Christopher Luxon

New Zealand proposes banning social media for under 16 due to concerns over harm to children.

New Zealand proposes banning social media for under-16s with fines for non-compliant firms.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with New Zealand's Prime Minister alongside the Prime Minister.

Vietnamese President To Lam's August 2025 visit to Australia, the first state visit since 1975, formalized a comprehensive strategic partnership with concrete defense and institutional mechanisms, though economic commitments remained limited without new quantified trade or investment targets.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a party confidence vote amid leadership challenge.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a second leadership challenge ahead of the election.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a caucus confidence vote, retaining party leadership.

Australian shares were flat as miners' gains offset bank losses ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins rules out working with Winston Peters as foreign affairs minister.

US trade partners condemn new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

President Trump implemented minimum 10% tariffs on 60 countries, including Argentina, citing forced labor enforcement concerns, affecting 99.4% of US imports and sparking international protests from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

Australia is strengthening its regional security role through defense agreements with Pacific island nations including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu, effectively countering China's military expansion while serving as the United States' strategic executor in Oceania.

New Zealand considers joining Australia and Fiji's new defense pact, forming a potential Pacific security alliance.

Prime Minister Modi's first New Zealand visit in four decades elevated India-New Zealand relations to a strategic partnership, featuring a free trade agreement, defense cooperation initiatives, and a target to double bilateral trade by 2030, transforming decades of modest engagement into comprehensive strategic convergence.

Fellow actors and fans mourn the passing of Sam Neill after his death from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Actor Sam Neill, who died at 78, was claimed as an honorary son of Northern Ireland.

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies suddenly at 78 in Sydney.

New Zealand proposes banning social media for under-16s, with fines for non-compliant tech platforms.

New Zealand proposes banning social media for children under 16 with penalties for non-compliant tech firms.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters damaged bilateral relations with China after telling a Chinese-born Green Party MP to "go back where you come from," escalating tensions already strained since the government shifted toward anti-China rhetoric and U.S. military integration.

Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon elevated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreeing to expand defence, trade, and science-technology cooperation while leveraging existing free trade agreements for mutual economic growth.

The dollar strengthened Wednesday amid Gulf tensions and Houthi shipping attacks, as markets await U.S. inflation data to gauge Federal Reserve policy direction, with investors anticipating rate decisions based on upcoming economic indicators.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a second leadership challenge.

A top leader's state visit will strengthen Vietnam-New Zealand ties by enabling dialogue on cooperation priorities across trade, security, climate change, education, and regional diplomacy while addressing geopolitical challenges through multilateral coordination.

Vietnam's President To Lam visits Australia and New Zealand August 9-14 to deepen strategic partnerships, with both nations expected to sign twelve to sixteen agreements covering education, defense, trade, and digital transformation.

India is expanding partnerships across the Indo-Pacific with multiple countries through defense agreements and trade deals, including uranium exports and missile cooperation, amid uncertainty about sustained US regional security commitments.

Trump's administration imposed 10-12.5 percent tariffs on over 80 countries citing forced labour concerns, prompting global backlash from allies including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the EU, who disputed the allegations and called the measures unjustified.

President Trump imposed 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries citing forced labor concerns, drawing sharp objections from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the EU, who called the accusations unjustified and warned of economic harm.

India seeks New Zealand as a diplomatic ally to uphold the international rules-based order.

New Zealand considers joining Australia-Fiji defence pact, potentially forming a broader Pacific security alliance.

Steven Spielberg pays tribute to late actor Sam Neill, praising his collaboration and talent.

India and New Zealand elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Modi's first visit in 40 years, endorsing a 2030 roadmap to deepen trade, defence, and regional cooperation across multiple sectors.

Actors and leaders pay tribute to Sam Neill after his sudden death at 78.

NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

New Zealand's Prime Minister proposes banning children under 16 from using social media.

New Zealand's Prime Minister proposes banning children under 16 from using social media.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faces pressure amid flagging polls and a sluggish economy.

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam concluded a successful state visit to New Zealand, signing multiple bilateral cooperation agreements on defense, education, agriculture, and environmental protection while meeting with key New Zealand officials.

Christopher Luxon survives a confidence vote, remaining prime minister despite leadership struggles.

The dollar traded sideways awaiting US inflation data for Federal Reserve clues.

The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its Official Cash Rate at 4.35%, weakening the Australian Dollar against the New Zealand Dollar to 1.1960 as markets await RBA guidance on inflation and growth outlook amid broader regional uncertainty.

India And New Zealand Turn A Trade Deal Into A Strategic Partnership

Indian Prime Minister Modi visited New Zealand in July 2026, upgrading bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership with a four-year roadmap spanning defence, trade, and maritime security, while aiming to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030.

The US imposed new import tariffs of 10-12.5 percent on over 60 trading partners citing forced labor concerns, drawing swift opposition from the EU, China, and numerous allies who contest the justification and warn of broader trade war consequences.

New Zealand and the Philippines formalized a comprehensive partnership to deepen security cooperation.

New Zealand signed a free trade agreement with India and elevated their relationship to strategic partnership, reducing tariff barriers on 95 percent of exports while diversifying away from Chinese economic dependence amid Pacific militarization concerns.

Sam Neill is remembered as a sensitive gentleman and actor by directors and actors after his death at 78.

Actor Sam Neill dies at 78 in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by family.

Sam Neill, a renowned actor, has died at 78, leaving behind iconic roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders.

India, New Zealand Elevate Ties at Strategic Partnership Gala Hosted by PM Luxon