PoliticsGovt considering fertiliser tax as time to price emissions runs lowIt comes as time runs out on pricing scheme, Govt looks to other funding options.31 May 06:52 AM
PoliticsNational MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits outSpeech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.31 May 05:07 AM
Politics'National needs to work harder': Former National MP jumps to Act PartyParmar was unsuccessful in becoming the candidate for three electorates for National.31 May 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Hipkins vs Luxon - the voters’ choice is clearOPINION: Politicians broadly fall into one of two categories.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour and National in standoff over housing densityNeither seems likely to budge over their approach.30 May 07:37 AM
New ZealandAI attack ads - to disclose, or not disclose?Some countries are bringing in laws to manage the technology.30 May 01:00 AM
PoliticsNational’s Christopher Luxon 'not opposed per se' to bilingual signsThe language used for safety signs like stop or give way signs will not be changed.30 May 12:19 AM
KahuJackson: The electorates have blood, sweat, years and tears that I have to balance against what JT is sayingTe Pāti Māori have some political advice for Labour.29 May 08:46 PM
PoliticsSuperannuation promise: Has Labour given National an attack opportunity?Political editor Claire Trevett gives her verdict on parties' political point scoring.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Little progress in tit-for-tat politicsOpinion: Our editorial on Labour and National sparring for the attention of votes.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Luxon’s fight for his own party’s survivalOPINION: Luxon's impossible task: To win floating voters in the middle and on the right.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than two-thirds of Kiwis want to ban vaping, poll findsA recent study found 10 per cent of year 10 students were addicted to vaping.29 May 07:11 AM
New ZealandWhy one group thinks Rotorua will benefit from National's big housing plansNational plans to "get the private rental market working again".29 May 06:00 AM
KahuRob Campbell: The BBM role is where I think I fit bestRob Campbell is taking on an advisory role at Dave Letele's charity.29 May 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Mind blowing': National’s new housing policy and debate over densityThe changes were a sledgehammer to fix a housing issue: Character Coalition.29 May 12:20 AM
New ZealandMore than half of Kiwis want a tax cut, while more than a third don’t, new poll revealsLabour has already ruled out tax cuts, while National is adamant it will provide them.28 May 08:47 AM
PoliticsGovt open to changing rules after National abandons housing dealFurther bipartisan efforts on housing seem unlikely after Nats' about-face on density.28 May 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Energy aplenty at Labour congress, but where were the new ideas?Labour faithful did their job now Hipkins must do his and it's not talking about National.28 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandNational's big promise to get 'private rental market working again'Luxon said more houses and more roads were the answer for local issues.28 May 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour got what it wanted - a war with National over superannuationLabour's so-called policy announcements were aimed at advertising National's and Act's.27 May 09:51 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Luxon is serving us deepfakes and Pacific people won’t trust itNational using AI to create impression it is looking out for Pacific people.27 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'Back to school': Māori Party's advice to Nats on bilingual road signs“I’m not so sure why he [Simeon Brown] is so confused now.”27 May 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: Luxon dogged by failing to fire talk - even with some NatsOPINION: Luxon is seen as lacking authenticity, being out of touch, prone to mistakes.26 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandNational confirms policy costings will be released earlierThe party has been under pressure from opponents to release its fiscal plan.25 May 06:19 AM
KahuThe Māori Roll call continues as the July cut off date draws nearerMāori have until July 13 to decide which electoral roll they will vote on25 May 04:00 AM
Politics'We’ve got it wrong': Luxon wants to change housing density rulesThe National Party leader has backtracked on housing policy.24 May 06:59 AM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational Party uses AI in attack ads: Luxon ‘not aware’Labour, meanwhile, said it hadn’t used AI in any adverts and didn’t intend to.23 May 08:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInflation takes away gains from Labour’s Working for Families packageInflation is eating away at people's benefits.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew law opens door to more research on tax paid, or not paid, by the super richA new bill makes it easier for the IRD to regularly probe and report people's tax affairs.22 May 05:05 AM
PoliticsLuxon: What Budget got wrong - and the projects he wants to work on with LabourThe National leader wanted to see more fiscal responsibility.21 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPromising Labour MP chosen as candidate in Auckland’s Epsom electorateCamilla Belich missed out on Mt Albert, despite being endorsed by Ardern.18 May 11:42 PM
KahuAt-odds iwi Tainui and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei agree on BudgetIwi from around the rohe agree Budget 2023 has been kind to Māori.18 May 09:47 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins’ make or break, bread and butter Budget awaitsWith the polls neck and neck, there's everything to play for this Budget.17 May 10:57 PM
