PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon says lower rates, rising spend point to better times aheadThe PM urged more compelling candidates after low local election turnout.17 Oct 05:00 AM
Politics‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim BolgerLaughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.16 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Vale Jim Bolger, a leader of substanceOPINION: New Zealand's 35th PM got the appreciation he deserved after he left office.15 Oct 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: National and Labour trapped by fear – the crisis of centralismOPINION: How long before the extremist politics of the US and UK make a real impact here? 14 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsApproval ratings for Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins drop in new political pollNew lows for leaders of the country's biggest political parties.13 Oct 05:17 AM
Politics‘Significant boost’: Education Minister Stanford hails jump in structured literacy resultsThe Government puts focus on fresh educational results.13 Oct 02:50 AM
PoliticsLuxon says poor candidates drove apathy, supports online voting ideaPM recounts private dinner with Singapore’s leader as polls disappoint.12 Oct 05:57 PM
PoliticsNew education data to reveal 'transformational' impact after Govt's 'back-to-basics' pushThe results are expected to show across-the-board improvement for young children.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseTe Pāti Māori: Back on track or on another collision course? – Adam PearseOPINION: Voters are telling Te Pāti Māori to get its act together. 10 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Front up and answer them': TPM needs to be accountable, Hipkins says amid party troublesHipkins said politicians have a duty to answer questions. 09 Oct 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognitionOPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhy is National in the 20s in latest political poll? Christopher Luxon respondsLabour is out in front in the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Oct 01:18 AM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
Auckland'Unscrupulous, incompetent': Disgraced realty agent jailed for concealing income while bankruptAaron Drever misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.07 Oct 09:44 PM
Politics‘Weasel words’: Hipkins says MP homes ‘not place to protest’ - but Labour voted against billLuxon said the sentiment was 'lovely', but questioned Labour's actions.06 Oct 11:23 PM
PoliticsIs Labour being consistent on whether protests should happen outside MPs' homes?Legislation outlawing protests outside homes is before the House. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAgencies warned Govt's board fee increases could impact services, worsen cost pressuresThe Prime Minister said he wasn't concerned.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon questioned on impact of Crown board fee hikesSome ministries warned it may impact the delivery of services. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Oct 04:23 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Luxon speaks at start of Parliament week, to highlight benefit crackdownThe PM says he wants to tackle the 'trap' of starting on welfare at a young age.06 Oct 02:40 AM
Silver Ferns'Sometimes employees don't like their boss': Luxon on NZ Netball stand-off with TauruaDame Noeline Taurua has been stood down for the remainder of the year.05 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandPM says $65k wage limit for parents with jobless teens about putting pressure on mums and dadsThe PM says he wants to tackle the “trap” of starting on welfare at a young age.05 Oct 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland Rugby Union's neglect highlighted in All Blacks starting XVOPINION: Immigration is not the only answer for a country with low productivity.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s runway for relief is shrinkingOPINION: Everybody agrees power should be cheaper and yet no one can agree on what to do.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Winston Peters dodges pro-Palestine protesters in DunedinAbout 200 people gathered at Port Otago calling the minister’s stance a ‘moral failure’.03 Oct 01:42 AM
New ZealandInsufficient evidence: Corruption case against Manurewa Marae stallsThe Privacy Commissioner is still probing claims of Census data misuse at the marae.02 Oct 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori landStage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.02 Oct 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
PoliticsNgāti Whakaue housing partnership announcement in RotoruaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon at announcement for next stage of Rotorua Manawa Gardens Rental Housing Development Video \ Annabel ReidWatch01 Oct 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySeascape developer seeks foreign buyer exemption to finish $300m+ Auckland tower'Delays caused unique financial pressure on the developer' - Overseas Investment Office.30 Sep 10:37 PM
PoliticsGovt reveals measures intended to avoid power crisis, clarity on its position on asset salesThe Government wants to avoid another winter power crisis.30 Sep 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWatch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mountThe PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.30 Sep 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Govt reveals its outright cowardice on PalestineOPINION: New Zealanders' response has been swift and angry, says Green Party co-leader.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon talks about leadership and managing the coalitionChristopher Luxon said National got everything it wanted from coalition talks except for two things. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Sep 04:00 PM