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
New Zealand'Confused and weak': Hipkins attacks Luxon's leadership on Waitangi amendmentThe Prime Minister should 'draw a stop to it all,' says Hipkins.03 Feb 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher LuxonOPINION: All day long at work I was sure I could smell cigarette smoke.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTama Potaka scolded for joking about David Seymour's hapūCrown representatives have been welcomed to the National Iwi Chairs Forum in Kerikeri.02 Feb 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Time for Luxon to take chargeOPINION: The Prime Minister has yet to set the clear direction any government needs.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'No undue influence' - Seymour hits back at claims about tobacco industryWith Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Australia, the honour falls to Act's leader.01 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandLuxon tells parents to 'wake up' and tackle low school attendanceThe visit comes as junior schools introduce one hour a day of maths, reading and English.31 Jan 11:42 PM
New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Luxon needs to raise standards in the BeehiveOPINION: New Zealand has fallen slightly in the latest Corruption Perception Index.31 Jan 02:59 AM
PoliticsHipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.30 Jan 02:35 AM
PoliticsAssociate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PMA leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.29 Jan 11:55 PM
LivePoliticsPM addresses UNRWA funding amid Hamas allegationsParliament returns today with a bang.29 Jan 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Meet you on the bridge? Luxon heads to WaitangiOpinion: The PM heads to Waitangi this weekend needing to take charge of the race debate.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on IsraelNew Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.28 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Waitangi’s relaxed vibe and how middle NZ holds the key to Treaty issuesOPINION: Christopher Luxon's challenge is to chart a path ensuring the broad middle holds.26 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty billThe Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.26 Jan 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon starts 2024 as the great unifier ... of MāoriOPINION: The PM probably wishes he'd never heard of the Treaty Principles Bill.25 Jan 11:27 PM
