PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat drives Christopher Luxon? The full story of the man who wants to be PMMany voters say they don’t know much about him. We went looking for more.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Election a chance for a fresh approach as crises loomOPINION: Those profiting from the status quo have no incentive to change it.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsFears of fuel tax hikes ahead of transport budget publicationThere are fears the Government will announce fuel tax hikes in the next six weeks.19 Jul 09:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Third time lucky after fraught start on PM's tough on crime adventureThe closer the election, the more ministers warmed up to getting tough on ram raiders19 Jul 06:46 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Act MPs not tossing toys after surprise list demotionsThe latest poll had Act getting 15 seats with 12 per cent of the party vote.19 Jul 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Three strikes and Labour is out - another scandal will be fatalOPINION: Luxon does not need to win the debates, just state the case for change.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour laughs as Christopher Luxon says he's ready for 'years' in oppositionThe National leader put his foot in it big-time on his first day back from recess.18 Jul 06:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Govt caught between climate policy and cost of living crisisGovt struggling to burn Climate Change Commission advice in its “policy bonfire".18 Jul 05:07 AM
Politics‘Lost the plot’: Act founder not voting for former partyThe party's current leader isn't too fazed by the comments.18 Jul 04:45 AM
PoliticsEmbattled MP Michael Wood referred to privileges committeeBoth MPs have vowed to "crack on" in their roles focused on the election ahead.18 Jul 02:08 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policyIt comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.18 Jul 12:09 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcementChris Hipkins has historically criticised the use of rhetoric in commentary on crime.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Hipkins: From 'quite different' child to his part in the Ardern 'quiet coup'The woman who knows him best in life says he is more than up to leading New Zealand.17 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The PM’s Stockholm Syndrome and National’s potholesOPINION: Why aren't we debating what could really make a difference this election?17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls: Race tightens with National only just ahead of LabourThe major parties are almost neck and neck in the countdown to the October election.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins’ mother talks about his upbringing‘Not your typical Kiwi kid’ - Chris Hipkins’ mother talks about his upbringing. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on the path to leadership‘What I learned from Trevor Mallard’ - Chris Hipkins on the path to leadership. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo extra money: Minor parties challenge to election advertising cash failsA High Court challenge from some of NZs smallest parties has failed17 Jul 06:47 AM
PoliticsNational, Act able to form Government in new poll, justThe poll comes after two different polls last week showed falls for Labour and National.17 Jul 06:08 AM
New ZealandNats announce policy to allow students to dip into KiwiSaver for bond paymentsNational's youth wing, the Young Nats, suggested the policy to help struggling students.17 Jul 02:03 AM
PoliticsGreen Party vows to return stolen land to Māori'The Aotearoa we know today has been built off of Māori land' - co-leader Marama Davidson.16 Jul 11:28 PM
PoliticsAct Party list: Some big falls and a few surprisesThe party is on track to substantially increase its current offering of 10 MPs.16 Jul 05:38 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Chris Hipkins launches Labour Party's election campaign sloganHipkins also reasserts focus on 'bread and butter' and 'cost of living' issues.16 Jul 02:45 AM
PoliticsPothole Repair Fund: National's $500m pledge to fix 'shocking state' of roadsGovt says National created problem by freezing road maintenance.16 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Let me introduce you to the Lux I knowOpinion: Christopher Luxon has many attributes that I am happy for a leader to have.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Vindication for Nicola Willis, Luxon gets a Barbie photo opNicola Willis' April prophesies were right all along, and why was Luxon in a Barbie box?15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Hipkins right to scotch wealth tax, but polls have Labour at tipping pointHipkins is hoping his caucus got a short, sharp lesson from bad polls. They need one.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On nursing, tax reform, crime, train travel and crossing the harbourOpinion: Premium Debate on the Government and tax reform.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori Party says PM and Labour won’t call the shots come election nightThe party officially launches its election campaign tonight.13 Jul 10:49 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour keeps the status quo on tax, but has it shot itself in the foot?OPINION: Hipkins was 'spooked' by the tax switch idea.13 Jul 03:33 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins eyes new tax policy as poll struggles biteNational's Chris Luxon says Labour's move to rule out wealth tax is "desperate politics".12 Jul 07:30 PM
PoliticsNew poll delivers more bad news for Labour; Hipkins dives in preferred PM stakesLabour is down in two polls this week, but National has not benefited,12 Jul 04:22 AM
PoliticsPM confirms he killed wealth tax, capital gains tax in BudgetBudget documents reveal the Government was working on big tax changes.11 Jul 11:16 PM