PremiumPremiumBusinessS&P: Ditching Three Waters could downgrade councils’ credit ratingsCredit rating agency wary of National's plan for NZ's water infrastructure.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPost-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushedBottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour’s soul searching - drums beat for David ParkerCool heads urge caution as Labour licks wounds after election thrashing.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTalk about the Treaty - Finlayson suggests a way to do itShane Jones is challenging the notion that only the Māori version of the Treaty matters.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re literally the future of the country’: Youth mental health campaigner’s plea to politiciansYouth activist says she is frustrated mental health is not a policy priority.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wagesKinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.20 Oct 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAndrew Little on his exit, Labour's chances of avoiding implosion in OppositionAndrew Little says Labour lost Auckland and the election followed.20 Oct 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed outOPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.20 Oct 12:23 AM
PoliticsConcern over lack of NZ political response to Israel-Hamas war“It’s not something we can afford to remain quiet on.”20 Oct 12:12 AM
PoliticsLabour won’t stand a candidate in ‘unwinnable’ Port Waikato byelectionAdvance voting starts in just over three weeks and polling day is November 25.20 Oct 12:05 AM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandMike Williams: ‘No correlation’ between crime rates and levels of incarcerationOPINION: A focus on the positives after Labour's election loss in last HBT column.19 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOutrage over Māori lecturer comparing NZ colonisation with Israel-Palestine conflictA complaint about Māori and Palestine reveals two wildly different narratives.19 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Signs of economic recoveryOPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpies warn New Zealand companies are targets in global tech battleThe NZSIS and the Five Eyes warn Kiwi tech firms could be targets.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to WellingtonThe NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ needs an independent Parliamentary Budget OfficeOPINION: Time for a Parliamentary Budget Office?18 Oct 04:00 PM
InflationDoes National have any hope of fixing the cost of living?The new Government faces a big challenge in addressing the cost of living crisis.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangsFatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.18 Oct 04:42 AM
PoliticsHow many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?Historic precedent suggests National and Act will need NZ First to govern.18 Oct 04:39 AM
New ZealandWhat will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.18 Oct 03:51 AM
WorldTe Pāti Māori calls for expulsion of Israeli ambassador if ceasefire does not occurOther ministers have come forward, condemning both sides of the conflict.18 Oct 03:35 AM
PoliticsGreens welcome what could be a record number of MPsBut the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.18 Oct 02:15 AM
Politics'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in WellingtonWinston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.18 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandInteractive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmakerThe official election result will be declared on November 3.18 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandCoromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protectionMore funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.18 Oct 12:07 AM
OpinionLabour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins againOPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.17 Oct 08:48 PM
PoliticsHipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departsMeanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.17 Oct 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsHow long will Labour be in political wilderness this time?Labour's decision to stand in the centre has had some repercussions.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?The final election result will be declared on November 3.17 Oct 04:57 AM
Politics'Won't be on the sidelines': Jackson expects an 'attack on our people'But the senior Labour MP is not committing to staying in Parliament for a full term.17 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandSenior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election resultLabour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.17 Oct 04:04 AM