New ZealandTransport Minister dispels 'weird rumours' he doesn't have driver's licenceSimeon Brown posts video of himself driving to 'clear up any confusion'.24 Aug 05:54 AM
New ZealandMayors felt 'like naughty kids' during PM's speech'I think he was throwing a blanket over all of local government.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.23 Aug 04:23 AM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
Politics‘Cheap and petty politics’: Hipkins takes aim at PM over local govt commentsLocal leaders gathered in Wellington for the Local Government New Zealand conference.23 Aug 02:43 AM
KahuDavid Seymour happy to debate Treaty Principles Bill – anyone, anywhere, anytimeAct leader says the bill is being driven by his constituency and not an anti-Māori agenda.22 Aug 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to knowThe facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Catch up with more green energyOPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PMOPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.21 Aug 11:09 PM
KahuKoroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.21 Aug 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relationsOPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuseFinance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura SmithWatch21 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandSeymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cutsMore than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.21 Aug 01:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: Act's Treaty Principles Bill is like Trump's Mexican wallOPINION: The proposed bill is set to divide and ultimately keep some people out.20 Aug 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout comboOPINION: Christopher Luxon entered the marae knowing what the reception would be.20 Aug 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic copsOPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionNo shortage of relief after OCR cut: Labour MP Arena WilliamsOPINION: For all of National's rhetoric, it has never had a coherent economic plan.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch live: Question Time as Seymour fires back over Treaty Principles BillAct leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.20 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandNational Facebook page posts deleted after criticising MāoriNational apologises for comments made on Māngere page, say they don't reflect its views.19 Aug 08:04 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
Kahu'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.19 Aug 06:34 AM
KahuLuxon takes on the Tainui challengePrime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'eWatch19 Aug 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimesOPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potatoOPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Grew up thinking I was bad at maths': Erica Stanford's mini revolution for educationEducation Minister moving fast over maths failures.17 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentErica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand HallErica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsErica Stanford on successErica Stanford on what success means to her as Education Minister. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprintOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.14 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Speech reveals what really motivates Christopher LuxonOPINION: Luxon’s politics is motivated by a desire to lift education achievement.14 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.14 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsBenefit traffic light system: What you need to knowGovernment announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.13 Aug 06:28 AM
PoliticsTe Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown Relations pared back as Govt 'clarifies' functionsTe Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown relations, was set up in 2018.13 Aug 03:48 AM