PoliticsTargets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723mLabour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I ended up storming out of the Cabinet meeting': James Shaw on when he came close to quittingShaw resigned from his role as the Green Party co-leader in January.27 Apr 11:12 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Shane Jones in 'Make NZ Great Again' mode with new lawOpinion: Shane Jones and Chris Bishop's approach will appeal to the public.27 Apr 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministersLeader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.26 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he hadHis demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters borrowed heavily from one of history’s most famous speechesDeputy PM's sprinkling of phrases from famous address draws mixed reception.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhat would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.26 Apr 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plateOPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.26 Apr 12:16 AM
KahuDavid Seymour fronts up to the tough questionsAct Party leader gives his views on school lunches, the Waitangi Tribunal and apologies.25 Apr 07:41 PM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal turns, 50 but there’s no cause to celebrate - John TamihereThe Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - happy birthday to you.25 Apr 09:41 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Luxon’s ruthless show of strength is perfect for our angry eraOPINION: The PM has surprised everyone with his ruthlessness in sacking two ministers.25 Apr 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Nuance needed right-sizing the public sectorWhat the numbers tell us about what happened to the public sector under Labour.25 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQuarry linked to $55k donation to NZ First and Shane Jones, approached over fast-trackThe Government has been urged to manage potential conflicts.24 Apr 10:21 PM
PoliticsMedia minister Melissa Lee rolled as industry awaits planPaul Goldsmith now inherits the tricky job some predecessors have resigned over.24 Apr 08:23 PM
New ZealandHigh Court sets aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summons of Children’s MinisterJustice Andru Isac grants the judicial review and says minister doesn't have to appear.24 Apr 10:29 AM
New Zealand'Relentless, brutal but meaningful': Tory Whanau reflects on mayoralty and MP rumoursA candid interview with the Herald after news of the failed Reading Cinema deal.24 Apr 07:08 AM
Politics‘Possum caught in headlights’: Media commentators welcome Melissa Lee's sackingLuxon announced the reshuffle yesterday.24 Apr 05:43 AM
Politics'Emerge stronger': Why Christopher Luxon is a clear winner after today's reshuffleMelissa Lee had the Media & Communications portfolio for six years before this reshuffle.24 Apr 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettOpinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toesOPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.24 Apr 03:49 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins responds to Cabinet reshuffleLabour leader Chris Hipkins responds to Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle announcement. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Apr 03:31 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshufflePrime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Apr 03:13 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackingsPenny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.24 Apr 02:22 AM
KahuPolice Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangsMark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.23 Apr 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsYoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money onThe ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committeeChris Cahill earlier expressed his support for the Government’s proposed gang patch ban - but said it was 'not without its fish hooks'. Video / New Zealand ParliamentWatch23 Apr 05:06 AM
PoliticsFormer Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committeeA former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand ParliamentWatch23 Apr 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Released in error': Treasury paper hints at axing $6b flood resilience planNicola Willis asked for advice on ditching the critical infrastructure fund.23 Apr 02:12 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?OPINION: Both parties have talked themselves into a pistols-at-dawn showdown.23 Apr 12:45 AM
KahuDenis O’Reilly: My select committee submission on the Gang Legislation Amendment BillOPINION: Lifetime gang member Denis O'Reilly speaks to the parliamentary committee.23 Apr 12:33 AM
New Zealand'It's cruel': End of life Choice act needs to scrap timeframes - expertsThe current law allows the terminally ill to choose death in a set time frame.22 Apr 10:34 PM
PoliticsFormer Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPsMinister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.22 Apr 10:27 PM
PoliticsCyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather eventsIt's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.22 Apr 09:00 PM
KahuThree Strikes will mean 'unjust sentences and accelerate mass incarceration of Māori and Pasifika' - FerrisTe Pāti Māori MP calls it a 'destructive and ineffective piece of law-making'.22 Apr 08:24 PM
KahuDover Samuels: The Waitangi Tribunal tried that trick on meSummons to Children’s Minister is breach of its constitutional position, he says.22 Apr 07:59 PM
