The Bulletin: NZ to stay stuck in the middle at APEC

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: NZ tries to avoid picking a side in heavyweight trade war, Hamilton bus strikes escalate on both sides, and outspoken academic’s car sabotaged.  The week of summits has shown the NZ government to be determined to avoid having to pick a side as the dispute between … Read more

The Bulletin: Fine lines for Ardern to walk on Summit Circuit

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: PM Ardern at a series of international summits this week, Pike River plan revealed, and NZ to host the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup.  PM Jacinda Ardern will be walking a series of fine lines at international summits over the rest of the week. She’s currently in … Read more

Mike Pence requested Jacinda Ardern for dinner. Here’s what’s on the menu

Tonight the NZ prime minister dines with the US vice president – a man who holds numerous views on the world that are, well, pretty much the opposite of everything she stands for. Don Rowe previews the worst working dinner imaginable.  Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Singapore today for the East Asia summit. United … Read more