Ben McKay
NZ PM Chris Luxon vows to get ‘fragile’ nation off the dole
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has pledged a major crackdown on long-term welfare recipients, telling them “the free ride is over”....
Australia working towards ‘seamless’ military with NZ
Security talks between Australia and New Zealand have resolved to produce “defence forces which are seamless”, more war-gaming and even joint military...
Aust, NZ navigate AUKUS, China in trans-Tasman talks
At the risk of antagonising China, New Zealand will explore deepening military ties with Australia, the US and UK at a trans-Tasman...
New NZ PM to visit Albanese in Sydney
Chris Luxon has announced his first official overseas visit as New Zealand Prime Minister will be to Australia to meet counterpart Anthony...
Walkout overshadows Pacific Islands Forum
On the remote island of Aitutaki, the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting will reach a crescendo without one member. Nauru President David...
Nuclear issues bubble to front at Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific leaders are showing their resolve to keep their region nuclear-free, raising concerns at the Pacific Islands Forum over AUKUS and Japan’s...
PM faces heat on climate talks from Pacific neighbours
Australia’s improved relations in the Pacific under Anthony Albanese will be put to the test at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting....
Hipkins poised to stay on as NZ Labour leader
Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has resurfaced after Labour’s resounding election loss, hinting he may wish to stay on as...
NZ’s next PM Chris Luxon will likely need at least one coalition partner as vote-counting continues
Incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon will convene the National Party’s brains trust at his Auckland home as he begins to build the...
Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign
Six years after Jacindamania, and three years after a winning historic majority, New Zealand Labour’s star has crashed to earth. The centre-left...