PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
New Zealand'Nanny state nonsense': Tobacco policy document NZ First tried to hideCasey Costello originally denied such a document existed.25 Aug 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a bucklingCOMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.25 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsTonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands ForumThe Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.25 Aug 05:20 AM
PoliticsMinisters lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals BillChris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.25 Aug 01:42 AM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to knowThe facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PMOPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.21 Aug 11:09 PM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Question Time as Seymour fires back over Treaty Principles BillAct leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.20 Aug 01:56 AM
Kahu'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.19 Aug 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potatoOPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprintOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.14 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.14 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM
New ZealandMayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wardsOPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by raceOpinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: Dear PM, you're not measuring up to my KPIsOPINION: 'The arrogance of Goldsmith’s total disregard for the language is infuriating.'08 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questionsOPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.07 Aug 10:44 PM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mailJamie Arbuckle says he received 'a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities'.06 Aug 08:34 AM
KahuFormer NZ First MP pushes back on Government 7AA repealTracey Martin says whāngai has existed longer than Europeans have been in New Zealand.05 Aug 06:55 PM
KahuProposed change to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act a test – PetersWinston Peters lashes out at what he calls radicalised university lecturers.05 Aug 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori wardIf they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.04 Aug 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cabinet report card - the ministers thriving and those just survivingOPINION: This minister wasn’t ready when a crisis struck - and scores just 3 out of 10.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettPM Christopher Luxon challenged to lift polls to Key-era levelsOPINION: National has too often been overshadowed by coalition partners.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Urgent action required as Act, Te Pāti Māori battle ragesOPINION: The temperature at Parliament has reached boiling point.31 Jul 10:56 PM
KahuAct big on property protection, just not for Māori land – John TamihereTe Pāti Māori's president says the foreshore law is 40 years in the making.29 Jul 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Caring words for abuse survivors are easy. Actions won't beOPINION: Many of the royal commission's recommendations run contrary to the Govt's agenda.25 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Winston Peters' 'retard' remark a national embarrassmentOPINION: 'Using that word in Parliament or anywhere is unacceptable in 2024.'24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre we ready for this? The Treaty debate in 2024ANALYSIS: The Treaty of Waitangi debate is about conflicting values. Can we line them up?24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsBill dumped after chaos sees Government caught without ministerThe Government saw one of its bills discharged after no minister spoke on it.24 Jul 12:18 AM
