KahuJohn Tamihere and Govt head to court today over Whānau Ora contractsChristopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision. 31 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandPoll shows coalition holds slim lead as Labour gains groundNational, Act, and NZ First would secure 62 seats, giving them a slim majority.31 Mar 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: MP’s crazy cop comments set to clobber the Greens, LabourOPINION: Tamatha Paul has badly misread her own constituency. 26 Mar 11:31 PM
PoliticsLabour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discountsJudges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.26 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
PoliticsHenare apologises after powerful committee reports on his actions during Treaty Principles votePrivileges Committee says the Labour MP's haka did not amount to contempt.25 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The real reasons for Winston Peters' war on wokenessOPINION: The war on wokeness is one of Donald Trump's special gifts to this country.25 Mar 08:00 PM
Kahu‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
New ZealandNew low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.20 Mar 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Veteran vs newbie – Luxon and Peters take very different styles to world stageOPINION: The PM gets an A for enthusiasm, but he may have his high trade hopes dashed. 19 Mar 11:38 PM
KahuPrisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claimsA guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.19 Mar 01:13 AM
New Zealand‘Good fkn hiding’: Waititi reshares social media post comparing his lawns to SeymourThe Act Party has condemned the post. 16 Mar 08:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bayly’s 2-week holiday becomes 3; school lunches flown in from OzOPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.12 Mar 11:48 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in ParliamentHenare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.12 Mar 05:32 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in HouseThe Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia GabelWatch12 Mar 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challengeOPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour’s Peeni Henare facing privileges committee for haka in the HouseHenare and three other MPs were referred to the committee.11 Mar 03:28 AM
New ZealandJohn Tamihere on the loss of the Whanau Ora contractJohn Tamihere speaks about the cancellation of his multi million dollar government contractWatch10 Mar 07:19 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why the end of Whānau Ora is a step backwards for New ZealandWhaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.09 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agencyFour new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected. 09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuWashington Post on NZ’s ‘divisive culture war’'Chihuahuas cannot be allowed to have an outsize impact on the Government'06 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump commentsOPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment. 06 Mar 01:27 AM
OpinionDear John, we can’t always blame racismJohn Tamihere dismisses criticism as racism, risking governance credibility.05 Mar 10:00 PM
KahuHow Witi Ihimaera is nurturing the next generation of Māori writersTe Kaituhi Māori opened 2025 applications for its mentorship programmes.04 Mar 06:48 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme ItiSelect committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.28 Feb 07:01 AM
Kahu‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori BattalionTe Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.27 Feb 04:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.20 Feb 12:34 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Manurewa Marae inquiry is in everyone’s interestOPINION: Security is the buzzword these days, it’s simply everywhere.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsManurewa Marae inquiry: PM ‘shocked’ at data scandal, Hipkins calls it an ‘alarm bell’The inquiry has already claimed one scalp.18 Feb 04:56 AM
PoliticsManurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on swordThe failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.18 Feb 01:00 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsShane Jones criticises Tākuta Ferris for not apologising in EnglishFerris was found in contempt by a Parliament committee. Video / Parliament TVWatch13 Feb 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisisOPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.12 Feb 11:18 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP ‘deliberately misled’ House, should apologise – committeeA just-released report said Ferris had 'committed a contempt'.12 Feb 12:26 AM