Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government saw no need to give China a heads-up over its decision to halt funding for the Cook Islands.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government saw no need to give China a heads-up over its decision to halt funding for the Cook Islands.

"A lot of our partners are incredibly impressed," the Prime Minister says.

China President Xi Jinping has hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon for the first time in Beijing for talks.

China President Xi Jinping has hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon for the first time in Beijing for talks.

A new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says more military action isn't the answer to deal with Middle East conflict.

In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".

In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".

Western support for Israel against Iran is part of a "preventive" interventionist approach that contributes to the erosion of international law...