New ZealandHow big was the hīkoi to Parliament?A Māori data scientist has used drone footage to estimate how many people marched to Parliament on Tuesday. Video / Greg ThomasWatch19 Nov 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTransmission Gully on verge of completion, with 110 km/h speed possibleNZTA-Waka Kotahi has been locked in a dispute with the road builders.19 Nov 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Hīkoi a masterclass in political branding from Te Pāti MāoriOPINION: Behind all the mud-slinging and nonsense, some interesting questions have arisen.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Up to 55,000 people march on Parliament in unprecedented day of protest - only one arrestAs the crowd chanted, Seymour walked back into the Beehive with his MPs.19 Nov 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParliament to consider changing rules following haka - is it a good idea?OPINION: A Parliamentary committee might look at whether MPs need greater punishments.19 Nov 05:19 AM
PoliticsNZ ‘not at risk of civil war’, Luxon declares after protest, immense opposition to Treaty Principles BillHe's called some "inflammatory language". 19 Nov 04:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: Confronting the historical Treaty in modern-day politicsOPINION: Treaty principles need to remain tied to the historical Treaty.19 Nov 02:00 AM
PoliticsSubmissions open on Treaty Bill with call for no swearingParliament's justice committee says it will run a full 6-month process. 18 Nov 10:04 PM
OpinionOpinion: After 1000 days of war, Ukraine needs NZ to share our belief in victory – ambassadorOPINION: If Ukraine had been a Nato member 1000 days ago, it would not be at war.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why the Solicitor-General should resign and the PM should scrap Act's Treaty billOPINION: Principles? How about we see some in the abuse-in-care response and Treaty bill?18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsRegulation ministry launches tipline in search of ‘red tape horror stories’The new tipline is live on the Ministry for Regulation website today.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsThousands fewer families getting support as unemployment risesFewer families are getting government support thanks to a quirk in our rules.18 Nov 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJustice Committee looking at ending taxpayers paying for election adsA divided committee wants the Government to look at voting rules.18 Nov 05:27 AM
PoliticsPM still ‘considering options to engage’ hīkoi on eve of massive Parliament protestTens of thousands are expected to march on Parliament.18 Nov 05:02 AM
New ZealandExplainer: All you need to know as hīkoi reaches ParliamentHere’s what you need to know if you’re travelling in Wellington tomorrow.18 Nov 02:32 AM
LivePoliticsWatch: Police Minister trumpets new crime figures as officers prepare for Treaty hīkoi at ParliamentThe minister has a message for gang members ahead of impending gang patch ban.18 Nov 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-upThe minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.17 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsLeaked email reveals government departments’ concerns about boot camp proposalOranga Tamariki agreed to make changes in response to the feedback.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past yearLabour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington braces for the unknown as protesters spend day preparingOPINION: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has been peaceful, but the Parliament haka changed things.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Matter of time': New measles outbreak would be worse than 2019, with up to 90 cases a weekAfter a measles scare on Waiheke, briefings show the potential toll of a large outbreak.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsJason Walls: The haka haunting the Prime Minister, half a world from homeOPINION: At Apec, the talk of the town is Te Pāti Māori's haka in Parliament.17 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandSH1 blocked in both directions as hīkoi protest heads towards ParliamentUp to 30,000 protesters are expected to descend on Parliament on Tuesday.17 Nov 02:26 AM
OpinionOpinion: The proposed anti-stalking law is good news – but must be future-proofedOPINION: Emerging technologies will undoubtedly introduce new ways to cyber stalk.17 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandNumber of denied emergency housing applications risesRenters United says the figures make 'a mockery' of Govt's claims about emergency housing.17 Nov 12:38 AM
Politics'He has a lot of time for NZ': Chris Luxon bids farewell to Joe Biden at galaAnd the PM reveals a concern China's President raised with him during their meeting.16 Nov 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Nats, Labour both fail to read the room on Treaty billOPINION: The hīkoi is the opposite of organic. It’s a Māori Party protest.16 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: 'Cowardly' Luxon outplayed by Act on Treaty billOPINION: The PM made the decisions that have caused so much fear and hurt.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie MortonAnalysis: How will NZ efforts stack up at this year’s big climate change summit?NZ is among nearly 200 nations discussing climate change in Baku. How do we compare?16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficial advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zonesWWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex BurtonWatch16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishingSix days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes16 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon raises ‘concerns’ with President Xi over China missile launchThe Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile landed in the Pacific Ocean.16 Nov 03:57 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon speaks after 'constructive' meeting with China President Xi JinpingThe pair met for the first time on the sidelines of Apec in Peru this morning.16 Nov 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National gets spooked as David Seymour plays a blinder on Treaty Principles BillOPINION: National has moved to try to reassure its base as pressure grows on Treaty Bill.15 Nov 04:00 PM