics

10:23am

1:29

Christopher Luxon speaks at a post-Cabinet media conference (file image).

Luxon confronts caucus discontent after hitting lowest poll result as leader

The National leader spoke to Breakfast’s Tova O’Brien after a 1News poll delivered bad news for the PM.

Politics

10:21am

10:31

The agreement is set to be signed in the first half of next year.

Next stage in NZ-India free trade agreement confirmed

The official signing would trigger the formal legislative process, with the full text of the agreement and a national interest analysis to be tabled in Parliament.

Politics

9:13am

1:29

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Ministry of Justice officials warn it could significantly harm Māori-Crown relations, 1News can reveal.

Govt proposes to weaken legal obligations to Treaty of Waitangi

Ministry of Justice officials warn it could significantly harm Māori-Crown relations, 1News can reveal.

Te Ao Māori

Sunday 7:00pm

Christopher Luxon

Maiki Sherman: Poll spells big trouble for Christopher Luxon

1News Political Editor on the big implications for the Prime Minister of a poll result which suggests the coalition could be kicked out of power.

Politics

Sunday 6:39pm

6:37

The leaders of parties represented in Parliament as of January 20, 2026 (file image).

'We're not where we want to be' - Luxon on poll shocker

"We need to do better," he told 1News after recording his worst-ever party vote result as Prime Minister in the 1News Verian poll.

Politics

Sunday 6:39pm

6:37

The poll result heaps more pressure on Christopher Luxon.

Poll: National and PM nosedive to new lows, left bloc would gain power

The results of the 1News Verian poll show that if an election were to be held today Labour and its partners would knock the coalition out of power.

Politics

Sunday 6:00pm

6:37

Wood is seeking the Mt Roskill seat again after resigning from Cabinet in the last Labour government.

Former Cabinet minister wants back in after airport shares scandal

Michael Wood says he "lost balance" under the pressures of Cabinet but now wants a second chance in the Mt Roskill seat.

Politics

Sunday 3:30pm

Chris Bishop speaks to Q+A.

Senior MP Chris Bishop again denies talk of plot to roll PM Luxon

The results of the 1News Verian poll, carried out amid the fuel crisis and after the PM's Cabinet reshuffle, will be released at 6pm.

Politics

Sunday 9:29am

Leader of the House Chris Bishop, pictured in 2024.

Bishop 'unhappy' investigation into police breath testing taking so long

The Transport Minister has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data.

Politics

Sat, Apr 18

Kingi Kiriona

Former journalist to contest Hauraki-Waikato seat

The Labour Party has announced former Māori journalist Kingi Kiriona as their candidate to contest the Hauraki-Waikato seat.

Te Ao Māori

Sat, Apr 18

New figures show around 700 publicly funded science roles have been cut since 2023.

Science job cuts spark 'brain drain' warning from researchers

New figures show around 700 publicly funded science roles have been cut since 2023, raising concerns.

Politics

Sat, Apr 18

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says markets have reacted positively to the ceasefire news, with crude oil prices falling and global equities up, at a press conference on 8 April 2026.

Govt to announce new deal for additional fuel stock in coming days

Finance Minister Nicola Willis said a new commercial deal to get additional fuel stock into the country will be revealed shortly.

Politics

Fri, Apr 17

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks in Pōkeno on April 17, 2026.

Luxon brushes off leadership speculation, says he has caucus support

"I talk to my caucus all the time. I'm very confident I have the full support of my caucus," the Prime Minister said.

Politics

Fri, Apr 17

Christopher Luxon's own polling, and that of the National Party, has been poor for some time.

Luxon facing leadership pressure from within party - reports

Poor polling has heaped pressure on the Prime Minister in recent months.

Politics

Fri, Apr 17

Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Willis joins counterparts in call for ceasefire as fuel fears linger

Finance Minister is in Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings.

Politics

Thu, Apr 16

A warrant of fitness sticker.

Major warrant of fitness changes coming in November

The changes, which would mean less frequent inspections for some vehicles, will kick in on November 1.

Politics

Thu, Apr 16

Simeon Brown

New Health NZ chair, board members announced

Health Minister Simeon Brown announced the changes today.

Health

Thu, Apr 16

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern on the Giant Ideas podcast.

Dame Jacinda reflects on ‘unacceptable’ TV question almost a decade on

When asked about the moment on a recent UK podcast, Dame Jacinda said: “I remember my press secretary just looked ashen.”

Politics

Thu, Apr 16

Unichem Pakuranga co-owner Vicky Chan dispensing prescriptions.

Expanded prescribing role for pharmacists welcomed

The proposal would allow pharmacists to provide some funded medication without a prior GP visit. It comes as the company behind Unichem and Life pharmacies has confirmed it is talking to potential buyers.

Health

Wed, Apr 15

File image of person putting recycling in bin

Red warnings issued to hundreds of recycling rule breakers

Twenty properties in Southland have lost their bins for significant contamination since the system was rolled out last March.

Politics

Wed, Apr 15

A fuel drum (File image).

Fuel stocks fall again, one shipment delayed but 'no risk' says PM

Energy officials revealed one "small shipment" has been delayed in Singapore, with warnings that delays around fuel shipping are becoming more frequent.

Politics

Wed, Apr 15

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a surprise run from a former All Blacks captain, and Air NZ reveals the cost of its latest sleep innovation.

News in 90 Seconds April 15

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a surprise run from a former All Blacks captain, and Air NZ reveals the cost of its latest sleep innovation.

Politics

Wed, Apr 15

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