New ZealandCouncil byelection to cost $120,000 after Greens win Wellington CentralTamatha Paul pulled off a historic victory by flipping the safe Labour seat.30 Oct 04:15 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PMOPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.26 Oct 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questionedOfficials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsOne week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?It's been a week filled with election news.20 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPolitical football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?With so much focus on the All Blacks, what about the best of NZ's politicians?20 Oct 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed outOPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.20 Oct 12:23 AM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
New Zealand'No meme unposted': Politics popularity has become a battle for social mediaAs audiences go online so has political advertising, and it's a million-dollar enterprise.19 Oct 09:53 PM
Politics'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to WellingtonThe NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.18 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaNew Pacific MPs in Parliament: 'My intention is to bring the hood'Angee Nicholas, Fa'anana Efeso Collins and Lemauga Lydia Sosene are proud Pasifika MPs.18 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsGreens welcome what could be a record number of MPsBut the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.18 Oct 02:15 AM
Politics'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in WellingtonWinston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.18 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandExplainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?The final election result will be declared on November 3.17 Oct 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate PetersOPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.17 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandCoalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissionsPre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.16 Oct 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Welcome to Auckland - it’s not what you may have thoughtOPINION: The election has thrown some new realities of Auckland into sharp relief.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike HoskingTamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.16 Oct 03:05 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Greens expect to do ‘good work’ in opposition on climate, public housingThe Greens will keep on fighting for people and the planet, new MP says.16 Oct 02:24 AM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculationOPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.15 Oct 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational’s secret weapon in domination of LabourNZ agency Topham Guerin was behind Luxon's online campaign and previously Boris Johnson's15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why a cohesive coalition is high on incoming PM’s listOPINION: The divisions that must now be healed lie deeper than party disagreements.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Tai Tokerau seat narrowly held by Kelvin Davis, special votes yet to countedThe Labour MP is narrowly in front in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.15 Oct 01:30 AM
PoliticsCovid lockdowns or policy bonfires? What caused Labour's vote to plummetIt was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.15 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandNew Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'15 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland seats on knife-edge as Nats celebrate snatching Labour strongholdsSome traditional Labour strongholds including Mt Albert are incredibly close.14 Oct 09:46 PM
Politics'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to LabourFinal election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.14 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandGreen Party on track for strong result, ahead in Wellington and Auckland central electoratesIn one of the biggest election upsets, Tamatha Paul is well ahead in Wellington Central.14 Oct 05:18 PM
New ZealandBlue wave over Auckland, Act's van Velden wins TāmakiThe election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'You have reached for hope and you have voted for change': PM-in waiting Luxon says time to turn NZ aroundNational and Act have the numbers to govern on the night, but NZ First may yet be needed.14 Oct 11:05 AM
New ZealandNational's Suze Redmayne wins Rangitīkei seatNational picked up 42.4 per cent of the party vote, almost double the amount for Labour.14 Oct 09:37 AM
New ZealandRed seats turn blue? National ahead in Labour's Auckland strongholdsThe election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates look heavily in National's favour.14 Oct 08:41 AM