An emergency response to an emergency showdown at the OK caucus. 

An insane day ends with Christopher Luxon hanging on to the National Party leadership and Chris Penk stripped of his ministerial portfolios.

Featuring an orange man, curtains and the politest protest in history.

With a recent run of gaffes, difficulties managing his coalition partners, and two almost-coups, it’s easy to forget that Luxon has also had some significant wins in his time in politics. 

The phrase made up nearly 10% of all the words spoken.

'When I was travelling I met a woman and we had a really good connection over two dates. That was three years ago, but she has always stuck in my mind. Sad huh?'

Possibly.

To Lam, the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades, arrives in New Zealand today – the latest effort by both sides to diversify partnerships and hedge against an increasingly fractured world order.

'I give money away to... My parents. They're the whole reason I can call myself successful.'