New ZealandHome detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pcNational says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark-backed Labour donation drive hits $400k in a weekThe party raised over $200k in 24 hours since Clark said she'd match donations.22 Aug 05:25 AM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Is it now all over for the Labour Government?OPINION: The race had been looking close for much of the year.22 Aug 02:30 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins promises 'vigorous campaign' as Labour drops in the pollsThe PM indicates he may take a leaf out of the Opposition's book.21 Aug 11:51 PM
OpinionOpinion: The trajectory is unmistakable - and Hipkins is running out of optionsOPINION: The trajectory is unmistakable, and Chris Hipkins is running out of options.21 Aug 11:00 PM
KahuHauiti: If National were new and innovate about their candidates, those three would be listed higherWāhine Māori land down the National Party list.21 Aug 10:01 PM
KahuOpinion: There’s a lot of scaremongering about Māori elite, but what about the Pākehā elite?OPINION: The political noise about a Māori takeover is almost deafening.21 Aug 07:10 PM
KahuMotueka’s Te Āwhina Marae prepares for first whānau to move into game-changing papakāingaExcitement as Te Āwhina Marae prepares to welcome the first whānau of the 20-home project.21 Aug 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Fear and loathing on the campaign trailEDITORIAL: Divisiveness is being used as an election strategy.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThousands of families, cyclone victims subject to CGT on family home under new rulesAn IRD interpretation may mean high tax via the bright-line test for many.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Big plans and bigger problems for transport in AucklandOPINION: Simon Wilson on transport agreements, disagreements and the truly "farcical".21 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsKing Charles approves cancellation of James Wallace’s knighthoodAlso at post-Cabinet press conference: Doctors' strikes, health milestones, education.21 Aug 04:36 AM
KahuKermadecs: A Labour government won’t ‘confiscate’ Māori rightsThe Government says a proposed Kermadec marine sanctuary won’t be imposed on iwi.21 Aug 02:22 AM
Talanoa‘Stay grounded and connected to the community’ - Aupito William SioThe Labour MP is leaving Parliament after a 16-year stint.20 Aug 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Co-operation better than point-scoringOPINION: A lot of New Zealand's problems are global.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Why some voters don’t seem to trust Christopher LuxonOPINION: Voters prefer Chris Hipkins over Luxon, who is also less trusted, but ...20 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu'Don’t treat Māori as a political football’: Parties told to stamp out racist politickingThere was a show of political force at the Koroneihana today.20 Aug 07:08 AM
PoliticsKoroneihana: Politicians urged not to use Māori as 'political football'Leaders of major parties attempted to woo Māori - Luxon even put on his dancing shoes.20 Aug 07:01 AM
New ZealandNational’s Napier and Tukituki candidates 'thrilled', but downplay list rankingsBoth Katie Nimon and Catherine Wedd have ranked highly on National's party list.20 Aug 03:46 AM
PoliticsLabour: Lessons in money and finance 'too important to be left to chance'Labour wants the policy in place by 2025.20 Aug 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The tangled, weird world of GST food basket casesOpinion: Who really bears the burden for GST in New Zealand?20 Aug 03:00 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori promotes youth to Parliament listTe Pāti Māori Waikato-Tainui candidate at No 4 on Party list19 Aug 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsStuart Nash’s work wives, will Mike Hosking honour his bet and who won Chris of the week?It comes as another National politician struggles with his spelling.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: GST policy on fruit and veges is rottenOpinion: Chris Hipkins' announcement given an epic wall-to-wall trashing.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Parliament is begging for its own dissolutionOPINION: The 53rd Parliament is begging for dissolution.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'In for a fight': Labour's Māori caucus revs up after tough few monthsSenior Minister also reveals racism in campaign already worst in his four terms.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Racist attack': Pākehā donate thousands to repair vandalised Te Pāti Māori billboardsGood Pākehā Samaritans have taken a stand against racism.18 Aug 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: It’s values that win votes when times are toughOPINION: Voting often has little to do with the merits of policies.18 Aug 01:00 AM
KahuThousands anticipated at 17th annual Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae MaraeIt's the first time in three years the event won’t be affected by Covid-19 restrictions.17 Aug 07:03 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: How political pollsters find people to survey'There’s never been an election where the main polling companies have got it wrong'.17 Aug 06:32 AM
OpinionOpinion: Valuing importance of both parents with newborns the 'right thing to do'The idea of split parental leave is a good one - but NZ can do better, say experts.17 Aug 12:21 AM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Hipkins and Peters are as bad as each otherOPINION: The two will say and do anything to get your vote this election.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM expected to announce plans for Northwestern Busway in AucklandNational has also promised to build a Northwestern Busway, starting in 4-10 years.16 Aug 05:00 PM
