New ZealandWatch: 'No undue influence' - Seymour hits back at claims about tobacco industryWith Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Australia, the honour falls to Act's leader.01 Feb 12:57 AM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandLuxon tells parents to 'wake up' and tackle low school attendanceThe visit comes as junior schools introduce one hour a day of maths, reading and English.31 Jan 11:42 PM
KahuWhānau Ora rolls up sleeves for Māori communitiesWinter vaccination programme rolled by by Whānau Ora collective.31 Jan 06:22 PM
KahuSmokefree legislation breaches Treaty - Māori health expertsHealth advocates want Waitangi Tribunal to hear urgent case against new smokefree changes.31 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandClear the air: Govt ministers asked to disclose tobacco industry linksGovernment remains under scrutiny over its smokefree repeals - and any industry influence.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister won’t stake job on police workforce boost, PM determined to achieve itIn the space of 24 hours, Mark Mitchell's view had reversed.31 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Luxon needs to raise standards in the BeehiveOPINION: New Zealand has fallen slightly in the latest Corruption Perception Index.31 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandRATs will remain free until at least the end of JuneThe current national supply of RATs was due to run out in February.31 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandChlöe Swarbrick actively considering Green Party leadership bidNominations for the co-leadership opened for two weeks on Wednesday.31 Jan 01:44 AM
KahuA Treaty conversation will be held at Rangiātea Church on Waitangi Day.Rev Rangi Nicholson explores the depth of feeling around te Tiriti.30 Jan 05:57 PM
Kahu'I’m anxious about interests represented in the current Government' - ShawOutgoing Greens leader fears Māori view lost by RMA rewrite.30 Jan 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Kill Bill - Seymour's Treaty play backfires on ActNational has enough on its plate without buying another fight with Maori.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Construction'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenantsA state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.30 Jan 03:51 AM
PoliticsHipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.30 Jan 02:35 AM
PoliticsAssociate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PMA leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.29 Jan 11:55 PM
LivePoliticsPM addresses UNRWA funding amid Hamas allegationsParliament returns today with a bang.29 Jan 08:06 PM
KahuRino Tirikatene's resignation signals the end of an eraRetiring Labour MP looking at life after politics.29 Jan 06:45 PM
KahuLong serving police officer calls time at WaitangiRetiring police officer Wally Haumaha's final duty will be at Waitangi.29 Jan 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: Kāinga Ora under fire; Chinese developers ‘shrivel’; why mega-projects are late and costlyInvestigation findings on the state housing agency will be reported to ministers in March.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateProperty investment: How buyers are reacting to change of govtNew mortgage lending to investors fell to a decade-low for a December month in 2023.29 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandProtesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military actionProtesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.28 Jan 11:40 PM
PoliticsGovt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on IsraelNew Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.28 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones lashes out at inquiry - 'it's not the Waitangi Tribunal's business'The first regional wānanga in the constitution inquiry is set to get under way this week.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe political risk facing the Government over the Interislander ferriesThe uncertainty comes a year on from when Kaitaki lost power in the middle of Cook Strait.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Why would Govt start controversial Treaty debate for no outcome?OPINION: Mixed Treaty Principles Bill messaging by the coalition Government is awful.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fearOPINION: Polling over term of last Government showed views hardened on race issues.26 Jan 09:35 PM
KahuBoris Sokratov: Why is the Government trying to rewrite Aotearoa history?Opinion: I'm heading to Waitangi to protest with Tame Iti.26 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandCourt date set for Kiri Allan's trialShe will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.26 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandLuxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty billThe Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.26 Jan 02:28 AM
KahuOpinion: I am who I am, a Pākehā New Zealander, Tangata Tiriti.Community advocate Denis O'Reilly says he's a non starter for this political game25 Jan 09:19 PM
KahuShane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to WaitangiThey could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.25 Jan 06:07 PM
KahuWāhine Māori MPs say Parliament can be toughWillow Jean Prime and Hana Rāwhiti Maipi-Clark on life in politics.25 Jan 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMichael Barnett: Parliament is a workplace tooParliament is still a workplace like any other.25 Jan 04:00 PM