KahuPM opens 24-hour ‘Play.Stay.Grow’ hub designed by rangatahi, for rangatahiPM Chris Hipkins will officially open a new hub for youth, designed by their own peers.18 May 06:16 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins’ make or break, bread and butter Budget awaitsWith the polls neck and neck, there's everything to play for this Budget.17 May 10:57 PM
PoliticsBudget 2023 games begin: Hipkins, Luxon trade barbs over 'priorities'Hipkins was in a chipper mood at his weekly post-Cabinet press conference.15 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Got their priorities all wrong': PM on Nats' 'taxpayers’ receipt' planPM says National should “go back to the drawing board”.15 May 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as AugustMinisters saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.14 May 11:41 PM
PoliticsGovt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 revealPrime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.14 May 09:45 PM
PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHipkins received no written advice before announcing start date for new Auckland harbour crossingNational says the announcement was a distraction from Labour's woes.12 May 07:00 AM
PoliticsPM Hipkins to meet US President Biden at Pacific summitThe summit comes amid a major US diplomatic push in the Pacific to counter China.11 May 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: It’s all about coming down to EarthMy late aunt visited London during the time of Margaret Thatcher.10 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandCaves death: Witness recounts teacher’s anguish, boys’ frantic dash for helpCaleb Salisbury, a concreter who was working nearby said schoolboys ran to him for help10 May 07:07 AM
New ZealandTwo jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raidsDaylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.09 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandHipkins on BBC: Māori politics, future republic, UK trade and sausage rollsHipkins said the Crown shouldn't apologise 'in a non-specific way' to Māori.07 May 06:58 PM
New ZealandKing’s coronation: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reflects on trip to LondonPrime Minister Chris Hipkins says the atmosphere was 'quite phenomenal'.06 May 07:39 PM
RoyalsKing Charles' coronation: King leads royals on palace balconyThe ceremony will attract leaders from around the globe, including the New Zealand PM.06 May 01:44 PM
RoyalsNew suit, new shoes, borrowed kākahu - PM at coronationFashion-challenged Prime Minister has new suit and shoes for royal occasion.06 May 08:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: The Greens will be fine - but Chris Hipkins should be worried The Green Party will survive Elizabeth Kerekere, the Government may not.06 May 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The biggest threat to Hipkins' honeymoon right now is winterLast winter hit Labour hard in the polls - and this year's chilly season could be worse.05 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Very disappointing': PM yet to hear from former minister after shock defectionMeka Whaitiri announced her shock resignation from the Labour Party this morning.03 May 10:40 AM
RoyalsChris Hipkins welcomed by Prince William at WindsorPrime Minister Chris Hipkins has been pictured with Prince William at Windsor.02 May 06:23 PM
Talanoa'They were terrified': Dawn raid tactics still happening in NZAn investigation is under way after a Pasifika overstayer was detained.01 May 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien VenutoTax conundrum: Like it or not, NZ must choose a poison sooner or laterThere isn't much runway left for the current system.01 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsHipkins to meet King and Sunak on coronation tripHipkins is expected to travel to Papua New Guinea and might meet US President Joe Biden.01 May 04:55 AM
PoliticsPM hints new Budget tax was considered by CabinetNational says Labour considered a CGT in the Budget - Chris Hipkins says wait and see.01 May 04:35 AM
PoliticsNational Party to pay nurses' student loans - if they stick aroundIt is one of a range of measures National has released today to address worker shortages.29 Apr 11:30 PM
PoliticsWill Luxon’s campaign millions be enough to beat Hipkins?The worlds of politics and money often intertwine.29 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Hipkins is on a charm offensive with business - and pivoting from the Ardern ageHipkins' promise of a no-taxes, no-frills Budget will be a bitter pill for some in Labour.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanExclusive: Hipkins lining up Joe Biden meeting next monthKing Charles, Rishi Sunak – and now possibly the US President.27 Apr 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay farmers, growers call for more help as Govt rules out cyclone recovery taxPM Chris Hipkins rules out special tax to help cover ballooning cyclone recovery costs.27 Apr 05:02 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins rules out taxes to pay for $14b cyclone rebuildChris Hipkins confirms there are no new taxes in the Budget.27 Apr 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Luxon is one of Labour's biggest assetsOPINION: MPs who come from business usually take six years to adjust to politics.26 Apr 05:10 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Common sense approach' - Hipkins and Albanese on historic citizenship announcementChris Hipkins arrived in Brisbane on Saturday as historic citizenship policy was unveiled.23 Apr 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Reality speaks louder than wordsDon't gaslight us; the health system is broken and crime is increasing.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM Chris Hipkins has to avoid confusion over Labour’s tax plansConfusion over tax policies has skewered Labour before - they risk it doing so again.21 Apr 05:00 PM