PremiumPremiumPoliticsAll I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partnersChristopher Luxon's gift to his coalition partners is a break from each other.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last yearThe minimum wage will rise by 2% to $23.95.11 Dec 10:36 PM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and right10 Dec 11:28 PM
Politics'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage rates10 Dec 02:56 AM
PoliticsPolitical rivals Act, Greens in accord, wary of copying Australia's under-16 social media ban09 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Poll shows support parties reshaping political landscape08 Dec 05:58 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Tense year ahead as tight Budget, health costs and climate targets collide08 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendationsA tougher 2050 net-negative goal for carbon dioxide has been rejected.04 Dec 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of woodOPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate. 03 Dec 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement village law shake-up: reform coming, finallyWhen the law changes, companies won't be able to keep money for more than 12 months.03 Dec 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsAndrew Ketels steps down as Act chief of staff after decade in politicsHe helped grow Act from under 1% in polls to 11 MPs at the Cabinet table.03 Dec 02:51 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki holding some young people in secure units illegally long, officials admitFrom January to July, 64 extensions to secure-unit stays occurred without legal authority.02 Dec 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverContradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributionsCritics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.30 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What it would really take for Luxon to step asideOPINION: There will be no coup. But the speculation didn't appear out of thin air. 26 Nov 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreater threat than asbestos: Renewed call to ban silica AGB has opened a new Nelson factory producing zero-silica benchtops.24 Nov 03:00 AM
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'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
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
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
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
PoliticsRegulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition backing despite backlashLabour vows to scrap Regulatory Standards law if it wins next election.13 Nov 03:26 AM
PoliticsLabour gains support after capital gains tax announcement in latest pollYet Christopher Luxon has gained support as preferred Prime Minister.12 Nov 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Prepare for a choose your poison electionOPINION: Both major parties seem destined to run on an unpopular policy. 07 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMajor provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme. 07 Nov 12:31 AM
PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
Politics'Poor judgment': Labour slams Seymour's media event at measles testing siteSome close contacts at the school were already in quarantine.01 Nov 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 10-minute mates – Luxon aces first Trump meetingOPINION: The PM's ability to form instant connections proved critical in South Korea.29 Oct 11:45 PM