Politics

The former prime minister believes his party's failings on retail crime ultimately cost it support from the country's ethnic communities that contributed to its defeat in the 2023 general election.

Rata is currently New Zealand's acting high commissioner to Sri Lanka.

A bill calling for the forced sale or ban of TikTok passed through the United States' House of Representatives. What's next, and what does all of this mean for New Zealand?

Wang Yi hopes to create "more firsts" in bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Foreign Minister commented on the dispute between India and Canada over the 2023 murder of a Sikh separatist.

Explainer - Despite its $37m valuation it doesn't meet healthy homes standards. But is updating it necessary during a cost of living crisis? RNZ examines its past, present, and potential future use.

Incoming lawmaker becomes the first politician of Chinese descent to represent the Green Party in Parliament.

The foreign minister announces plans to visit India, Indonesia and Singapore as part of his first trip to Asia in this coalition government.

National Party candidates of Indian descent led the pack, according to figures released by the Electoral Commission last month.

Thousands attended an event in Auckland a day before official ceremonies were broadcast from India, though not everyone supports the festivities.

New Delhi has committed to opening a consulate general in Auckland that provides fully fledged consular services.

Taiwanese New Zealanders are unsure what William Lai's victory in the presidential election might mean in terms of cross-strait ties with China.

Lai wins an unprecedented third consecutive presidential term for his pro-sovereignty party, cementing a path that is increasingly divergent from China.

The Indian community wants more resources devoted to victim support as well as measures to tackle serious youth offending.

The House offers a recap on the many changes that Parliament went through in 2023, including the increased use of Te Reo and efforts to make parliament more accessible for people who live with… Audio

The coalition deal between NZ First and National refers to giving English official status. But what would that involve?

Under the new coalition governmnet, landlords may soon be able to evict tenants without providing a reason.

The incoming government also appears to align on issues of crime and immigration under the coalition deal signed by the leaders of National, ACT and New Zealand First.

Analysis - Winston Peters' no show at the talks on Tuesday created controversy and is being described as a "humiliating show of political brinkmanship", writes Peter Wilson.

The incoming prime minister met with the leaders of ACT and New Zealand First this week to discuss the formation of the new government with little revealed.