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Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
…McClay reaffirms ‘complementary’ NZ-China trade ties
Trade minister's visit marks the first official trip to China the coalition government has undertaken since winning the 2023 election.
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Government's targets: 'Where is the action behind these?'
The opposition and victim support services are calling for more detail on how the government plans to achieve its nine targets.
Government sets nine targets in health, crime, social support, education, climate
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces 'ambitious' targets for the government to deliver by 2030.
Hipkins admits Labour 'too slow' to respond to retail crime concerns
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.
Patrick Rata appointed New Zealand’s new high commissioner to India
Rata is currently New Zealand's acting high commissioner to Sri Lanka.
TikTok is facing a ban in the US: What you need to know
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?
Chinese foreign minister welcomes NZ's 'rational' policy towards China
Wang Yi hopes to create "more firsts" in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Political fallout from Peters'comments on Sikh killing overshadows progress
The Foreign Minister commented on the dispute between India and Canada over the 2023 murder of a Sikh separatist.
The future of Premier House: What you need to know
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.
Lawrence Xu-Nan sworn in as first Chinese-origin Green MP
Incoming lawmaker becomes the first politician of Chinese descent to represent the Green Party in Parliament.
Winston Peters confirms plans to visit India next week
The foreign minister announces plans to visit India, Indonesia and Singapore as part of his first trip to Asia in this coalition government.
Asian candidates demonstrated fundraising prowess in 2023 election
National Party candidates of Indian descent led the pack, according to figures released by the Electoral Commission last month.
Indian New Zealanders celebrate consecration of Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Thousands attended an event in Auckland a day before official ceremonies were broadcast from India, though not everyone supports the festivities.
India to open Auckland consulate by end of 2024
New Delhi has committed to opening a consulate general in Auckland that provides fully fledged consular services.
Taiwanese New Zealanders keep close eye on Taiwan election outcome
Taiwanese New Zealanders are unsure what William Lai's victory in the presidential election might mean in terms of cross-strait ties with China.
Taiwan elects William Lai president in historic election
Lai wins an unprecedented third consecutive presidential term for his pro-sovereignty party, cementing a path that is increasingly divergent from China.
Mixed reactions over government’s 100-day plan on law and order
The Indian community wants more resources devoted to victim support as well as measures to tackle serious youth offending.