PoliticsWatch: Luxon says he’ll ‘absolutely’ lead Nats to 2026 election, assuring Bishop is 'good friend'Luxon said he had been hearing "this stuff" ever since he entered Parliament.23 Nov 06:59 PM
PoliticsElection 2026: Nats pledge to lift default KiwiSaver contribution ratesChristopher Luxon has announced National's first election policy.22 Nov 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRebel voices: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts claim mediation turned sourMariameno Kapa-Kingi reveals that she initiated her own reconciliation with MPs. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The growing connections between NZ First and Labour Are there issues on which the two parties agree?22 Nov 12:00 AM
Politics‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Govt to court over conservation law changesIwi leader says legal action is 'not a step we take lightly'.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The week the National coup rumour went into overdriveOPINION: Trapped in a long week in the House, MPs invented a coup that doesn't exist. 21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ‘bending over backwards’ for pork industry with reform timeframe – GreensThe minister says a 10-year span for changing mating practices is realistic for farmers. 21 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandMichael Wood confirms political returnThe fallen Labour minister eyes redemption in a Mt Roskill rematch.Watch21 Nov 01:55 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori accused of ‘turning its back’ on Te Tai Tokerau votersThe party has declined to attend a hui to discuss Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion.20 Nov 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cowA closer look at what the Government actually owns. 20 Nov 08:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister’s electorate staff replied to McSkimming accuser’s emails Mitchell says he wasn't aware of the allegations until months after his office's response.20 Nov 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UNProminent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials warn of higher petrol costs from emissions standard change Officials ultimately supported the changes. 20 Nov 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Something fishy’: Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to courtThe allegations relate to theft of council voting papers and other issues in Papatoetoe.20 Nov 02:41 AM
Politics500 extra police: Why minister Costello wouldn’t change her failed recruitment target Costello says she prefers setting an ambitious timeframe rather than losing momentum. 20 Nov 01:45 AM
Politics'Getting ready to go with Labour again': Seymour reacts to Peters' bombshellWinston Peters has promised to repeal the two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act.20 Nov 01:37 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters on why NZ First now wants to repeal Regulatory Standards ActNZ First just supported the passing of the legislation. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters dodges question on how he rates coalition boss Christopher Luxon Peters said he would give an update on the 'state of play' next year. 19 Nov 11:20 PM
PoliticsWarning to politicians after National MP ‘genuinely distressed’ by comments about his childrenBut the National MP's complaint was initially dismissed and he was told to sit down.19 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Police integrity failures expose gap in law on misconduct in public officeOPINION: Andrew Coster failed to act on misconduct claims against Jevon McSkimming.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why there's a target on Chris Bishop's backOPINION: A C-grade scandalette over a footbridge signals something's up. 19 Nov 10:58 PM
Politics‘Vicious, sinister, deadly’: Stalking law passes with five-year jail termMinister Paul Goldsmith: 'Today is a victory for a wide range of New Zealanders.'19 Nov 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMost of us feel great, despite getting fatter and more distressedHazardous drinking among young people also shot up last year, bucking recent trends.19 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The cost to become a NZ citizen is about to increase substantiallyOne fee will jump by nearly $100.19 Nov 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Absolutely huge': The pay hikes Crown bosses got after recent changesThe Government is defending it, but Labour's not impressed.19 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceThe levy the Government is holding off hiking ... until after the electionWhat Nicola Willis is doing to keep a lid on costs facing home owners – for now.19 Nov 04:49 PM
PoliticsRoad cone hotline: Less than 10% of sites visited by authorities have too manyLabour says the Government's programme is an absolute farce and a complete waste of money.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment pausing prescription of puberty blockersThe change applies to patients seeking treatment for gender dysphoria or incongruence.19 Nov 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Hard choices lie ahead" – Bishop warns of 'challenges' with $56b roading package Chris Bishop hinted at delays in the programme. 19 Nov 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Serious youth crime is dropping nationwide, but is up 56% in one districtBurglary is falling in terms of the most common offences, with robbery and assault rising.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMajority of emergency housing applications in urban Auckland being declinedTama Potaka: 'I'm not going to put up with the motel generation.'18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Climate Derangement syndrome and COP While delegates drown in misery at COP30, New Zealand guts more climate-action policies.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNewly independent MPs Kapa-Kingi and Ferris correct votes to back Seymour’s medicines billThe pair's original votes against the new laws had to be reversed.18 Nov 06:51 AM
