Politics See how Kiwis rank the parties on key election issues - Labour remains in front on mostThe Government's rating has also seen a rebound after a record-low score.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan Fran O'Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leadersOPINION: Chris Hipkins admits NZ faces rising costs, climate risk and a talent drain.27 Feb 08:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins fires up at Govt policies, Willis asks where Labour's are?Hipkins continued to impress upon voters the need to make realistic promises. 22 Feb 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Shouting doesn't help': How Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong aims to make historyThe party is already hitting 3% in one poll – can it make 5% and enter Parliament?20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for referendum on four-year termThe coalition deals only guaranteed the legislation reaching the select committee stage.18 Feb 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Act prepares for state of the nation, but what’s the state of Act? OPINION: David Seymour will deliver his first major speech of the year this weekend.13 Feb 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 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 resolvedLabour's leader is adamant a decision on who the party could work with won't be made now.09 Feb 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour cosying up to Greens makes them look desperateOPINION: Peeni Henare's surprise resignation video dropped mid-press conference.07 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka 'last straw'; offer to meet off tableThe iwi had invited the political party to a meeting in November last year.05 Feb 06:20 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election Green MP Teanau Tuiono made the announcement during his speech at Waitangi. 04 Feb 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceSuper costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ SuperMajor changes to NZ Super unlikely after election, according to current polling.03 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: 'National's worst fears' – why it's back to the futureANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.03 Feb 06:00 PM
Politics'No bad feeling': Labour MP Peeni Henare explains why he's leaving politicsHenare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.03 Feb 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How SkyCity kitchen staff scrambled to save PM’s big convention centre lunch A basement vehicle collision cut gas to the new NZICC kitchens for 15 minutes.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
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
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
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
