Craig McCulloch is a Deputy Political Editor for RNZ and Crux, with a focus on national politics in New Zealand. His work has also been featured in the New Zealand Herald, VOA, and Stantec. Craig covers a range of political topics, including coalition talks, leadership votes, policy decisions, and the diverse perspectives within the Māori community.
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Social Development Minister Louise Upston. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
By: Craig McCulloch
Christopher Luxon says you cannot negate 184 years of debate and discussion with a single stroke of a pen. Photo: Reece Baker/RNZ
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipa-Clarke was among those to perform a haka, at Parliament, after the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill on Thursday.
By: Craig McCulloch
Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Richard Chambers is set to be announced as the new police commissioner shortly, RNZ understands.
By: Craig McCulloch
Analysis - Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking backwards.
File photo. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say they have 'stabalised' gang growth, but did not take into account an "exceptional" police audit of the list this year.
By: Craig Mcculloch
But is the Government playing 'fast and loose' with the numbers?
It falls well short of the Ministry of Social Development's target of at least 95%.
Vancouver, British Columbia — President-elect Donald Trump's threat to introduce 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada is getting reaction, not surprisingly, in both countries.
New Police Commissioner Richard Chambers (middle) fronted MPs at Select Committee this afternoon with deputy commissioners Tania Kura (left) and Chris de Wattignar (right). Photo: RNZ / Anneke Smith
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