New Zealand opposition leader launches campaign for 'brave' tackling of inequality
Ardern is riding a surge in the polls just three weeks after her appointment to the leadership of the centre-left Labour Party opened up what had been predicted to be a straightforward re-election.
Sun Aug 20 2017
Army steps in as severe storms cause chaos in New Zealand
The New Zealand Defence Force mobilised additional troops overnight on Friday, bringing its total deployment to at least a dozen trucks and 140 personnel to provide emergency services.
Sat Jul 22 2017
New Zealand's new leader names his cabinet, changes inner circle
After popular leader John Key's surprise resignation, the National Party had a chance to refresh its line-up of senior politicians.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Bill English elected to replace New Zealand PM Key
The centre-right National Party caucus met to confirm the decision on Monday morning with English to be officially sworn in at Government House in Wellington later in the day.
Sun Dec 11 2016
New Zealand rejects flag change: preliminary results
New Zealanders voted convincingly against a proposal to ditch Britain's Union Jack from the national flag, preliminary results released by election officials showed.
Thu Mar 24 2016