New ZealandNational, Act could form Government in latest pollChris Hipkins still well ahead of rival Christopher Luxon in favourability stakes.10 Jun 01:59 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Does Michael Wood have enough integrity to be a minister?OPINION: Wood's errors suggest he may be lacking the necessary qualities for the role.08 Jun 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Hipkins vs Luxon - the voters’ choice is clearOPINION: Politicians broadly fall into one of two categories.30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational’s Christopher Luxon 'not opposed per se' to bilingual signsThe language used for safety signs like stop or give way signs will not be changed.30 May 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Energy aplenty at Labour congress, but where were the new ideas?Labour faithful did their job now Hipkins must do his and it's not talking about National.28 May 05:48 AM
Politics'Backing the tradies': PM promises to make apprenticeship support permanentOf the 57,000 apprentices in 2019, about 25,000 were in the building sector.28 May 02:28 AM
Politics‘Hypocritical Hipkins’: PM facing flak over Super age decisionNational's Chris Bishop is also set to reveal his party's housing policy today.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Hipkins report card: What sort of a Prime Minister has he turned out to be?At the halfway point to the election, we look at Hipkins' first four months.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Government profligacy is unkindOpinion: Politicians dispense extravagant handouts because voters reward such foolishness.25 May 11:46 PM
New ZealandHipkins: NZ needs to 'rethink' how roading infrastructure is fundedThe Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.25 May 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': PM on NZ Post shop closure amid crime wave'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.22 May 08:49 PM
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
