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
OpinionOpinion: Budget 2023 is not going to shift the dial one bit for Māori - but will make out it doesBusinessman Rob Campbell asks why Budget announcements are in boardrooms and not marae.17 May 02:36 AM
KahuThe National Party needs to support wāhine Māori who will fight for their frontlineNational needs to show some leadership that will attract wahine Māori to its team.16 May 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon is part of polling problem, but Nats have no appetite to roll leaderWill the Nats roll their leader again?15 May 06:47 AM
PoliticsDivision on the right as National and Act disagreeRegistry comes into force on June 23, managed by the police’s Firearms Safety Authority.15 May 06:05 AM
Politics'Got their priorities all wrong': PM on Nats' 'taxpayers’ receipt' planPM says National should “go back to the drawing board”.15 May 04:38 AM
PoliticsKiwis treated like a 'bottomless ATM': Luxon promises ‘taxpayers' receipt’Christopher Luxon will outline his vision for the Budget.15 May 02:07 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori go tit-for-tat with National PartyRawiri Waititi calls out Chris Luxon but won't be calling him on the phone.15 May 01:24 AM
KahuGhost of Parekura Horomia hangs over Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidate selectionThe whānau of a former Labour stalwart are considering a tilt into politics.14 May 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls shortLabour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid Seymour: Real change with ACT’s alternative budgetACT is again the only party proposing a fully-costed alternative budget.14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour edges ahead of National in latest poll, Te Pāti Māori is kingmakerThe new poll follows Minister Meka Whaitiri's defection from Labour to Te Pāti Māori.14 May 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointing': New $30m Tauranga mental health unit up in the airTe Whatu Ora has yet to present a business case for the project.14 May 02:19 AM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: We need politicians who lead with reason and compassionNational selecting white men with what I describe as repulsive views is a repeat offence.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon claims lack of action in orchard cyclone recovery“Not enough real action is happening in Hawke's Bay": National's leader is back again.13 May 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicola Willis predicts tax cuts for all the wrong reasonsOPINION: Taxpayers need relief - and a complete change of direction.12 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour’s hopes of Budget reset as National goes on the attackLabour is hoping the Budget will revive its fortunes but National has other ideas.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of Christopher LuxonWill the shambles in Parliament this week be an opportunity for National?12 May 05:00 PM
KahuMeka Whaitiri move makes political waves, and causes ripples to Māori and general electoral rollsThousands of Māori have jumped rolls but thousands have flip-flopped.12 May 04:54 AM
Politics‘Hard calls’ on cyclone recovery to come - Finance Minister Grant RobertsonGrant Robertson delivers caution and a warning.11 May 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls reveals scale of Luxon's Māori Party gambleThe most likely form of government is the one that's off the table.11 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNats select former Māori Party candidate for Tāmaki MakaurauIt comes after Christopher Luxon this week ruled out working with the Māori Party.11 May 06:44 AM
