PoliticsTonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands ForumThe PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.28 Aug 06:39 AM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
Politics'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciaryIt comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.28 Aug 06:18 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana saga: Greens head to court over the right to hold a meeting Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.28 Aug 05:40 AM
PoliticsEmbattled MP Darleen Tana takes legal action against Green PartyEx-Green MP Darleen Tana has told the Greens they are not going anywhere.28 Aug 05:11 AM
PoliticsGreen Party faces prospect of court injunctionChlöe Swarbrick says the party may face a court injunction as it decides whether to use the waka-jumping law to expel independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.Watch28 Aug 04:56 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters accepts human-induced climate change after Opposition decries ‘embarrassing’ commentsLabour fears Peters' comments reflect badly on New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum.28 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Green Party gives update on Darleen TanaFocus Live: Green Party give update on Darleen TanaWatch28 Aug 03:32 AM
EducationAcclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programmeFunding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.28 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefsDefence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 11:51 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Cross-party or apolitical policies in economy is mistaken and even dangerousRob Campbell believes bi-partisan politics is the only way forward27 Aug 10:47 PM
Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
Politics‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnershipLuxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.27 Aug 10:18 PM
New Zealand'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concernThousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.27 Aug 07:56 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment releases Employment Action Plan in bid to reach ambitious employment targetsThe 12-point plant covers social welfare, education & regional infrastructure.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
PoliticsGovernment investment unlocks more solarNZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.27 Aug 07:38 AM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsMinister defends 5% of coastline commentMinister's 5% marine title claim not based on analysis, just 'free-flowing discussion'.27 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassadorIt comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.27 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussionChris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.27 Aug 03:03 AM
PoliticsUN Secretary-General issues SOS over ‘devastating’ new sea level rise researchSurging seas are coming for us all, Antonio Guterres is warning the world.26 Aug 10:53 PM
Kahu'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out joggingFormer cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.26 Aug 10:15 PM
Politics'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisonersUnit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.26 Aug 10:00 PM
PoliticsBeneficiaries first in queue: New targets for $1.1 billion employment supportGovt believes much of the funding for schemes should be reserved for beneficiaries.26 Aug 07:30 PM
KahuWillie Jackson: Chris Hipkins points out truth about sovereigntyOPINION: The Labour leader accepts what is right.26 Aug 07:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment tries to legislate its way out of energy crisisThe Government wants to fast-track a liquefied natural gas terminal.26 Aug 06:56 PM
KahuChris Hipkins claims 'Māori did not cede sovereignty’Labour leader: 'That doesn’t mean that the Crown doesn’t have sovereignty now.'26 Aug 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woesOPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTongan earthquake downs communications on island of PM Luxon’s leaders' retreatThe 6.9-magnitude quake caused significant shaking that lasted for at least one minute.26 Aug 07:40 AM
PoliticsMinisters' meeting with seafood industry slammed by lawyer in tribunalPM Luxon defends the decision to revert to the former threshold for customary title.26 Aug 07:34 AM
New ZealandParty warned former political figure was 'sexual predator'The jury finds the man guilty on all eight charges of indecent assault.26 Aug 05:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt to fast-track consent for new liquefied natural gas terminal amid energy crisisThe PM made the announcement at the post-Cabinet press conference.26 Aug 03:46 AM