KahuOpinion: Why experts urge opposition to controversial Treaty BillAcademics' opposition to Treaty Principles Bill explained.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each otherWorking with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuWhy Luxon's Waitangi Day plans are under scrutiny this yearLabour's Hipkins: PM absence from Waitangi would be 'terrible look'.16 Dec 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What next for the troubled foreshore and seabed law?The Government may want to push for direct negotiations rather than court settlements.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votesThe PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.15 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour looks to cut hairdressing regulations with reviewDavid Seymour says current rules are "frustrating for business owners and customers".12 Dec 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry planOPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.12 Dec 12:24 AM
Kahu'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty BillTRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.11 Dec 08:30 PM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Poll bump shows David Seymour's Treaty strategy is workingOPINION: In NZ we’ve had two years of per capita recession and we’re absolutely sick of it10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Political free zone’: All Blacks urged to ditch ‘personal whims and fancies’Ex-member of All Blacks off-field management team warns of political statement perils.10 Dec 12:38 AM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
PoliticsNew poll reveals big gains for Act, Te Pāti Māori, main parties lose groundBut National and Labour are down.09 Dec 02:44 AM
PoliticsGovt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – policeThe target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.05 Dec 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slurOPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.04 Dec 11:45 PM
OpinionOpinion: Privatisation by stealth – education changes opening the door to private interestsOPINION: Govt responsible for the education of all our children and should not outsource.03 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: The coalition Govt is creating red tape as fast as LabourOPINION: David Seymour's regulation-busting ministry needed more than ever.03 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuGreen MP questions Pharmac's Māori commitment after advisory group fallsSeymour dodges questions on agency's Māori strategy amid advisory group disestablishment.02 Dec 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The OfficeOPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?02 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah FittThe revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.02 Dec 05:20 AM
OpinionNick Mowbray: Unjustified dismissal overhaul makes sense for these reasonsOPINION: The current system is too often abused for frivolous or sneaky claims.02 Dec 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ's grim warning as productivity woes come to a headOPINION: New Zealand faces a future of slow and low GDP growth on its current path.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperOpinion: What TJ Perenara's haka tells us about New ZealandOPINION: TJ Perenara has now retired but we can’t say the same about this issue.28 Nov 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters dings PM on coalition anniversaryOPINION: It's a fraught business when political leaders talk about each other.28 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandReport questions if harm from Covid-19 vaccine mandates outweighed benefitsGovernment will receive the inquiry's report today but its release date is unknown. 27 Nov 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlwyn Poole: Seymour should walk away from Associate Education Minister roleOPINION: Seymour’s next six months will be consumed by the Treaty Principles Bill.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsFirst charter school announced, will open first term 2025It's based on an Australian model.27 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandAct acknowledgement of rangatiratanga raises 'a whole lot of questions'Experts criticise Seymour's Bill, calling his Ngāi Tahu concession 'unworkable'.26 Nov 09:00 PM
KahuWillie Jackson and David Seymour set for Treaty Principles Bill showdownJackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.26 Nov 08:20 PM
OpinionOpinion: Treaty bill a threat to Māori health and rightsOPINION: I was incensed and distressed to see the Treaty Principles Bill tabled.26 Nov 05:15 PM
New Zealand'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministryGovernment says any changes will be left to a member's bill.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Every human being for themselves’: Winston Peters hints at 2026 election plansWinston Peters says all coalitions are difficult and you have to compromise.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour's bold moves: From Act leader to deputy PMAfter public criticism, David Seymour is doubling down on his policy stance. 25 Nov 09:07 PM