New ZealandNats rise in polls after big-spending BudgetWith three months until the election, a poll shows National is in a strong position.07 Jun 06:04 AM
KahuNats, Labour given $1m broadcasting moneyLabour and Greens' deal to work together has not affected their broadcast funding.26 May 03:03 AM
PoliticsJacoby Poulain: Helping hand good for allLocals can help others in need by passing on pre-loved clothing to families with newborns.21 May 09:52 PM
New ZealandMPs' home ownership, interests revealedJust 10 MPs in Parliament do not own a home, while some own more than 10.09 May 04:08 AM
KahuMaori families offered zero-deposit homesMaori families living in sheds and buses have been offered zero-deposit homes.09 May 01:28 AM
KahuSeparate Maori prison not Labour policy: LittleA proposal for a separate Maori prison is not Labour policy, leader Andrew Little says.08 May 11:42 PM
KahuWTO ruling on plain packs important for NZ - ministersAn Australian legal victory could pave the way for plain packaging in other countries.07 May 05:47 AM
KahuNo further homeless policies needed - GovtGovt's claim it is acting on homelessness is "highly debatable", Opposition parties say.05 May 06:58 AM
KahuLittle's captain's call deserved respectCOMMENT: There was an obvious answer to Labour having no Maori in its first 15 places.02 May 02:21 AM
KahuGreens courting Maori vote with nationwide roadshowThe Green Party is looking to the Maori seats to boost its vote at the election.28 Apr 03:25 AM
PoliticsRotorua politicians talk on gang violenceWe asked our local candidates what they think should be done to solve our gang problem.24 Apr 07:29 PM
KahuShane Taurima to stand for Maori PartyThree years after leaving TVNZ, Shane Taurima will stand for the Maori Party.11 Apr 02:24 AM
KahuRMA reforms pass into lawNational's reform of the Resource Management Act is finally complete.06 Apr 10:46 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Maori Party on a rollCOMMENT: Attacks on the Maori Party are working in its favour.05 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuMaori Party claims GE-free victoryThe Maori Party is claiming a major victory against GE trials in New Zealand.05 Apr 04:34 AM
PoliticsHawke's Bay likely to remain GM freeNervous time for Hastings and Hawke's Bay producers as RMA changes debated last night.04 Apr 06:45 PM
KahuRMA reforms return to Parliament todayRMA reforms will take NZ "down a racially divisive abyss", Winston Peters says.04 Apr 05:12 AM
KahuNick Smith: Act's RMA criticism is piqueNick Smith says criticism of iwi powers in RMA reforms are "a nonsense."02 Apr 06:43 AM
KahuMaori land bill to go aheadMaori land will get more protection than private land from being bought for public works.30 Mar 11:00 AM
KahuMaori Party's candidate hunt continuesLabour's Kelvin Davis dismisses Maori Party 'tokenism' call as "smack talk."28 Mar 05:08 AM
KahuPolice set dog on 12yo hiding in kindyThe girl was savaged by a police dog when she did not respond to an officer's calls.25 Mar 05:12 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: fiscal Kumbaya vs corralling catsAs Labour and the Greens sign a vow of Fiscal Prudence, PM Bill English wrestled Medusa.24 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuRMA reforms to progressMajor reforms to the Resource Management Act are finally ready to progress.22 Mar 11:36 PM
OpinionMPs: Pathways chance to focus debateOPINION: Let's improve the quality of our debate on the challenge of climate policy.21 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuRMA reforms hinge on GMO debateA key piece of National policy is hanging in the balance.16 Mar 04:20 AM
KahuGovt to ease fears about whanau firstOverhaul of the child protection laws puts emphasis on placing children in a safe, loving home.15 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandA week that may make the differenceCOMMENT: The events of the past week may be a turning point in election year, writes Audrey Young.10 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuKing Tuheitia endorses Rahui PapaThe Maori King says his cousin, the current MP, has no mana now.09 Mar 06:11 PM
New ZealandGovt to support domestic violence leaveExtra days off for domestic violence victims is one step closer.07 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandSuper shift hinges on electionThe Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ Super change divides localsNational Party has stunned its critics with a plan for national superannuation.06 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandEnglish rules out means-testing for SuperBill English remains tight-lipped about possible changes to Super, but has ruled out means-testing or changing the way it is paid.05 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandConservatives protest exclusion from debateNo room for the Conservatives or The Opportunities Party at first debate.05 Mar 04:48 AM
PoliticsAt least four vie for Napier seatLabour's Stuart Nash will be up against three or more others in race for seat in Parliament27 Feb 05:05 PM
