New ZealandHipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalitionHipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.26 May 10:42 PM
PoliticsMore cuts possible to cover Govt’s extra KiwiSaver costs - Finance MinisterThe Green Party is claiming the extra costs could total more than $700m. 25 May 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsOur business and politics experts tackle your burning Budget questions.22 May 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: David Seymour almost had it rightOPINION: Savings from pay equity decisions were way in excess of other savings.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greedOPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elementsThe Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.19 May 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A delusional alternative Budget from Greens is what we've come to expectOPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAn average registered nurse's pay will fall under Greens' tax plan Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.17 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas CoughlanA look back at our angry, sweary Parliament. 16 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnion accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changesThe reform has prompted protests up and down the country.15 May 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Lowest point in 23 years': Collins blasts 'lack of civility' in ParliamentShe also released more details on the punishment for the Te Pāti Māori MPs. 14 May 08:27 PM
PoliticsLabour doesn’t rule out taxes from Greens’ $89b plan, coalition attacks 'Marxist' budgetNational says Labour "on the train to the clown show".14 May 06:01 AM
PoliticsThe Green party releases its alternative BudgetGreens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 01:46 AM
PoliticsGreens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jetsThe Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.13 May 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Robbing Paula to pay Paul' – pay equity ambush will come back to bite NatsOPINION: The way to address an unfair situation is not usually to increase the unfairness.08 May 12:05 AM
PoliticsWho donated what? National tops list of political donations: Shane Jones' partner lends NZ First $119kA number of MPs donated to their parties.05 May 03:53 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau says politics has become 'a lot more toxic’, especially for wāhine MāoriOutgoing mayor has criticised online abuse, saying it's dangerous for democracy.03 May 03:02 AM
New ZealandGreen Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs"We can take control of our economy."01 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandCan Wellington beat the one-term mayoralty curse? The capital will have a new mayor this year - but can they fix the city's problems?01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-electionOPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Still a contest': Little not taking Wellington mayoralty for grantedWhanau says she's giving Little a clear run, but he says the election isn't a done deal.29 Apr 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded. 28 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleOPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Both Luxon and Peters to blame for messy trade tiffOPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real. 17 Apr 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion. 16 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Vigilante violence': 15-25% chance of attack on MP Benjamin Doyle - security reportA security report warns the Green MP faces increased stalking and violence risks14 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAdvertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green PartyThe billboards, targeting local MPs, popped up in central Auckland and central Wellington.14 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
