Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90
Thursday 16 October 2025 · 8 outlets · 24 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, Winston Peters, NZ First, Wellington Hospital, John Key
New Zealand's 35th Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died peacefully following months of treatment for kidney failure. He passed away on Wednesday surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Parliament has paid tribute to the former National Party leader, who served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997.
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NZ Herald
Jim Bolger, New Zealand’s 35th Prime Minister, dies, aged 90 (opens in new tab)
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The Press via The Post
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died, aged 90 (opens in new tab)
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Stuff
‘Had a wonderful life’: Former prime minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90 (opens in new tab)
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The Post
Jim Bolger: his life in pictures (opens in new tab)
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RNZ
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90 (opens in new tab)
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Otago Daily Times
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies at 90 (opens in new tab)
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1News
Jim Bolger's 'very significant legacy' remembered (opens in new tab)
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Waikato Times via The Post
Watch: Politicians pay tribute to former PM Jim Bolger (opens in new tab)
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