PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis cannot win a fiscal fight with Ruth RichardsonOPINION: The minister's suggested debate with the Nat political veteran is a lose-lose.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Politics'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits backThe Finance Minister has a fiscal scrap on her hands and a debate-date dilemma too.11 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandYellow-legged hornet watch zone more than doubles on North Shore, extends across bridgeThe new surveillance zone now stretches into large areas of Auckland.11 Dec 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and rightOPINION: The Finance Minister has taken the fight back to TPU chairwoman Ruth Richardson.10 Dec 11:28 PM
PoliticsParliament ponders a social media regulator and ban on alcohol adsSelect committee looks at social media harm as Australia's under-16 ban begins.10 Dec 10:38 PM
TravelWeak dollar and 'Everyone Must Go' help push tourism near pre-Covid peakAustralian arrivals hit 1.5 million in the year to October, up 153,000.10 Dec 10:17 PM
Tax7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue errorOne pensioner was wrongly charged $301.68 on NZ Super that should be exempt.10 Dec 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: The miller, the greyhound and the sledgehammerOPINION: Greyhound clubs are not guaranteed compensation, only that it be ‘considered’.10 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Andrew Coster had to go, but he should be remembered for more than the McSkimming debacleOPINION: The McSkimming affair was grossly mishandled and Coster had to go.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: If the Govt will not sell ‘assets’, who pays for safer roads and bridges?OPINION: The Government now faces a structural deficit as climate costs loom.10 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank spending under fire – between-office travel cost hits $850kThe bank's costs for between-office travel in the age of Zoom has been labelled 'waste'.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage ratesWestpac is the first of the banks to move. 10 Dec 02:56 AM
Politics Support for Labour and National drops in latest poll, indicating potential for hung Parliament A new poll shows an election on a knife-edge. 10 Dec 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The reason Chris Bishop seems so confused OPINION: Chris Bishop is the minister for almost everything, but he's not running things. 09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Government gets its way with new planning reforms The Government is going to have its way with the new RMA system. 09 Dec 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?09 Dec 04:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader confident Māori won’t split their vote after Te Pāti Māori turmoilLabour was only able to secure one of the seven Māori electorates in 2023. 09 Dec 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector. 09 Dec 02:08 AM
PoliticsPro-Palestine protesters disrupt Question Time with heckles, drop leaflets on MPsAbout 10 protesters heckled MPs as Question Time began.09 Dec 01:52 AM
Politics‘Single largest economic reform in a generation’: Govt bins RMA and reveals what will replace itControversially, the new RMA reforms will mean councils paying for some regulations. 09 Dec 12:05 AM
Politics‘In defence of Mark Mitchell’: Hipkins says ‘absolutely feasible’ minister didn’t see McSkimming emails The Labour leader explained the process around how emails are handled.08 Dec 11:06 PM
AnalysisThomas CoughlanGovernment to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements The announcement will be made shortly after 1pm.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Recollections vary and Kiwis deserve more answersOPINION: There is much more still to be learned in this scandal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Poll shows support parties reshaping political landscapeOPINION: The Government had plenty of good news in the latest 1News poll.08 Dec 05:58 AM
PoliticsNew political poll: Greens, TPM lose chunk of support The poll is one of the last major polls of 2025.08 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandCatherine Wedd confirmed as National’s Tukituki candidate for 2026 electionFirst-term MP Catherine Wedd will be asking for another three years in the seat.08 Dec 03:59 AM
PoliticsGlobal economics firm warns NZ politics 'increasingly volatile' amid Luxon coup rumours, 'fractures' in coalitionThe firm warns coalition tensions show ‘deep fractures’ in the Government.08 Dec 03:12 AM
PoliticsWatch: Key Māori leader, Education Minister hold joint press conference despite opposite views on Treaty issue Stanford and Papa held a joint media stand-up inside Parliament.08 Dec 02:57 AM
PoliticsLuxon dismisses need for wider McSkimming inquiry after questions about ministers’ knowledgeLuxon fielded questions about allegations made by the former police boss.08 Dec 02:40 AM
PoliticsPM says 'abject failure of leadership at top' as Coster lobs fresh claims at Police MinisterThe newly resigned former police boss yesterday unleashed a fresh disclosure timeline.07 Dec 07:14 PM
