Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has joined a chorus of people around the world in condemning the riots and severe unrest in the US Capitol…
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Labour shadow cabinet minister Jo Stevens, 54, hospitalised with Covid
Labour MP Jo Stevens is being treated for coronavirus in hospital, her team has said. The shadow culture secretary who represents Cardiff Central, was said…
Energy Minister Megan Woods to consider regulator’s powers amid calls for structural reform of electricity sector
Energy Minister Megan Woods will examine whether the electricity regulator needs new tools after a major investigation found a lack of competition in the wholesale…
Health Minister Andrew Little promises to cull number of DHBs ahead of suggested timeframe
New Zealand’s new health minister Andrew Little has promised to slash the number of district health boards across the country ahead of the suggested five-year…
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on US election and her priorities in first major speech since re-election
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she “has faith in institutions in the United States” when asked about Donald Trump’s claims of electoral fraud. On whether…
Election 2020: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her big win and big plans
When the seemingly endless election campaign finally ended, Jacinda Ardern marked the result with a magnanimous victory speech in the Auckland Town Hall, and a…
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigns, clearing way for successor
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet resigned, clearing the way for his successor to take over after parliamentary confirmation later Wednesday.…
Indian Prime Minister Modi Twitter account hacked
Twitter has said that an account for the personal website of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been hacked. A series of tweets were sent…
Lebanon foreign minister resigns citing risks of a 'failed state'
Charbel Wehbe appointed as new foreign minister after Prime Minister Hassan Diab accepts Nassif Hitti’s resignation. Lebanon has appointed Charbel Wehbe as foreign minister after…
Canadian foreign minister presses China over detainees, Hong Kong
Francois-Philippe Champagne and China’s Wang Yi held 90 minutes of talks in Rome as ties between the two countries sour. Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne…