PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate PetersOPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.17 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandHipkins says relationship with Toni is 'the highlight of my year'The Labour leader thanked his partner, Toni, in his concession speech on Saturday night.16 Oct 10:56 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: 'Horror show' - left’s autopsy on Labour’s lossOPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?16 Oct 10:29 PM
PoliticsA night at the saddest party in politicsAs the saying goes, it’s the hope that kills you.14 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandWho is Toni? Hipkins reveals new partner after crushing defeatHipkins revealed he had a new partner during his speech last night.14 Oct 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of... the leadersOPINION: Spaceman Seymour was floating in his tin can far above the world.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The key issue of the 2023 election campaign - and its MVPOPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.12 Oct 12:24 PM
PoliticsBed legs, $60 groceries, Taylor Swift - Hipkins and Luxon spar in fiery debateThe last debate of the campaign kicks off at 7pm, and both Chrises will be on a mission.12 Oct 07:20 AM
LivePoliticsWatch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trailLabour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.11 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The one critical thing Luxon doesn't get about PetersOPINION: For a lesson in how not to handle Winston Peters, look to National.10 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandElectoral Commission hits back at Winston Peters' polling booth claimsReports of hundreds of voting places being closed in rural areas on election day are false07 Oct 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Hollow policies and bumper sticker slogans' - Hipkins hits out as Labour gets poll boostHipkins says the mood has changed in the final week of campaigning.07 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandAnother Covid hit for Labour as MP tests positiveLabour leader Chris Hipkins has only just got out of isolation and another MP is down.06 Oct 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Shipwreck ChippyOpinion: Prime Minister emerges from isolation but loses momentum.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's tax pitch comes back to haunt himOPINION: Finally, someone crunched the numbers - and the numbers are embarrassing.06 Oct 12:23 AM
LivePoliticsLive: Chris Hipkins claims National tax plan is a 'scam', as Seymour gets his wingsHipkins is out of Covid isolation and back on the campaign trail.05 Oct 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Chicken stunt leaves egg on Hipkins' faceOPINION: Labour's dig over debate re-scheduling just made its leader look weak.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandHipkins tests positive for Covid, Luxon reveals 100-day planHipkins will be isolating while he tests positive for the virus.01 Oct 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Sparks fly over Treaty issues, 'race-baiting'OPINION: Chris Hipkins should have addressed divisive issues much sooner.29 Sep 12:41 AM
PoliticsInside the latest leaders' debate: Which answer went down badly with the audience?Plus: What happened at the latest Parliament protest?28 Sep 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Scaring old ladies' Ginny Andersen hits out at National's Mark MitchellA poll showed the Greens and National are neck and neck to win the seat.26 Sep 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What Luxon really means when he says he'd rather work with ActOPINION: National needs some leverage to rein in Act's extremes.26 Sep 01:43 AM
PoliticsNational-Act would need NZ First; Luxon surges ahead in preferred PM - pollNational and Act's 60 seats would need NZ First to govern in new poll.25 Sep 05:22 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on China, Brexit and what Mark Mitchell got up to in IraqLabour leader gives extended interview for popular British podcast.25 Sep 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour MP concedes election, PM's trust win, Peters sets the toneOPINION: A small win for Labour, but there isn't much time to close the gap.22 Sep 12:56 AM
New ZealandFree school lunches here to stay, Hipkins promises"Principals tell me this is a game-changer for supporting kids’ wellbeing and attendance."21 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins’ sausage roll surprise in Hawke’s Bay; pumps more funds into cyclone-ravaged regionChris Hipkins and his ministers made a number of significant announcements in Hawke's Bay.21 Sep 03:54 AM
Politics'Another nothing announcement': Hipkins hits back at Nats, responds to GDP resultHipkins visits Napier on the campaign trail as Luxon takes in the deep south.21 Sep 01:51 AM
EntertainmentHuge ratings: TVNZ reveals how many Kiwis tuned into first leaders’ debateIt was the first time the two leaders have gone head to head on primetime TV.20 Sep 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young: First leaders debate tonight is Luxon's to loseOPINION: The pressure is on Chris Hipkins to play a blinder tonight.19 Sep 01:49 AM
PoliticsHipkins on housing; Luxon on candidate's fluoride commentsRyan Hamilton is expected to win the Hamilton East electorate.17 Sep 10:50 PM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: Who is the best debater, and what’s Chippy been eating?Chris Luxon thinks Chis Hipkins is a great debater - is he?16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The questions Luxon won't answer, and Seymour waits and watchesWhy Luxon and deputy Nicola Willis are trying to avoid a spreadsheets at dawn showdown.15 Sep 05:00 PM
LivePolitics'Irresponsible and unaffordable': Chris Hipkins slams National's policiesThe election campaign is nearing the end of its second week.15 Sep 01:35 AM
