Politics'Bordering on crisis': Luxon announces review of school property systemPM and Education Minister made the announcement today.26 Feb 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias meets 'The Penkonator' for a battle of willsOPINION: Steve Braunias meets Chris Penk, the 'provocateur the left loves to hate'.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of Christopher LuxonOPINION: I felt I could not hold on to a single worthwhile idea.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Child poverty statistics intensify battle over welfare reformOPINION: The stats relate to Labour's time in office, which makes them politically tricky.22 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandPM thanks 'heroes' battling Port Hills fire on ChCh quake anniversaryThe cause of the fire, which is still active, is being investigated.21 Feb 11:09 PM
New Zealand109,000 Kiwis on Jobseeker welfare for more than a yearThe PM says he's seen enough evidence to prove the use of sanctions should be ramped up.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missedOPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.20 Feb 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: The straight talking we really need to hear from LuxonOPINION: National Party faithful love hearing that other people will be doing it tough.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRebuilding Tairāwhiti: 'It's been bloody tough in the last few years' - mayorThe region has been hit by many storms over the past seven years.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon's shots fired at Labour over transport cash - but did they land?Christopher Luxon's $200b hole claim doesn't quite pass the sniff test.18 Feb 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Blood on your hands': Luxon confronted by heated protesters at Big Gay OutLast week, the PM said the Government was extremely concerned about Israel’s actions.18 Feb 03:26 AM
World'Unacceptable': Luxon blames Putin for Russian dissident Navalny's deathThe PM joins Joe Biden and other leaders in blaming Russia's president for his death.18 Feb 02:24 AM
Politics'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claimChristopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.17 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's hunt for mid 40s in the pollsHis Prime Manager routine has served him well in coalition handling, but has limits.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Flash utes fair game as Govt expands spending cutsOPINION: Optics are even more important when you're on a cost-cutting drive.15 Feb 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Bread-and-butter Government': Nicola Willis borrows familiar phrase in economic speechFinance Minister Nicola Willis used one of Labour's favourite phrases in a recent speech.15 Feb 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field DaysLuxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.14 Feb 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The underestimated MP who's got Luxon's earOPINION: Simeon Brown is a punchline for some opponents. He may get the last laugh.12 Feb 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon BrownOPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon just chose to disagree with two-thirds of his own votersOPINION: Is it possible for us to have a Treaty debate without resorting to violence?10 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsBoost in support for Act leader David Seymour and party in latest pollDavid Seymour appears to have benefited from the Waitangi Day events' heated atmosphere.10 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandNo cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossingAuckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.09 Feb 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The woman who saved Luxon from disaster at WaitangiOPINION: The PM's day would have been much worse if he wasn't able to speak at all.08 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projectsIt comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.08 Feb 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: How Luxon can clean up Treaty Principles Bill messOPINION: The PM has already ruled out controversial bill from becoming law.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon declares Treaty Principles Bill a dead duck walking before it's even bornOPINION: Anger about David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill was palpable at Waitangi.07 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuPM rules out support beyond Select Committee for Treaty Principles BillThe PM made his stance on the bill clear in his post-Cabinet conference.07 Feb 07:10 AM
PoliticsGovt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offendersThe Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.07 Feb 02:34 AM
PoliticsAct launches campaign to twist National's arm on Treaty referendumThe Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.06 Feb 10:43 PM
New Zealand'No regrets' - Christopher Luxon doubles down on reusing speechParts of the PM's speech were copied word-for-word from last year's speech.06 Feb 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson at Waitangi: A decent chunk of the nation has come together. This is usOPINION: We came together in great numbers on Waitangi Day. For what?06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow similar are Luxon’s 2023 v 2024 Waitangi speeches? Sections copied word for wordThe Prime Minister says the repetition was deliberate.06 Feb 04:31 AM
New ZealandTensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David SeymourThe Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.05 Feb 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon’s outrageous Waitangi speechOPINION: The PM failed to rise to an historic occasion at Waitangi yesterday.05 Feb 04:00 PM