Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Catch up with more green energyOPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basicsLuxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.22 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand‘We’re not KPIs’: Pasifika and Māori hit back at PM’s speechChristopher Luxon delivered a clear-cut message for councils.22 Aug 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PMOPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.21 Aug 11:09 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: The truth about the upcoming Treaty Principles BillOPINION: If you go into politics you live in a goldfish bowl.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relationsOPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councilsTory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.21 Aug 07:55 AM
KahuWinston Peters casts doubt on PM's position on Treaty Principles BillThe Deputy Prime Minister has muddied the waters on the Treaty Principles Bill debate.21 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in WellingtonPrime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Aug 05:31 AM
PoliticsLuxon tells councils he wants ratepayers’ funding used appropriatelyAs councils hike rates ever higher, the PM has told them to tighten their belts.21 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders the polls on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, Hunter McGregor.21 Aug 01:30 AM
PoliticsLuxon to ask councils to cut their own cloth before asking Govt for handoutsAs councils hike rates ever higher, the PM will tell them to tighten their belts.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic copsOPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionNo shortage of relief after OCR cut: Labour MP Arena WilliamsOPINION: For all of National's rhetoric, it has never had a coherent economic plan.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu'The Crown is sovereign,' PM Christopher Luxon saysThe National leader tells Parliament he believes Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown.20 Aug 05:06 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
Kahu'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.19 Aug 06:34 AM
KahuLuxon takes on the Tainui challengePrime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'eWatch19 Aug 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChanges to benefit ‘may negatively impact young jobseekers’The changes include requiring recipients to reapply every six months.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimesOPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Govt needs to shoot down McKee’s AR-15 agendaOPINION: An AR-15 style rifle transforms a lone loser into a bringer of mass death.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin August 17The Waitangi Treaty principles bill is in the firing line, over 1000 firefighters contain a blaze in Turkey, and NZ Tourism confirms our numbers of tourists remains low.Watch16 Aug 08:17 PM
New Zealand‘Safety of Australians’ trumps Luxon’s calls for fairness on 501s debateLuxon did manage to come away from the meeting with a few wins.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPut on your dancing shoes PM, the rock star economy is back for an encoreThis week might have cemented a coalition victory at the election.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Albanese meet in Canberra; Aukus and 501s on agendaLuxon will push for a return to the deportation agreement with former PM Jacinda Ardern.16 Aug 02:09 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.15 Aug 08:47 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon prepares to lobby Australia's Anthony Albanese over 501sHe will push for a return to Australia's agreement with former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprintOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.14 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandFears meth lollies could be fatal and budget blowout | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.Watch14 Aug 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Speech reveals what really motivates Christopher LuxonOPINION: Luxon’s politics is motivated by a desire to lift education achievement.14 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: PM Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingWatch: PM Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingWatch12 Aug 07:25 PM
OpinionOpinion: The numbers don't add up on Govt's rushed maths changesOPINION: The Govt appears to be manufacturing a crisis to justify rushing the changes.12 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The art of the matter - why the PM's wrong about educationOPINION: 'Another brainwave from Christopher Luxon, and it’s only August.'09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: Dear PM, you're not measuring up to my KPIsOPINION: 'The arrogance of Goldsmith’s total disregard for the language is infuriating.'08 Aug 09:16 PM