KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
WorldNepal's first female PM takes charge after deadly anti-corruption protestsMore than 50 people were killed in a week of unrest in the mountain nation.13 Sep 11:22 PM
PremiumOpinionShane Te PouOpinion: What New Zealand can learn from Europe’s rising unrestRising nationalism, economic hardship and political churn leave Europe on edge.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumWorldKilling of Charlie Kirk raises fears of spiralling political violence in US11 Sep 06:09 AM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council elections08 Sep 09:23 PM
WorldMacron forced to find new PM after Bayrou oustedFrancois Bayrou has been in the job for just nine months.08 Sep 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why local body election hoardings need to changeOPINION: Roadside political signs are the moth-eaten cousin of the outdated soapbox.08 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldAnutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thai PM, ousts Shinawatra dynastyHe's known for decriminalising cannabis in 2022 as Health Minister.07 Sep 06:57 AM
AucklandElectoral Commission reviews social media post by Te Pāti Māori MPOriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau seat last night, defeating Labour's Peeni Henare.06 Sep 11:55 PM
WorldDC Attorney General sues Trump over National Guard deploymentNearly 2300 National Guard members are stationed in DC this week.04 Sep 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Time to unscramble governmentNZ has 81 ministerial portfolios across 28 ministers and 43 departments.03 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami of aroha': More than 1000 signs put up supporting Māori wardsThe heart-shape signs are going nationwide.02 Sep 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: A four-year term won't improve political accountabilityOPINION: All parties support a four-year term referendum except Act.02 Sep 09:00 PM
Travel'Sided with democracy': Judge's ruling a blow to Trump's LA moveThe judge questioned the need for military in civilian policing.02 Sep 06:33 PM
New Zealand'Actions speak louder': Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on party's missionTPM co-leader Ngarewa-Packer criticises the denial of history and inequities in NZ.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can AI win the trust battle?OPINION: The benefits of AI are numerous ... but caution is warranted.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a student’s banned speech sparked national debateAfter mediation, the school has apologised and will offer free speech training.26 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We shouldn’t undervalue the important work of historians OPINION: Also letters on religion and politics; cycle helmets; Palestinian state. 19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Tāmaki Makaurau's by-election is a Labour vs Te Pāti Māori showdownPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara are key contenders.19 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump leads movement against mail-in voting ahead of midtermsHe claims mail-in ballots risk election integrity, citing Putin.18 Aug 08:28 PM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are neededSome candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Negligence and delusion endanger NZ's political landscapeOPINION: Opposition neglects to front on significant issues.15 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSandwich assault: Man charged after throwing a sub at a federal agent in DCThe incident occurred near 14th and U Streets in Northwest DC.14 Aug 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUK Govt spent $5.4m to block reporting of Afghan data breachThe breach exposed details of 19,000 Afghans linked to British forces.14 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldColombian presidential candidate dies after rally shooting, six suspects arrestedMiguel Uribe died two months after being shot at a rally in Bogota.11 Aug 07:22 PM
KahuAuckland politician says she was abused putting up her signage - police calledThe mayoral candidate has since decided not advertise her candidacy on her vehicle.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAustralian PM's Palestine announcement imminent - reportsAnthony Albanese may move to recognise Palestine as a state this week.11 Aug 01:32 AM
