Politics'I panicked': Hipkins reveals location of proposal to new fiancéThe Labour leader told the world the news in an Instagram post this afternoon.17 Nov 04:47 AM
PoliticsFears of car prices jumping by thousands informed urgent law changeAn estimated $264 million in net charges could have been passed on, the Govt claims.17 Nov 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: A mature conversation about asset sales and CGT? Yeah, rightOPINION: On the left and right, politicians need to lift the standard of debate.16 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandGovt performance rating hits record low in latest Ipsos surveyNearly half of respondents rated government performance between zero and three.16 Nov 06:53 PM
PoliticsNew poll reveals Kiwis split down middle on capital gains tax, but one major city set against itA poll shows a dead heat between supporters and opponents of a CGT.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Govt is too focused on the elite's fine diningThe Government is spending $6.3m to promote our top restaurants overseas.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyComplaints surge 35%: Why real estate agents must lift their gameAuthority is holding to account agents who do not maintain high standards, says CEO.14 Nov 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiriesOPINION: Paul Goldsmith’s crackdown orders the Navy and spies to target Pacific gangs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour jumps to 38% in new poll after tax announcement National is also up in the Talbot Mills/Anacta poll.13 Nov 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour says Government breaking Parliament rules to pass fast-track law even fasterThe Government's pre-Christmas legislative agenda could be upended if Labour is right.13 Nov 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: McSkimming scandal – how 'groupthink' evolved in the NZ PoliceOPINION: When loyalty trumps integrity, very bad things can happen.13 Nov 12:19 AM
PoliticsLabour gains support after capital gains tax announcement in latest pollYet Christopher Luxon has gained support as preferred Prime Minister.12 Nov 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why the real election battleground will be the household budgetOPINION: Falling interest rates may boost voters' sense of financial relief.12 Nov 12:00 AM
Politics'Take them out': Labour unconcerned if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at electionChris Hipkins couldn't say what value the party brought to Parliament.10 Nov 11:00 PM
PoliticsLabour wants Māori seats, doesn't express concern if that destroys Te Pati MāoriChris Hipkins says Te Pati Māori isn't focused on the key issues. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Nov 09:58 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori MPs' expulsions questioned by former party leaderFormer co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says the expulsions lacked consensus.10 Nov 07:37 PM
EconomyLuxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assetsThe debate between political opponents was sparked by a new Treasury report.10 Nov 06:19 AM
Politics Luxon wants a ‘bigger, bolder, braver conversation’ on asset sales Christopher Luxon will speak at 4pm.10 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Something has to be done about rough sleepersOPINION: Luxon denied any crackdown plans when questioned in Parliament.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Prepare for a choose your poison electionOPINION: Both major parties seem destined to run on an unpopular policy. 07 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMajor provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme. 07 Nov 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Bipartisan deals don’t build progress – leadership doesOPINION: Calls for bipartisan policymaking risk undermining democracy.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
PoliticsLabour plans free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.06 Nov 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priorityOPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.04 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: Capital gains tax: A fairer future, or a Trojan Horse?OPINION: What Labour’s capital gains tax proposal could mean for property and savings.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Trump Godzilla v Zohran Mamdani – The lessons for Hipkins and his tax plansOPINION: If you're going to take on Godzilla, you need the electorate on your side. 04 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause'It's a step backwards for our education system.'03 Nov 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: It's a Nat leader's job to kill CGTs – is Christopher Luxon up to it?There's more riding on Labour's CGT for Luxon than Labour's Chris Hipkins. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'F***ed over with dignity': New Stuart Nash texts emerge after dumping from trade tripPrevious texts revealed the former MP called the Trade Minister "pretty f****** amateur".31 Oct 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori collapse great news for HipkinsOPINION: As his Clayton's capital gains tax reveals, Hipkins is all about winning centre. 30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 10-minute mates – Luxon aces first Trump meetingOPINION: The PM's ability to form instant connections proved critical in South Korea.29 Oct 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Capital gains tax is a case of right policy, wrong rationaleOPINION: Why Labour shouldn't be thinking up new ways of spending money.29 Oct 08:00 PM
