Election 2026: National selects candidate to replace Chris Penk in Auckland seat
She is engaged to Ben King, who holds one of the most senior roles in the public service…
Chris Hipkins claims Christopher Luxon ‘hates’ NZ in debate on Chris Penk sacking
Labour leader Hipkins began the debate, declaring the Government was in “complete disarray” and had been occupied “fighting…
Erica Stanford dodges media after conference, as Christopher Luxon won’t say whether he thinks she tried to roll him
Stanford’s statement said Luxon “continues to have my full support, as he always has”. She left the conference…
PM Christopher Luxon sacks Chris Penk from Cabinet, strips portfolios after leadership challenge
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will take over Penk’s Building and Construction portfolio. After being dumped from Cabinet,…
National’s Helensville MP Chris Penk breaks ranks on Waimauku West development over flooding concerns
“Unfortunately (and even, in some cases, tragically) the effects of severe weather have damaged property and caused safety…
From submarines to spin rooms: How Defence Minister Chris Penk stays afloat in politics
He presents as affable and earnest, with a willingness to address any question. “I think the Fourth Estate’s…
Defence Minister Chris Penk defends New Zealand military spend after US criticism at Shangri-La Dialogue
Hegseth’s comments come just two days after New Zealand laid out a financial plan aimed at boosting defence…
Auckland child sexual abuse case: Kane Penk jailed after jury trial
The judge agreed that Penk’s crimes, targeting a vulnerable child, were disturbing. “You did nothing wrong,” he told…