New ZealandLuxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty billThe Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.26 Jan 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon starts 2024 as the great unifier ... of MāoriOPINION: The PM probably wishes he'd never heard of the Treaty Principles Bill.25 Jan 11:27 PM
KahuShane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to WaitangiThey could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.25 Jan 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National and Act fail the good-faith test over Treaty Principles BillOPINION: Christopher Luxon has described the bill as “divisive and unhelpful”.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsDocuments suggest minister wants to freeze cigarette excise tax - she denies itCasey Costello has a lot of ideas about the regulation of tobacco, many controversial.24 Jan 07:44 PM
PoliticsWhy NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea"What are the consequences of inaction?"24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon memo to speechwriter: Make it dullOPINION: There were some fireworks at Ratana, but not involving the PM.24 Jan 06:18 AM
KahuRangitīkei, Whanganui councils send strong message of support at RātanaMessage to Māori: 'Make your political views understood'.23 Jan 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unityOPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.20 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuThis hui is a demonstration for Māori to come togetherOpinion: The hui called by Kingi Tuheitia must unite Māori.18 Jan 05:52 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politicsLuxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.18 Jan 02:01 AM
KahuWhanganui iwi will be at Tūrangawaewae to listenThe iwi head to Ngāruawāhia to support Māori action.16 Jan 05:48 PM
PoliticsAct won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speakAct leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.16 Jan 04:57 AM
KahuIwi leader rejects Shane Jones’ ‘moan session’ claimNational hui at Tūrangawaewae marae will be about "looking forward".15 Jan 11:15 PM
KahuTukoroirangi Morgan - We will not allow Government to roll Māori back to the dark agesOPINION: The iwi is fighting for the hard-won progress that many generations fought for.14 Jan 06:57 PM
EditorialEditorial: Luxon's leadership to be testedOPINION: How the PM approaches Māori issues in 2024 will be crucial to relationships.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: NZ First tweet on crime follows shoplifting allegationsFair play wouldn't go amiss in allegations around the Green MP.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationGovt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changesTeachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.09 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister gets official advice on 'appropriate expansion' of free cervical cancer testingThe 'co-payments' most women make to be screened could soon be scrapped.08 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandOpponents heartbroken as Paihia breakwater proposal refloated by Shane JonesThe Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport MinisterThe left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: How Luxon made a deal without giving up too muchOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Derek Cheng.07 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The rough week that was a wake-up call for LuxonOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.05 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: There’s a link between new Government and anti-Māori spielOpinion: Luxon and his mates are validating the racists.04 Jan 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Who’ll do all the work if the jobseekers won’t?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Richard Prebble.03 Jan 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: What I predict will happen in 2024OPINION: Ongoing technological change is a certainty.02 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHuhana Lyndon: Now is the time for unityOpinion: 'I propose 2024 is a year for kotahitanga.'01 Jan 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's dire interview of no answersOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Claire Trevett.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The bar is embarrassingly low for NationalOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Heather du-Plessis Allan.29 Dec 01:00 AM
KahuOpinion: Cultural and symbolic intent in English first approachOPINION: Hard to believe that in 2023 we are having to justify te reo Māori names.26 Dec 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: All the signs Ardern was about to drop a bombshellOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy almost everything we know about road safety has changedRoad safety in New Zealand is among the worst in the developed world. Is that okay?25 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuBoris Sokratov: Government departments with Māori names diminish te reoOPINION: Māori names should be immediately removed from all government departments.23 Dec 05:45 PM