PoliticsStaffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MPThe Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.11 Oct 05:16 AM
PoliticsNational and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electoratesAct wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom11 Oct 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increasesAn economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.11 Oct 04:26 AM
KahuDavis will likely quit politics if he doesn’t win Te Tai TōkerauLabour's deputy leader ponders his future should he lose his electorate seat.10 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandNurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show upPayroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsByelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.10 Oct 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSweden to Ōwairaka: Why modular house business turned to Europe for $90m project'We went to the USA, China and Europe but the Swedish model was the right model for us.'10 Oct 01:13 AM
KahuHealth advocate’s countrywide journey to discuss Pharmac fundingPatient Voice Aotearoa’s My Life Matters Roadshow called for change.09 Oct 05:23 PM
New ZealandWatch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this weekThe Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.09 Oct 02:45 AM
PoliticsRomantic heroes or ‘one of us’ – how we judge political leaders is rarely objective or rationalHumans strongly favour those they view as being 'one of us'.09 Oct 02:05 AM
LivePoliticsHipkins on NZ response to Israel attack; Luxon talks tough on gangsChristopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.09 Oct 12:05 AM
PoliticsWhy National’s big promise on speed limits might not happenNational recently vowed to make a sharp U-turn on 80km/h highway speed limits.08 Oct 10:18 PM
KahuElection 2023: Major political parties don’t spread porkies, but flirt with half-truths: studyAn analysis of 700 political posts makes interesting reading.08 Oct 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Can Labour win from here? There is a narrow pathA swing of 90,000 people could shift current polling predictions, says a data expert.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Political parties on home straight will cast off subtle tactical ploysOPINION: Anything is possible when all MMP parties have their country’s welfare at heart.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Falling apart': Labour, public hit out at Luxon's 'second election' fearsThe National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.07 Oct 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: The Tāmaki cup of tea, the last Chris of the WeekWhy was Paula Bennett having a cup of tea in Tāmaki?07 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Luxon apologises for tax policy inaccuracies - immediately repeats errorLuxon countered Labour's tax position was "more fractured than the [Ranfurly] shield".06 Oct 02:53 AM
PoliticsThe most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and NationalTāmaki has been a stronghold of the National Party, but this election is different.06 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnightWater bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.06 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandPolice plan long-range Tasers but without body cameras to check useIt will be the first time Tasers are used in NZ without an assured way of recording.06 Oct 01:51 AM
Kahu'Feeling dangerous': Race relations commissioner on allegations of race baiting in electionThe Race Relations Commissioner is concerned about racist and classist undertones.05 Oct 10:00 PM
KahuEarly voting numbers lagging behind last electionAbout 260,000 fewer votes had been cast by Wednesday when compared to 2020.05 Oct 08:04 PM
KahuKelvin Davis is expecting to become a grandad on Election DayThe MP incumbent is expecting his first mokopuna on election weekend.05 Oct 06:19 PM
KahuLabour's Kelvin Davis endorses Greens and Te Pāti Māori as coalition partnersElectorate rivals Hūhana Lyndon and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi earn plaudits.05 Oct 06:06 PM
Politics'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claimsMan trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.05 Oct 04:04 AM
EconomyAudited version of Crown accounts sees size of deficit shrinkThe Government's books were $9.4 billion in deficit over the past year.05 Oct 01:44 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.04 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandAuckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer saysAn anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.04 Oct 04:56 AM
WorldMcCarthy is out as US Speaker of the House - but what happens next?A temporary Speaker is in place, but the election of a new Speaker will take place.04 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandReceding red wave: The big Labour names who could be out of ParliamentLabour's wave of support is coming to an end after its historic 2020 election win.04 Oct 02:01 AM
KahuLuxon among those who vote earlyEveryone doing the same thing on the same day seen as 'old fashioned'.03 Oct 06:09 PM
KahuRangatahi seen as key to electionNanaia Mahuta and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke say youth voting is key.03 Oct 05:49 PM
Kahu'Hardest week of my life': Woman vying to be youngest MP opens up on home break-inYoung Te Pāti Māori candidate trails 4 per cent behind Cabinet Minister Nanaia Mahuta03 Oct 08:43 AM