KahuMāori want next PM to be one of their ownMāori Party president John Tamihere says Labour's Māori caucus must flex its muscle.19 Jan 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: How Covid’s bitter divisions tarnished liberal icon Ardern's legacyNew York Times: Ardern struggled to get beyond her association with pandemic policy.19 Jan 07:46 PM
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WorldVitriol aimed at Ardern ‘would affect anybody’Increasingly violent abuse directed at her 'must have influenced the decision to go'.19 Jan 06:16 PM
Opinion‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’: Ardern’s legacy and Labour’s new challengeOPINION: Leaving on her own terms may be Jacinda Ardern’s final triumph.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'That’s manaaki’: Māori leaders on Ardern’s legacy for tangata whenuaMāori leaders say Ardern leaves legacy of bringing manaakitanga into mainstream politics.19 Jan 05:43 AM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: Labour’s terrible 2022 has been National’s opportunityOPINION: 2022 has been an encouraging turning point for the Opposition.30 Dec 12:31 AM
PoliticsGovt prospects for 2023: Do Labour and Ardern have enough stardust to win another election?Labour has had a rough year in the polls.27 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: National failing to inspire votersWhat did Hamilton West by-election result say about the state of the National Party?15 Dec 09:34 PM
PoliticsArdern, Seymour join forces to raise money for 'pricks'The two rivals will put aside their differences for a charity auction.15 Dec 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Under pressure': PM's 'arrogant prick' comment telling, Luxon saysArden made the remark under her breath after taking questions in the House yesterday.13 Dec 07:11 PM
Politics'A personal decision': Labour MP not seeking re-electionJamie Strange to retire from Parliament next election to spend more time with his family.13 Dec 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Cabinet split reveals where power liesOPINION: The Māori caucus is big enough to throw its weight around and demand policy wins.11 Dec 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Was Hamilton West the canary in the mine for Labour?Either Labour's supporters aren't turning up or it has lost them ... either is a problem.10 Dec 11:12 PM
Opinion‘Our love affair with Jacinda Ardern is coming to an end’OPINION: NZ columnist in UK paper says PM's political honeymoon is well and truly over.09 Dec 11:10 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Three Waters is still a dog's breakfastOPINION: Nothing is going to stop the Government's water reforms.08 Dec 11:48 PM
PoliticsPM mulls lifting incomes with tax credits, but tax cuts could be a while awayThe Prime Minister also has a Christmas message for disenfranchised anti-vaxxers.08 Dec 06:54 PM
Politics‘Slush fund’: National’s anger over Labour’s handling of $350mNational is accusing Labour of using climate change funding to buy off electorates.06 Dec 05:06 PM
PoliticsWatch : National leader Christopher Luxon on 'crime wave' and Hamilton byelectionThere are 10 days until the Hamilton West byelection is decided.01 Dec 12:41 AM
OpinionThe calculations already influencing next year’s electionOpinion: The 2023 election is already shaping up as an MMP classic.26 Nov 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$2b raid: How emergency Covid funds were redirected to bolster Budget '22Former Treasury adviser says it was an “accounting trick”.25 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Why Labour capitulated on hate speech lawsOPINION: The Government had previously been keen to go much further.24 Nov 11:36 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Politicians being blamed for an escalating economic crisisOPINION: Is the Reserve Bank making things worse?23 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleWhy Labour's Youth MP doesn't want childrenThe Maungakiekie MP feels right at home being in charge of the youth portfolio.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Jones: A rerun of St Jacinda and Labouring on with salami politicsOPINION: The comrades know the tide is running against them.10 Nov 04:00 PM