PoliticsHatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand A deal last year sparked controversy and concern over China's presence in the Pacific. 20 Mar 02:40 AM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracyOPINION: This may seem like a simple democratic choice. It is not. 19 Mar 03:00 PM
Politics'Lies are being spread' linking Hipkins' ex-wife to NZ First – PetersChris Hipkins says he considered quitting politics but is 'absolutely committed' to stay.18 Mar 06:57 AM
PoliticsLatest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for Luxon17 Mar 11:27 PM
New Zealand'We need to be really measured and calm': Fuel chief moves to ease shortage fears17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumTaxDebt or taxable income? Govt watering down look into the billions companies lend shareholders12 Mar 02:04 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortages12 Mar 12:40 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics era11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgrace to democracy': Peters demands inquiry into alleged Covid vaccine injuries for youth11 Mar 05:57 AM
Politics'Over my dead body': Ministers grilled on sale of Air NZ amid shaky economic outlook10 Mar 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxProposal to tax company loans to shareholders appears dead in the waterNZ First and Act oppose Inland Revenue proposal.10 Mar 04:49 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail director quits board two years early after only months in roleScott O'Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board on March 24 after seven months.09 Mar 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrent Carey: When scam ads pay, promises are not enoughOPINION: Unlike Australia, New Zealand has no legal framework for scam ads yet. 08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?OPINION: New Zealand's petroleum products supply chain is more diverse, a reader argues.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the latest poll puts Luxon and National under real pressureLabour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori now edge the right bloc on these numbers.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Politics'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new pollThe poor rating follows weeks of criticism of Christopher Luxon’s leadership.05 Mar 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: Peters provides clarity as Luxon stumbles over Iran strikes responseOpinion: Winston Peters urged legal experts, not politicians, to judge the Iran strikes.04 Mar 04:01 PM
Politics See how Kiwis rank the parties on key election issues - Labour remains in front on mostThe Government's rating has also seen a rebound after a record-low score.01 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first homeWithdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland. 28 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Air NZ is an asset worth holding on toOPINION: To look forward, we must look back and learn from the lessons of the past.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour renews call to sell Govt's Air NZ shares after half-year lossThe Government owns a 51% controlling stake in the airline.26 Feb 01:21 AM
Politics'Thank heavens': Peters celebrates end to Luxon's beloved quarterly plansA chuckling Peters appeared happy to see the end of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
PoliticsHipkins fires up at Govt policies, Willis asks where Labour's are?Hipkins continued to impress upon voters the need to make realistic promises. 22 Feb 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Totally inappropriate': Coalition upset over Army’s new te ao Māori bicultural plan Army slightly pulls head in after it surprises Judith Collins with its bicultural plans.22 Feb 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeborah Chambers: What Judge Ema Aitken case says about our civic cultureOPINION: The real issue in the Aitken hearing isn't misconduct – it's intolerance.22 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge banKiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.19 Feb 05:04 AM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in ParliamentGerry Brownlee ruled the NZ First leader's personalised question was unacceptable.18 Feb 06:58 AM
New ZealandSevere jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland maulingMinister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.17 Feb 08:50 PM
Auckland'I would not lie': Judge defends honesty during cross-examination over Winston Peters incident'I've got nothing to hide,' the judge told a Judicial Conduct Panel today. 16 Feb 05:06 AM
