Politics'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciaryIt comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.28 Aug 06:18 AM
KahuIwi demand PM acknowledges Māori did not cede sovereigntyLuxon told Parliament Māori ceded sovereignty when signing the Treaty of Waitangi.28 Aug 05:35 AM
New Zealand'On the world stage': Rotorua group joins PM's delegationThe experienced cultural group will perform four times during a week-long visit.27 Aug 05:03 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassadorIt comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.27 Aug 03:28 AM
New ZealandLuxon on overturning court ruling & Justice Minister's comments on seafood industryPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is quizzed on Govt plans to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that made customary title easier to get. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandPM heads to Tonga and SH1 reopens after fatal crash | Focus Morning Bulletin August 27In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, SH1 reopens after fatal crash, Uber ruling benefits all drivers and PM heads to Tonga.Watch26 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment tries to legislate its way out of energy crisisThe Government wants to fast-track a liquefied natural gas terminal.26 Aug 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woesOPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment to fast-track consent process for new liquified natural gas terminalPrime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the Government is to fast-track the consent process for a new liquified natural gas terminal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Aug 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right timeOPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touchOPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.24 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's message to councils and banks was merciless, but great politicsOPINION: Luxon did not bother to sugarcoat it.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
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
