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- National Asserts Coalition Stability Amid Growing Internal Fractures
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Politics
With the 2026 general election only six months away, leadership within the National Party is insisting that the governing coalition remains "solid," even as public disagreements an...
- Trade Minister Todd McClay Rebuffs Shane Jones’ "Butter Chicken Tsunami" Comments During India Trade Trip
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Politics
Trade Minister Todd McClay has been forced to distance the New Zealand government from Shane Jones' controversial "butter chicken tsunami" remark while in New Delhi to sign a histo...
- Police Commissioner Demands Urgent Inquiry Into Slumping Recruit Numbers
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Politics
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has launched an inquiry after Police College enrollment numbers dipped significantly, potentially stalling a major government front...
- Coalition MPs Denounce Shane Jones’ 'Butter Chicken' Comments as Racist
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Politics
The "butter chicken tsunami" remark made by New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones has sparked a rare public rift within the coalition government, with high-profile National a...
- Prime Minister Criticizes Shane Jones’ 'Alarmist' Rhetoric Over India Trade Deal
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Politics
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has formally distanced the government from comments made by New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones, who warned of a "butter chicken tsunami" f...
- Political Pressure Mounts for Structural Break-up of New Zealand’s Grocery Duopoly
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Politics
The long-standing dominance of the New Zealand grocery sector by Woolworths and the Foodstuffs co-operative is facing its most significant political challenge to date. Over the wee...