Politics'Utter disdain': Peters seeks Māori seats referendum after 'last straw' behaviourThe NZ First leader wants New Zealanders to vote on the issue.12 Feb 02:44 AM
Politics'National can get home with Luxon': Sir John Key shares blueprint for PM to win tight electionThe former PM urges National MPs to stick with Luxon and avoid a late leadership swap.10 Feb 10:47 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour faces winning back middle NZ and walking Te Pāti Māori tightropeOPINION: Some Labour MPs think a whoever coalition is best, but Hipkins is less convinced.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsAnother Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolved09 Feb 11:21 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour cosying up to Greens makes them look desperate07 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka 'last straw'; offer to meet off table05 Feb 06:20 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election 04 Feb 11:23 PM
PremiumPersonal FinanceSuper costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ Super03 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: 'National's worst fears' – why it's back to the future03 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How SkyCity kitchen staff scrambled to save PM’s big convention centre lunch 02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyAs Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.31 Jan 03:36 AM
BusinessEconomic recovery looking unconvincing as it struggles to gain momentumThe economy has the ingredients for a recovery but momentum is fragile.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsHow would Te Pāti Māori's policy to get rid of prisons actually work?It says the justice system needs to be radically transformed.28 Jan 02:35 AM
PoliticsLabour says it will 'never' support Te Pāti Māori prison abolition policyLabour says it does not agree with the party's stance. 26 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economic recovery might not be enough for NationalOPINION: Elevated inflation is threatening to ruin the recovery party.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsTainui leader gives scathing review of Govt and ‘fractured’ relationship with MāoriTuku Morgan says the Govt has made many Māori feel “pushed into a corner”. 23 Jan 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National will want house prices to rise to boost election chancesOPINION: The PM will hope house prices rise in 2026 even if his Housing Minister doesn't.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Think bigger’: New Opportunity Party leader makes her case in BayThe Opportunity Party, or Top, founded in 2016, has yet to win a seat in Parliament.22 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorPole position for Peters: Why NZ First has momentum heading into election 2026ANALYSIS: The veteran politician has threaded the needle while in Government.22 Jan 04:00 AM
PoliticsNZ First starts election year on high in new pollWinston Peters' party has recorded its best-ever result in this poll.21 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour won't win back Auckland until the city can trust the party againOPINION: Labour lost traditional strongholds like New Lynn and came close in Mt Albert.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon confirms 2026 election date, rules out three parties from coalition considerationSetting the election date is one of the few powers that is reserved solely to the PM.21 Jan 12:06 AM
PoliticsFirst major donation of election year goes to minor party The donor has previously made large donations to both Labour and the Greens. 20 Jan 11:26 PM
Politics'Win back the country's biggest city': Hipkins delivers first speech of election yearThe Labour Party is holding its annual caucus retreat in Auckland.20 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: In election year, Christopher Luxon plays it safeOPINION: The Prime Minister dialled down the ambition in his year-opener.19 Jan 03:10 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rulesLuxon acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for Kiwi households and businesses. 19 Jan 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA growth mindset: Business leaders upbeat heading into election yearLeaders are positive about the year ahead but there are concerns about a pendulum swing.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis to run as list-only MP at next electionNicola Willis will run as a list-only MP, stepping back from electorate contests.22 Dec 12:41 AM
PoliticsPeters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour 'We’re going to give you an answer and we’re going to stick to it all year.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Election timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hotOPINION: The most logical day for next year’s election is October 3.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor named as Labour candidate for NapierAlex Hedley wants to reclaim the seat for Labour from National's Katie Nimon.15 Dec 12:52 AM
