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Ardern heads to White House on same day as K-pop stars BTS

Jacinda Ardern's invitation is the first time a New Zealand Prime Minister has set food in the US leader's home since 2014.

North America •7:33am

Child poverty level worst in 18 years - KidsCan

KidsCan was founded in 2005, at the time providing services to over 40 schools struggling with children in poverty. In 2022, they will assist 1000.

Social Issues •7:20am

Ardern focuses on online misinformation in Harvard address

The PM's speech touched on a range of topics, including her childhood, and her cabinet’s diversity, pointing out the deputy PM is a “proud gay man".

Politics •6:29am

Ardern's Harvard speech fuels calls for social media oversight in NZ

Internet NZ chief executive Andrew Cushen told 1News that social media platforms are continuing to radicalise people and the Government needs to step up.

Politics •5:13am

Jacinda Ardern's White House meeting with Joe Biden confirmed

The meeting between the two leaders has been confirmed for next Tuesday (local time).

Politics •8:11pm

Full video: Ardern speaks about Harvard, Biden meeting

The Prime Minister spoke to media in Boston after delivering the 2022 commencement address at Harvard University.

Politics •8:00pm

PM: Gun reform raised at every meeting during US trip

Ardern met with lawmakers from both the Democrat and Republican parties, just one day after the deadliest mass shooting in America in the last decade.

Politics •Thu, May 26

Ashburton Mayor confident Govt will build new bridge

The existing State Highway 1 bridge was closed after the Ashburton floods last year.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Thu, May 26

Gang violence will subside, Police Minister assures Aucklanders

Tensions between the Killer Beez and Tribesmen gangs have exploded recently.

Politics •Thu, May 26

Winston Peters sends advice to defeated Australian Liberals

"Don't forget the forgotten Australians," the NZ First leader suggested.

Australia •Thu, May 26

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Eating disorders: 'People will die waiting' for help, say advocates

It comes as the Government puts an extra $3.9m over four years into eating disorder services.

Politics •Thu, May 26

Govt announces $6m to help ram-raided businesses

Police Minister Poto Williams said the money will come from the Proceeds of Crime Fund.

Crime And Justice •Thu, May 26

White House trip likely for Ardern as Ambassador flies out – 1News understands

This is the biggest sign so far a White House trip will get the green light.

Politics •Wed, May 25

Ardern’s whirlwind Washington trip dominated by gun control debate

The mass shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead has brought the issue to the fore once again in America.

North America •Wed, May 25

Watch: Ardern explains Neve's cryptic Mother's Day card to Colbert

The US talk show host even tried to recreate one of the family's special kisses.

Covid 19 •Wed, May 25

Jacinda Ardern busy promoting NZ on US visit

The PM has been engaging with talk show hosts, travel editors and US powerhouse investment manager BlackRock.

Politics •Wed, May 25

Official interest rate hiked as inflation continues to bite

People with non-fixed mortgages will likely feel the pain, while savers are likely to benefit from today's OCR rise.

Politics •Wed, May 25

Ardern talks gun control on Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Colbert quizzed the PM on NZ gun control laws after the school shooting in Texas that left 19 children dead.

Politics •Wed, May 25

Price of New Zealand passport rises

There is also a month-long wait for those needing a new passport.

Politics •Wed, May 25

Ardern cautious over China's tour through 'contested' Pacific

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is leading a tour through the region from Thursday, beginning with the hotspot Solomon Islands.

Asia •Tue, May 24

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