Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern's faces 100 days challenge
It's been official for less than a week and the new government is already under pressure to reveal how much its policies will cost the country and what can actually be achieved. The clock is ticking… Audio
MP calls NZ's Manus Island silence 'complicity'
A new MP says New Zealand's silence has made it complicit in human rights abuse in Australian offshore detention. Audio
National's first 100 days in opposition 'worth watching'
Opinion - Claims that National will make a strong opposition are far from reliable, and Jacinda Ardern's political honeymoon may be just beginning, writes Finlay Macdonald.
The ascent of a woman sparks 'curse' claims
One day before the New Zealand Herald said Jacinda's gender was not an issue, it had a headline hinting that prime ministerial witchcraft cursed the All Blacks.
Ardern’s tweeting cat: Who’s behind it?
Meet Paddles, the celebrity tweeting cat of the new PM who has a heap of "relentless pawsitivity" to share.
‘I want the government ... to bring kindness back’
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to John Campbell while on her way to being sworn in. She says she wants New Zealanders to know the government is empathetic, kind and has the right goal and focus… Video, Audio
Early details on govt's plans revealed
Along with the pomp of the swearing-in ceremony and delivering her first public speech, the new Prime Minister also revealed some early details about the government's plan.
Teina Pora's compensation will be adjusted for inflation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has promised Teina Pora additional compensation for his wrongful imprisonment, and a Criminal Case Review Commission to look at similar miscarriages of justice. Audio
Ministry for Primary Industries dismantled under new govt
The Ministry for Primary Industries is being dismantled. The new Labour-led government is splitting it up into three parts covering forestry, fisheries and agriculture. Labour MP Stuart Nash will be… Audio
Ardern's first public speech at union conference
The story goes, the last time a Prime Minister made an appearance at the Council of Trade biennial conference 8 years ago, a delegate threatened to throw a shoe at him. No such reception this time for… Audio
Jacinda Ardern reveals new Cabinet ministers
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has unveiled the team that will be helping her run the country - a mix of ministers from Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens. Video, Audio
VIDEO: coalition deals signed
Video - Watch as incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveils the details of the deals Labour struck with New Zealand First and the Greens. Video
Ardern to push for TPP changes
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will push for changes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership when she attends next month's Apec meeting in Vietnam.
US officially congratulates Labour and Jacinda Ardern
The United States has officially congratulated Labour and Jacinda Ardern on forming the next Government.
Helen Clark says Jacinda Ardern’s done a ‘phenomenal job’
Helen Clark says despite being Labour's leader for only three months, Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern has proven she is warm but also with "a backbone and some steel". Video, Audio
Portfolio allocation 'like a game of jenga' - Jacinda Ardern
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has named her Cabinet, including Labour's senior MPs and former leader Andrew Little. She says she will announce ministerial positions on Wednesday. Audio
NZ's new PM: What is being said
Winston Peters announced yesterday that NZ First will go with Labour, making Jacinda Ardern New Zealand's new Prime Minister.
Fisherman Clarke thrown in the deep end
The country's new first man, Clarke Gayford, was off fishing again yesterday when he was summoned to Wellington. Audio
After the sigh of relief, time to set a decisive course
Opinion - Labour was always a logical choice for New Zealand First, and now's the time to wrench the steering wheel as far as it can go in a new direction, writes Stephanie Rodgers.
The moment Ardern knew Peters would choose Labour
The new PM says she guessed Winston Peters would choose Labour when he spoke about wanting all New Zealanders to share in the country's economic prosperity. Video
