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Chris Hipkins

Reactions to New Zealand's abuse in care inquiry

Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, holds a media conference after casting his vote in the general election in Auckland, New Zealand, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/ File Photo
Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, holds a media conference after casting his vote in the general election in Auckland, New Zealand, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/ File Photo

New Zealand’s National Party well-positioned to form new government

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (left) congratulated the National Party led by Christopher Luxon on Oct 14.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (left) congratulated the National Party led by Christopher Luxon on Oct 14.

New Zealand PM tests positive for Covid-19 two weeks before elections

FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins speaks at the New Zealand Labour Party's election campaign launch event in Auckland, New Zealand, September 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins speaks at the New Zealand Labour Party's election campaign launch event in Auckland, New Zealand, September 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo

New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party pledges to exempt fruit, vegetables from GST

Food-price inflation peaked at 12.5 per cent in April, when fruit and vegetable prices surged an annual 22.5 per cent.
Food-price inflation peaked at 12.5 per cent in April, when fruit and vegetable prices surged an annual 22.5 per cent.

New Zealand’s justice minister resigns after car crash, arrest

Ms Kiri Allan becomes the fourth minister to leave New Zealand's Cabinet since March.
Ms Kiri Allan becomes the fourth minister to leave New Zealand's Cabinet since March.

New Zealand PM says Pacific region less secure due to China’s assertiveness

Mr Chris Hipkins said a small country like New Zealand cannot work alone.
Mr Chris Hipkins said a small country like New Zealand cannot work alone.

New Zealand manages China relationship carefully and avoids being caught in rivalry with US

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta speaks during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, which voted to hold an urgent debate about Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine at Kyiv's request, amid widespread international condemnation of Moscow's attack, in Geneva, Switzerland February 28, 2022. Fabrice Coffrini/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta speaks during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, which voted to hold an urgent debate about Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine at Kyiv's request, amid widespread international condemnation of Moscow's attack, in Geneva, Switzerland February 28, 2022. Fabrice Coffrini/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

New Zealand PM Hipkins scores trade deals on China trip

New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins (left) is in China to drum up business and help his nation exit an election-year recession.
New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins (left) is in China to drum up business and help his nation exit an election-year recession.

New Zealand PM Hipkins to visit China, meet President Xi

New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins (left) will meet China's President Xi Jinping, along with Premier Li Qiang, and congress chairman Zhao Leji during the visit.
New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins (left) will meet China's President Xi Jinping, along with Premier Li Qiang, and congress chairman Zhao Leji during the visit.

New Zealand’s Hipkins to attend Nato summit, Australia considering

 New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Tuesday he would attend the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in July.
 New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Tuesday he would attend the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in July.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.