Latest from Politics

Australian election: The lessons for Ardern and Luxon in Albanese's victory

A win for Labor in Australia may not be a positive sign for Labour in New Zealand.

Prominent kaumātua and activist Joe Hawke dies age 82

Hawke, of Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei, led his people in their efforts to reclaim their land.

Fourth 'wellbeing Budget' still comes up short for women

The latest budget left a little to be desired for women in New Zealand.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Budget a taste of what's to come if we don't control inflation

How Budget 2022 is characterised by inflation.

New Aussie PM: What his victory means for NZ; Ardern's congratulatory phone call

Albanese beat Morrison, ending the conservative coalition's almost decade-long reign.

'Ready to serve': New Aussie PM fights back tears; Morrison quits as Lib leader

Anthony Albanese will be the 31st Prime Minister of Australia.

'Ready to serve': New Aussie PM fights back tears; Morrison quits as Lib leader

Anthony Albanese prepares to become the nation's next Prime Minister.

Liam Dann: Economy has 'headroom' to handle challenges

Kiwis are getting gloomy but S&P Global Ratings retains confidence in NZ economic outlook.

Paula Bennett: We're on the up-and-up - in terms of suffering

New Zealand is on the up and up - increases in cost of living and desperation

Budget 2022: Property taxes will be gone 'immediately' - Luxon

Christopher Luxon says he would "immediately" axe Labour's tax on landlords.

Chlöe Swarbrick doco producers say film to be released after election

The publicly funded project has sparked criticism from Opposition parties.

NZ supports call for accountability for Russia war crimes

NZ has joined the US, UK, Australia and Canada in calling for accountability.

Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders

"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.

Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes

It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.

Audrey Young: Scomo bulldozes back into contention in last week of Oz election campaign

Has Scott Morrison carried off a masterstroke in the final week of the campaign?

The two Budget issues causing trouble for Auckland Council

Service cuts and deferring capital projects are on the cards at Auckland Transport.

Treasury warned against $350 cost of living payment

The department says the measure will 'add to inflationary pressures in the short term'.

Live: Robertson's inflation warning; critics target $27pw cost of living payment

The cost-of-living payment has been criticised for not going far enough.