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Kamahl Santamaria accused of sending inappropriate messages; Govt wants answers from TVNZ

The Govt also wants answers about the state broadcaster's appointment processes.

PM's plane breaks down in Washington, third Covid case among entourage

Another positive case emerges in travelling group ahead of White House visit.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 May, 2022

PM Jacinda Ardern prepares for her meeting with US President Joe Biden, supermarkets told to change their ways and Johnny Depp takes to the stage in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM Ardern addresses media in Washington DC

PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media in Washington DC regarding the upcoming meeting with US President Biden, the latest polls and Covid infections within her delegation. Video / Claire Trevett

'Not all about China': PM's message ahead of White House visit

PM prepares for White House visit tomorrow morning.

Prison riot teams under microscope after Newstalk ZB investigation

Officials were effectively running blind, despite 'highly threatening and violent' events.

Shane Jones: There's a dragon in my Pacific

OPINION: Foreign Affairs Minister caught dragon the chain on relations in the Pacific.

What to expect from the PM's White House visit

It will be the first visit by a New Zealand Prime Minister in eight years.

Opinion: Poll hints at slog to come before next year's election

Next year's general election will go down to the wire, writes Thomas Coughlan.

Government spending 'clearly unhelpful' in fighting inflation - Don Brash

Former governor says the RBNZ has a fight on its hands after a big Budget.

Liam Dann: Why slashing govt spending right now would be a bad idea

How we spend government money matters but austerity policies won't help beat inflation.

Hayden Munro: Luxon dances around spending-cut questions

Leader ducking and diving clarifying National's austere agenda.

Paula Bennett: 'I'm scared' - Gang violence is being ignored by the Govt

'We have simpletons who can't identify their target shooting up our neighbourhoods.'

Claire Trevett: PM's US weekend of big tech

The PM went knocking on the doors of some big tech players in the US.

Ardern hails 'incredible' $7.5b Amazon investment in NZ

PM meets California Governor Gavin Newsom in San Francisco; Amazon, Microsoft in Seattle.

Claire Trevett: PM's White House visit chance to stop NZ being left out

The visit is a chance to restore NZ's US link to pre-Trump days - but China will dominate.

John Roughan: Democracy is a freedom worth fighting for

OPINION: Democracy is a delicate flower, depending on many institutions.

Thomas Coughlan: Clock ticks for Labour's inflation battle

OPINION: Will inflation derail the Government's future?