PoliticsMPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'21 Apr 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Both Luxon and Peters to blame for messy trade tiffOPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real. 17 Apr 12:57 AM
New ZealandWhy former ACT president claims his abuse trial was unfairTim Jago will appeal in June, claiming a miscarriage of justice.15 Apr 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty billOPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettForget the Treaty Principles Bill, Luxon's first real crisis lands – and could be the making of himLuxon has had the luck of being landed with a crisis that is right in his wheelhouse.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'It is done': Luxon rules out treaty bill policy for future coalitionsLuxon reflects on how the Act Party's bill created a 'very tumultuous period'.11 Apr 03:56 AM
Politics'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle TreatyThe Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.10 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
Politics'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader 10 Apr 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
LivePoliticsSeymour to face demise of Treaty Principles Bill without PM or deputyThe second reading of Act's Treaty Principles Bill is this afternoon.09 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuMāori rights advocate calls out minister over ‘race-baiting’ on school lunchesTina Ngata criticised Minister Chhour for comments on Māori families.09 Apr 01:33 AM
PoliticsNew poll shows coalition Govt trumping Opposition amid high NZ First supportTwo recent polls have pointed to growing support for the Government parties.07 Apr 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Luxon should vote down the Treaty Principles Bill in personOPINION: Christopher Luxon should be in Parliament when the bill is killed.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interestAndrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.04 Apr 07:04 AM
Politics‘Cremation day’: Govt minister celebrates impending defeat of Treaty bill'Nehu [burial] day is coming for the Treaty Principles Bill.'04 Apr 02:20 AM
PoliticsCoalition back on track after months behind LabourLabour has been squeezed in a new poll, while the minor parties have gained support.04 Apr 12:14 AM
Politics‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill processLabour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."03 Apr 07:33 AM
PoliticsQuicker Medsafe approval times for medicines already in use overseasMedicines can get approval in under 30 days if they meet the 'Rule of Two'.02 Apr 09:00 PM
KahuAct MP can’t name one ‘race-based’ policy she’s trying to outlawThe MP says policies for Māori and Pasifika students are unfair but struggles to name one.02 Apr 05:02 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meetingThe party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.02 Apr 03:34 AM
Politics'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel MobThe Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.01 Apr 08:38 AM
New ZealandPoll: 61.5% say parents should provide school lunchesMost voters say parents should provide school lunches, not the Government.01 Apr 05:09 AM
Politics‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over hakaThe party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.01 Apr 03:38 AM
PoliticsGovt hopes health and safety changes will put landowners’ minds at easeHealth and safety responsibilities will lie on the organisation running the activity.31 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandPoll shows coalition holds slim lead as Labour gains groundNational, Act, and NZ First would secure 62 seats, giving them a slim majority.31 Mar 06:22 PM
New ZealandAct MP launches bill to stop universities offering ‘race-based services’It follows on from a Cabinet directive last year to create a 'colourblind' public service.29 Mar 04:51 AM
PoliticsReview into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month lateThe review was supposed to be days away from release in mid-February.28 Mar 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: RMA finally being fixed after 30 wasted yearsOPINION: Chris Bishop built a team that has succeeded where his predecessors failed.27 Mar 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Window dressing’? Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discountsJudges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.26 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The real reasons for Winston Peters' war on wokenessOPINION: The war on wokeness is one of Donald Trump's special gifts to this country.25 Mar 08:00 PM
