Politics‘An awful lot of ministers’: Will Labour's election plans survive more instability?And why another resignation may mean some soul-searching for National24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiri Allan's crash to EarthOPINION: Our editorial on the arrest and resignation of the Justice Minister.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’OPINION: NZ First claims it will save us from "racism and separatism".24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrestKiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.24 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: It will be a miracle if PM can rescue his Govt from this disasterOPINION: Allan's crash may prove to be the tipping point for Labour’s own electoral crash.23 Jul 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics4000 secret interviews recorded with politicians - but you still can't listen to any of themSince the 1980s, prime ministers and MPs have recorded a diary - why they're still secret.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Short on time, Labour gets tough on crimeOpinion: 'Rushed' roll-out of youth and crime policies screams of desperation.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPineapple on pizza? Christopher Luxon shows his lighter side - and a hidden talentThe National Party leader has some fun before getting down to serious business.21 Jul 09:36 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters on the biggest threat to NZ First’s 2023 election campaignThe NZ First leader promises to announce the "flavour" of his tax policy.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei's Labour candidate says it's not just a 'farmer's electorate'"... I’ll be on the road, on the streets, everywhere.”20 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuOpinion: Most of the major political parties battle over who is going to be tougher and more punitiveThe parties are pushing out their law and order rhetoric but it's hysteria.19 Jul 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Labour’s new slogan meaningless, it’s results that countOPINION: Apparently Labour is “In It For You". Not for me, writes Mike Hosking.19 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsStuck with the status quo: Where are National and Labour's big ideas?Our major political parties seem unwilling to rock the boat.19 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuEmbattled MP Kiri Allan heads back to Parliament but National keeps applying pressurePrime Minister Chris Hipkins says Allan has wasted no time getting back into mahi.18 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Three strikes and Labour is out - another scandal will be fatalOPINION: Luxon does not need to win the debates, just state the case for change.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour laughs as Christopher Luxon says he's ready for 'years' in oppositionThe National leader put his foot in it big-time on his first day back from recess.18 Jul 06:48 AM
Politics‘Lost the plot’: Act founder not voting for former partyThe party's current leader isn't too fazed by the comments.18 Jul 04:45 AM
New Zealand"Not sustainable': Calls for liaison police placements overseas to target scammersBut Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.18 Jul 04:42 AM
PoliticsMichael Wood ‘cast a shadow’ over public’s trust in MPs - inquiryWood resigned as a minister after he failed to declare a significant portfolio of shares.18 Jul 04:04 AM
PoliticsEmbattled MP Michael Wood referred to privileges committeeBoth MPs have vowed to "crack on" in their roles focused on the election ahead.18 Jul 02:08 AM
KahuLady Tureiti Moxon: Act's justice policy is racist rhetoric and won't solve the youth problemThe Act Party has dipped into its past to inflict more colonial policy.18 Jul 12:54 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policyIt comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.18 Jul 12:09 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcementChris Hipkins has historically criticised the use of rhetoric in commentary on crime.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Hipkins: From 'quite different' child to his part in the Ardern 'quiet coup'The woman who knows him best in life says he is more than up to leading New Zealand.17 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The PM’s Stockholm Syndrome and National’s potholesOPINION: Why aren't we debating what could really make a difference this election?17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational, Act able to form Government in new poll, justThe poll comes after two different polls last week showed falls for Labour and National.17 Jul 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNato: NZ now needs to consider what our partnership with the alliance really meansPrime Minister Chris Hipkins had a front-row seat for debates over Ukraine's membership.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch live: Chris Hipkins launches Labour Party's election campaign sloganHipkins also reasserts focus on 'bread and butter' and 'cost of living' issues.16 Jul 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Ugly economic data adds to Labour’s week of woesOpinion: Last week was a bad one for the Government.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Vindication for Nicola Willis, Luxon gets a Barbie photo opNicola Willis' April prophesies were right all along, and why was Luxon in a Barbie box?15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Māori ministers have been doing the mahiOpinion: Despite attacks from the Opposition huge results delivered for all Kiwis.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: 'Crash' poll a wake-up call for LabourOpinion: Labour has fallen to its lowest level since at least 2019.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Campaign features present problems but also possibilitiesThere is some substance amid the negativity.14 Jul 05:00 PM