New ZealandShots fired, manhunt underway after crime spike in cyclone-devastated NapierArmed police swooped in Napier last night, forcing residents to stay in.17 Feb 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe PM's inner circle: Meet Chris Hipkins' work familySix of Chris Hipkins' inner circle have one thing in common.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDowntown cruise ship berths could be boon for CBDOPINION: Letters on cruise ships, policy cull, minimum wage, Marsden Pt, charter schools.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Hipkins' policy bonfire must be bolstered with substanceOPINION: The big question is what Hipkins will replace the jettisoned policies with.08 Feb 09:51 PM
PoliticsPolicy bonfire a mixed bag for business and unionsReaction to Chris Hipkins' handbrake on key Labour schemes.08 Feb 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeehive Diaries: Who is the Auckland whisperer?Michael Wood and Simeon Brown set up for a showdown.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhere the Govt's $718m for fuel tax cuts came fromGrant Robertson explains where he found the money.02 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandNational vs Labour: Can Luxon overcome his trust issues to beat Hipkins?Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has high levels of trust among the voting public.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Hipkins hires a lobbyist to run the BeehiveLobbyists running the Beehive have become a recurring theme since Labour got in power.01 Feb 10:09 PM
New ZealandThe 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focusTauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.01 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Hipkins’ bread and butter reshuffleHipkins is trying to convince voters Labour is focused on 'bread and butter' issues.31 Jan 09:03 PM
OpinionJoseph Los'eGood day for Labour's Māori caucus in Cabinet reshuffleOpinion: Māori make big gains in Labour Cabinet reshuffle.31 Jan 07:22 PM
PoliticsNew polls: Chris Hipkins' dramatic riseHow have voters reacted to Chris Hipkins' appointment as Labour leader and PM?30 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Lunar Year of the Rabbit, Jacinda Ardern, Daron Parton, Sam Neill, Bruce Cotterill, and Fran O’SullivanOPINION: Letters on eggs, weather, Christopher Luxon, Vladimir Putin, and Chris Hipkins.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time for a sober discussion about toxicity and personality in politicsOPINION: The abuse and toxicity extends further than the outgoing prime minister.26 Jan 11:09 PM
PoliticsGrant Robertson won't contest Wellington CentralThe Finance Minister will vacate his electorate and run on the list.26 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandChippy bonds with British counterpart over sausage rollsBritish PM Rishi Sunak said he's excited to work with New Zealand's new leader.26 Jan 05:05 PM
KahuPM Hipkins to deliver special message to Harawira from ArdernFormer Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a special relationship with Titewhai Harawira.26 Jan 12:00 AM
EconomyChris Hipkins to meet with business leadersNew PM in Auckland to hear from heads of industry.25 Jan 05:06 PM
PoliticsGuard of honour for Jacinda Ardern as she leaves Parliament for final time as PMJacinda Ardern's term will officially end before midday.24 Jan 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young’s final report card: Jacinda Ardern - her successes and failuresOPINION: In one area the departing PM scores 10 out of 10.24 Jan 05:03 PM
PoliticsEx-National Party president makes $30,000 party donationHalf the money was given when he was still in charge.24 Jan 08:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi farmer mows troll message to outgoing PM ArdernOne farmer fed up with the 'fart tax' sent Ardern a creative farewell message.23 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandCarmel Sepuloni’s deputy PM appointment symbolic for NZ, Pacific leaders sayNZ's first deputy prime minister of Pacific descent will bring positive changes.23 Jan 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who's lining up for Hipkins' new Cabinet?OPINION: There is an easy answer to one of Cabinet's biggest headaches, law and order.23 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour shifts focus from Grey Lynn to West AucklandFrom the 'woking class' to the working class - Hipkins heralds a major shift in politics.22 Jan 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Cunliffe: Expect Hipkins to ditch Three Waters, TVNZ/RNZ mergerOPINION: Labour's senior line-up now looks refreshed and battle-hardened.22 Jan 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: From transformation to basics - Hipkins' first pitch to Labour's lost votersHipkins pitch to win back voters rests on focus on the basics - not snazzy reforms22 Jan 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig CooperOpinion: People who want to be kind make terrible MPsIn close to two decades as a newspaper editor, I met very few politicians I liked.21 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandHipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PMHipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.21 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungOpinion: Why Hipkins is better prepared than Ardern to be PMOPINION: The incoming PM has the ability to function well without filters.21 Jan 12:05 AM
PoliticsWho is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.20 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandHipkins will appeal to voters Labour needs to win back, says former colleagueHipkins has a back-to-basics approach, says Lees-Galloway.20 Jan 10:22 PM
