New ZealandElection 2023: How political pollsters find people to survey'There’s never been an election where the main polling companies have got it wrong'.17 Aug 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The next National leader is not a problem but the deputy isOPINION: Nicola Willis is more respected than liked in National.17 Aug 05:30 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis and the race for ŌhāriuNational’s deputy leader has her sights set on winning the western Wellington seat.16 Aug 11:03 PM
KahuNational Party wants review into contracts awarded to firm run by partner of Peeni HenareNational asks the public service commissioner to investigate Skye Kimura.16 Aug 09:15 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAgriculture and Trade: Todd McClay - The world is not standing stillOPINION: New Zealand needs to reposition for different times ahead.16 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour a hapless whale to the sharks - and Hipkins is to blameOPINION: The sharks are the Greens and NZ First, who are ripping voters off Labour.16 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandThree Waters amendment bill passes third readingLabour and the Green Party have supported the Water Services Entities Amendment Bill.16 Aug 12:01 AM
PoliticsVoters don’t need to wait for a right-leaning government. Hipkins is already running oneThe polls are unambiguous: New Zealand wants a National party led by Chris Hipkins.15 Aug 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grantOPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational and Act differ on paid partner leave as Labour estimates uptakeNational is keen on Labour's new policy for parental leave - if it can afford it.15 Aug 12:15 AM
Politics'Liar': Willis says Grant Robertson 'probably needs a lie down'Willis said she will not take defamation action against Robertson.14 Aug 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticismOPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?14 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Working 80 hours a week’: What it’s like to be an MP in NZWhat do politicians actually do all day?14 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new pollThe poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.14 Aug 03:25 AM
PoliticsLabour forced to fix GST policy after $240m mistake foundLabour confused the years in which the policy would apply.13 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandAlfred Ngaro explains why he turned his back on National Party to launch New Zeal“Some of the values of the National Party have drifted away from me.”13 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill the preferred prime minister lead the next government?OPINION: There's a chance our second-choice PM will take the job.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour whips up a tax stew with two months to goEight crucial weeks could hold some surprises.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Give Nicola Willis a chance to leadOpinion: She could strike the economically right-wing and socially progressive balance.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon feels a headache coming onOpinion: Winston Peters will bring drama, nostalgia - and there’s the David Seymour thing.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon addresses MP’s 'inappropriate' tweet about Tova O'BrienNational MP was forced to apologise for comments about the former Today FM host.12 Aug 04:02 AM
LifestyleConsent, identity and sexuality: Sex education in schools 'vital' for studentsParents want to work with schools to educate their children about relationships and sex.10 Aug 09:53 PM
PoliticsFormer National Party minister set to launch new Christian partyNgaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.10 Aug 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Constant war': Parents weigh in on possible phone ban in schoolsYoung people will stop at nothing to find a way around a proposed nationwide phone ban.09 Aug 11:58 PM
OpinionMerepeka Raukawa-Tait launches her election campaign in Rotorua tonightOPINION: Why she's standing for Te Pāti Māori in Rotorua.09 Aug 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.09 Aug 11:32 PM
PoliticsProspective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election loomsThe battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.09 Aug 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPremium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Hosking and McAnulty's election betsOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.09 Aug 04:31 AM
PoliticsPrincipals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkableCountries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.08 Aug 10:39 PM
New ZealandSchool cellphone ban: What does the evidence say?Are phones an important educational tool or a distraction?08 Aug 10:23 PM
PoliticsNational vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement aroundSchools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.08 Aug 07:25 PM
PoliticsNational sends signal to Act it won’t dump gun register; Act says it’s negotiableLabour seeks to drive a wedge between National and Act over gun register.08 Aug 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Pitiful’ lack of progress in $1 billion infrastructure fund"It’s pitiful under-delivery. It makes KiwiBuild look successful."08 Aug 02:07 AM
