PoliticsBuy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David SeymourBuy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour’s new Ministry for Regulation. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Sep 12:27 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: The three principles of the bill agreed on by CabinetThe bill being spearheaded by David Seymour is currently being drafted.10 Sep 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Seymour sowing discord and wasting money with Treaty billOPINION: 'The aim of the legislation appears to be to raise the public profile of Act.'10 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour gives indication of Treaty Principles Bill timeline, says Select Committee will be for six monthsA draft version of the bill is expected in November.10 Sep 05:23 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour talks timelines of the Treaty Principles BillAct leader David Seymour is asked about timelines on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Sep 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debateOPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?09 Sep 05:01 PM
Kahu400 church leaders sign open letter to vote down Seymour's Treaty Principles BillHundreds have signed a letter against the 'divisive' bill.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EducationSecretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rulesConfidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.05 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Act’s Treaty bill all about attacking Nats in 2026OPINION: The Prime Minister faces crucial decisions as his party and country’s leader.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I stood my ground': 74-year old protester ejected from Act meetingA crowd of about 170 people attended the meeting in Hastings.03 Sep 05:53 AM
Politics'Situationships', 'ghosting' and 'heartbreak': New Govt 'Love Better' website cost more than $800kOne minister thinks it's appropriate spending, another reckons it's excessive.30 Aug 02:50 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Act's thinly-veiled attack on the TreatyOPINION: It’s time that Karen Chhour took ownership of her actions.24 Aug 05:00 PM
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
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 ZealandSeymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cutsMore than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.21 Aug 01:30 AM
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
Politics78 applications received for new or converted charter schoolsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour says 78 groups have applied to open new charter schools or convert existing state schools. Video / Dean PurcellWatch15 Aug 08:53 AM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour ponders being Deputy PMDavid Seymour, Simon Walker, Emma Higgins, Al Moorhead, Phil Duncan.12 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandSeymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big PharmaAnalysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.12 Aug 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Truancy and the law – crisis or smokescreen?OPINION: The focus should be on addressing the chronically absent rate.11 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial investment to be at heart of GovernmentThe Government wants departments to share more data.05 Aug 06:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major oppositionThe Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreens vs Tana, Act vs Te Pāti Māori – inside Parliament's latest dramaOne party is still fighting one of its MPs, while two parties are fighting each other.02 Aug 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Urgent action required as Act, Te Pāti Māori battle ragesOPINION: The temperature at Parliament has reached boiling point.31 Jul 10:56 PM
New ZealandFarming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference'The current process is like being in the ice cream queue behind a family of 13.'31 Jul 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncils urged to control spending as Kiwis face big rates increasesHow profligate are councils really?31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Attacks on the Treaty of Waitangi akin to domestic abuseOPINION: 'There has been no equal partnership between Māori and Pākehā.'29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre we ready for this? The Treaty debate in 2024ANALYSIS: The Treaty of Waitangi debate is about conflicting values. Can we line them up?24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Seymour makes the most of his big week as Acting PMHis stint coincided with data drops on benefit numbers and inflation.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandPharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directivePharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.19 Jul 01:59 AM
