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 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: The political hot potato the coalition desperately want to dropOPINION: We are watching a far uglier version of Kill Bill.03 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 ZealandNational undecided on Act’s four-year term legislationNational says it has no position, despite committing to introduce legislation on it.30 Jan 06:48 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Why would Govt start controversial Treaty debate for no outcome?OPINION: Mixed Treaty Principles Bill messaging by the coalition Government is awful.27 Jan 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National and Act fail the good-faith test over Treaty Principles BillOPINION: Christopher Luxon has described the bill as “divisive and unhelpful”.25 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuTreaty of Waitangi partnership a ‘misinterpretation’, David Seymour believesSeymour says Act does not regard the Treaty as a partnership between Māori and the Crown.22 Jan 04:03 AM
PoliticsAct won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speakAct leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.16 Jan 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCharter school plans: More radical than before - David SeymourDavid Seymour is planning to improve on the charter school model but unions are worried.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionACT’s reform attempt has failed three times already – what’s different now?OPINION: To succeed this time, they need to reflect on the historical context.22 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The debate between the English and Te Reo Treaty of WaitangiOPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi is no longer just an academic debate.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity concerns front of mind for Waitangi Day as Treaty debate heats upProviding a safe environment for robust debate will be key on February 6.14 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Slashing red tape around medicines — will Seymour make it happen?OPINION: This could be a good start in David Seymour's fight against red tape.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTommy Wilson: Strap in for three years of unsettled political weatherOPINION: We could collapse into a chaos not seen in this country before.10 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandIwi leader fears lifting pseudoephedrine ban will put more P on the streets'You’re not doing your country any good to put it on the shelves.'10 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: David Seymour and Beltway bureaucrats must learn from medieval IcelandOPINION: Gargantuan red tape will be gone if we learn a "Thingvellir" or two from Iceland.06 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessPublic service cutbacks: The Kiwi startup framed as David Seymour-friendlyYarken lands NZ Defence Force as early customer.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's Govt on the defensive after a ragged startOPINION: Govt's controversial measures have given Opposition parties stronger start.30 Nov 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessToo political? Why the Productivity Commission is being disestablishedDavid Seymour says it isn't about the Commission's left-leaning chairman.29 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Hope they graduate high school soon': Seymour calls genital posters immatureWhen told of the posters, Seymour said for him that phase was around intermediate.28 Nov 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Not quite plausible': David Seymour calls out Winston Peters' media criticismsPeters accused media of taking bribes. Seymour disagrees, still wary of policy generally.28 Nov 05:57 AM
Politics'Tell the public what you signed up to' - Peters lashes out in tense first Cabinet meetingTension as Christopher Luxon tries to put Winston Peters' war with the media behind him.28 Nov 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandWellington 'activist' councillor posts flyers of Luxon, Seymour and Peters as genitalsO'Neill said the posters 'allow us to laugh at ourselves about the state we’re in'.28 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's dream start goes up in smokeOPINION: The new PM has been shown how easy it is to lose control of the narrative.28 Nov 12:02 AM
Politics'Everyone can get ahead': New Govt's first Cabinet meeting todayIt comes after the new coalition Government was sworn in on Monday.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is new Govt a three-headed hybrid?Opinion: Deputy PM situation 'looks like the dubious Wisdom of Solomon'.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsThe biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the lineA $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.24 Nov 04:53 AM
PoliticsThe baubles of office: What's the salary for the new PM and Cabinet ministers?Winston Peters pockets over $500,000 for his 18 months as Deputy PM.24 Nov 01:03 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM