PoliticsNew poll: Luxon’s popularity drops to lowest in two years, Labour risesThe latest political poll numbers are in – and it's not all bad for the coalition. 11 Aug 06:18 AM
PoliticsGreens want to lead Govt, Hipkins not interested in 'arguing' with themThe Green Party is holding its annual meeting in Wellington.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
Politics'I want it even more now': Henare prepares for 'redemption' journey 'I feel even better equipped to be able to represent Tāmaki Makaurau.' 09 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Made it clear': Hipkins told Prime she should have responded to NCEA briefing offersThe Labour MP acknowledges she could have replied earlier to the Education Minister.08 Aug 02:36 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – TreasuryA new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.07 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
WorldBritish MP launches AI clone to manage 6000+ messagesSewards released an AI version of himself to manage his constituent messages.06 Aug 09:37 PM
PoliticsHow Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user chargesMinisters want it to be like paying for Netflix.05 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandLeaked paper reveals Govt's alcohol reform U-turnMinister McKee expressed disappointment over the leaked Cabinet paper.05 Aug 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmatesLabour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.05 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheavalThe upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely. 04 Aug 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John TamihereOPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progressIt is time to stop playing political games with vital infrastructure.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PoliticsNCEA scrapped: What Labour, Greens think about the radical overhaul NCEA will be replaced with three new certificates. 04 Aug 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNCEA abolition makes things 'clearer' for students, murkier for teachersHawke's Bay principals share their thoughts on the overhaul of high school qualifications.04 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisSimon WilsonVote for me, vote for my ticket: Wayne Brown's big election playAnalysis: Wayne Brown doesn't want just to win, he wants a council he can control. 03 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP not contesting electorate seat in 2026Megan Woods held Wigram for 15 years, succeeding Jim Anderton.03 Aug 04:14 AM
Politics‘Disappointing’: Govt responds to tariff shock as Labour accuses it of ‘major fail’'We will be talking to our friends in the United States about that.'01 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandNZ's oil exploration debate is splitting political linesPleas for consensus on the oil exploration ban go unnoticed.31 Jul 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Hypocrisy': Education Minister calls out Willie Jackson over private school choiceLabour MP sent his kids to $32k/year King’s College, sparking debate with Erica Stanford.31 Jul 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ beginning to look like an outlier on GazaOPINION: As global sentiment on Gaza shifts, New Zealand is standing still. 31 Jul 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on FacebookFacebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational says Labour is flip-flopping on fast-track stance – are they?Chris Bishop said: 'Labour and Chris Hipkins cannot get their story straight.'30 Jul 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The signs that Christopher Luxon is getting worriedHe's making a sudden big effort to set the agenda at the start of each week.29 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to repeal oil and gas ban with new ministerial powers11th-hour change focuses on rules for decommissioning oil and gas fields, and cleanups. 29 Jul 07:06 PM
PoliticsSome farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal - Act ministerOne Labour MP advised children not to lick eggs if they had poo on them.29 Jul 04:12 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandWhy Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMPHe plans to announce Labour's new tax policy by the end of the year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
