PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Still fighting the last war, National risks losing the next one OPINION: It's struggling to gain traction in polls – its MPs are traumatised by the past.17 Nov 07:58 PM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumProperty'Landmark development': $300m apartments planned beside Henderson film studiosApartments, creative studio spaces and offices are all planned beside the Westie studios.13 Nov 02:00 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
PoliticsThe four drugs NZ drivers will soon be tested for 'Drug-impaired drivers are a menace on New Zealand roads'.11 Nov 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 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
New Zealand'Greatly loved' former National MP and Children's Commissioner diesTodd McClay, current Trade Minister and MP for Rotorua, shared news of his father's death.09 Nov 11:58 PM
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
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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe potential cost of Govt’s board fee increases – and how much members could getThe Government increased the fee ranges for some boards by 80%.05 Nov 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Erica Stanford is stripping our curriculum of its identityOPINION: It’s worrying that we still don’t know who’s behind this curriculum.05 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow serviceFunding will boost crisis assessment staff numbers. 04 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
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
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to remove requirement for school boards to give effect to Treaty of WaitangiBoards will still need to try to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLandmark court case over Māori rights to freshwater begins: What's going on? The case began in the High Court at Wellington today. 03 Nov 02:54 AM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights winThe Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly. 02 Nov 04:00 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
PoliticsMinistry of Education hits one year without permanent secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid has held the role in an acting capacity for the past year. 31 Oct 03:19 AM
