New ZealandNational ditches Labour’s 'anti-car ideology' - promises to restore speed limitsThe policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.24 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: 'Gutter politics on gangs' - Napier candidates clash over gang claimsLabour's Hutchinson said National's Nimon was 'playing gutter politics on gangs'.23 Sep 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: Luxon's scorecard, the week aheadThe Chrises prepare to face off again next week.23 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Money talks in campaiging capacity of left and rightOpinion: Wealthy hijacking our election by handing more money to parties they want to win.23 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Act targeting the stressed out instead of wealthy rip-off artistsOpinion: If they care about fraud, they should be looking at the other end of town.23 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon vows to meet climate targets, respect Treaty rights in energy policyNational leader says no room for climate change deniers in any government he leads.23 Sep 04:47 AM
PoliticsNational Party announces new parent visa categoryThe new multiple-entry parent visa category would be valid for five years.23 Sep 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Pity Luxon as Peters and Seymour react like Mentos and CokeTwo things Labour hopes will get it back in the race: Peters and National's own numbers.22 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeLabour says ram raids are down, National says they're not. Who's telling the truth?Labour, National at odds on whether the number of ram raids is falling. We have the data.22 Sep 04:38 AM
PoliticsThe cost of waiting: The multibillion-dollar hole faced by both Labour and NationalLabour and National are committed to meeting the country’s international climate target.22 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour MP concedes election, PM's trust win, Peters sets the toneOPINION: A small win for Labour, but there isn't much time to close the gap.22 Sep 12:56 AM
KahuRob Campbell: I failed healthcare workers because I was too nice to the bureaucratsFormer Te Whatu Ora chair admits he got caught up in red tape21 Sep 05:45 PM
Politics'Another nothing announcement': Hipkins hits back at Nats, responds to GDP resultHipkins visits Napier on the campaign trail as Luxon takes in the deep south.21 Sep 01:51 AM
PoliticsWairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryThe mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.21 Sep 12:36 AM
KahuRawiri Waititi leaves election campaign to be with his motherMāori Party co-leader's mum is in hospital.20 Sep 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On the first debate, election campaign, health, crime, airportOPINION: Premium debate on who won between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel community meeting on gang violence gets heatedLocals were left fearful after the Rebels gang spent the weekend terrorising the town.20 Sep 08:42 AM
PoliticsPoll: Labour's slide continues, National/Act can govern - justIt comes after the first two weeks of campaigning ahead of October 14 election.20 Sep 06:24 AM
EntertainmentHuge ratings: TVNZ reveals how many Kiwis tuned into first leaders’ debateIt was the first time the two leaders have gone head to head on primetime TV.20 Sep 02:50 AM
KahuElection 2023: Peeni Henare seeks fourth term in Tāmaki MakaurauLabour's policies have benefited thousands, says MP.19 Sep 08:38 PM
Politics8/10: Leaders rate their performance in first TV debateIt's the first debate between the two leaders vying to be PM.19 Sep 09:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe verdicts: Who won the TV leaders’ debate?OPINION: Our political experts have their say.19 Sep 09:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth officials proposed flying cardiac patients to Australia to lessen delaysThe idea was abandoned after opposition from clinical leaders.19 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young: First leaders debate tonight is Luxon's to loseOPINION: The pressure is on Chris Hipkins to play a blinder tonight.19 Sep 01:49 AM
KahuPolitical heckler Karl Mokaraka: 'I’m normally a quiet and shy fella'"I want the politicians to know what whānau are feeling and going through."19 Sep 12:34 AM
OpinionCan National improve reading and writing in schools with new policy?OPINION: National Party has vowed to shake up how children are taught to read and write.18 Sep 11:34 PM
PoliticsLuxon claims 'we have become a country of bureaucrats in NZ'The two big party leaders are going head-to-head tonight in a TV debate.18 Sep 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: What to expect, what's at stake in first TV leaders debateOPINION: Chris Hipkins might be the better debater, but he's got a harder job.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s tax plan, Act’s construction policy, boot camps and what visitors seeOPINION: Letters on protesters, Labour's policies and transport solutions.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Here's why business should vote GreenOPINION: No one wants a coalition of chaos, so here's why business should be looking left.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidateRyan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.18 Sep 05:27 AM
PoliticsHipkins, Luxon gear up for debate - how are they rating their chances?Plus, what happened during Act's chaotic party launch?18 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon confirms Ryan Hamilton to remain as National candidate'If everyone had to have a perfect record, we'd have nobody in Parliament.'18 Sep 03:38 AM
New ZealandTukituki attracts the most candidates for General ElectionAll up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.18 Sep 02:50 AM