Luxon leadership challenge: In the end, they didn’t have the numbers
Well, shortly before 5pm today, we found out (mostly). A brief, terse statement from Luxon said Defence Minister…
New Zealand PM survives leadership challenge months from election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had the “full support” of his ruling National Party on…
National leadership challenge: Heather du Plessis-Allan says Luxon has lost three loyal MPs
“There will be horse trading between now and 9.30 tomorrow. There will be promises of jobs, loyalties will…
Luxon leadership: National MPs hit phones on possible change after MMP captain’s call
The MP cited senior ministers Chris Bishop and Erica Stanford as front-runners. Other National MPs expressed openness to…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon eyes fuel excise, accommodation levy and banks for possible tax change
“What we’re not doing is going off bananas on a wealth tax or capital gains tax, which will…
Election 2026: Christopher Luxon, Nicola Willis reveal National’s new economic policy
According to the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update (BEFU) unveiled in May, the Government is already on track…
Election 2026: National to reveal party list, Winston Peters challenges Luxon to Māori seat referendum
The first list spot in Parliament will likely be taken by deputy leader Nicola Willis, who is also…
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-elected
National deputy leader Nicola Willis couldn’t confirm the policy had been through the party’s caucus when asked by…
Labour goes on the attack as John Key defends Christopher Luxon’s Defence Force flights
Luxon’s office told the Herald the Prime Minister had initially planned to stay the night in Whanganui and…
Christopher Luxon backpedals after office says ‘official’ advice on data centres actually ‘media talking points’
He later added: “That is the official advice we’ve got.” The Green Party filed a request under the…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businesses
“We are seeing positive signs we are on the right track,” he said. The Herald is livestreaming Luxon’s…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to Rotorua business owners’ deflated economic confidence
Luxon told Short her view was “quite negative”. New Zealand businesses needed to move away from a “parent-child…