PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: The politicians who stood out in a turbulent yearOPINION: It's been a year where minor party MPs led the way.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Act’s reinterpretation of the Treaty falls shortTreaty debate highlights tension between co-governance and self-determination in NZ politics.27 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuHorizons formally opposes Treaty Principles BillHorizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How to boost safety for kids on electric scootersOPINION: It 'requires a mix of regulation, education, and community engagement'.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating financesIain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds. 26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Businesspeople better than career politiciansOPINION: 'We are becoming a nation much like the US – full of diatribe and hatred.'22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The most alarming part of Treasury’s gloomy forecastOPINION: Our Government seems clueless on how to reverse this worrying trend.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand350-home project on track despite developer's other company in liquidationThe Government has no concerns about the development on state land in Ngongotahā.22 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Where's the Team Auckland that the city and country need?OPINION: Aucklanders need to feel they belong in a vibrant, ambitious city.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The mother of all budget requests - this Govt needs to slash even moreOPINION: They need to rip, sh*t and bust. Slash unnecessary spending.21 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionWayne Brown: AT just didn't listen - now Aucklanders are back in controlOPINION: AT couldn’t even reach its very low target of 30% public satisfaction.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First minister Shane Jones loses tooth during House speechNZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TVWatch20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: From Treaty Principles to potholes, the battles of 2024War was waged on potholes and gang patches, on truancy and on each other.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhat democratic ‘crisis’ worries Chris Hipkins as he recalls 2024 in politics?'We’ve made more progress than I anticipated in terms of rebuilding our public support.'20 Dec 07:29 AM
New ZealandGovernment to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motelsTwo more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.20 Dec 04:20 AM
Politics‘A serious problem’: One issue Luxon needs to fix in 2025On the Tiles recaps the year in politics, and the best and worst performers. 20 Dec 04:06 AM
PoliticsBarbara Edmonds edits Facebook post incorrectly claiming Labour reduced debtDebt increased considerably in Labour's second term.20 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandA way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facilityCall for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.19 Dec 11:07 PM
PoliticsGovernment settles on two options for 757, fast-tracks replacement for 2027One of the potential replacement aircraft will be very familiar to Christopher Luxon.19 Dec 05:30 PM
OpinionOpinion: No room at the inn for homeless Kiwis needing help at XmasOPINION: Community providers are increasingly having to turn away applicants.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Cowardly' - Opposition MPs slam Luxon's decision to skip Treaty grounds eventsWhere the Prime Minister will be on national day is unclear.19 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandMPs react to PM not attending WaitangiTe Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour MP Willie Jackson react to the Prime Minister not attending Waitangi next year.Watch19 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandOpening of Mangamuka GorgeState Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTAWatch19 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandWhy university free speech policies are getting a revampCoalition tweaks university rules to curb 'risk-averse' free speech approach.19 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandTraffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer periodTairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.19 Dec 12:17 AM
PoliticsLuxon mocks Hipkins with flight joke in Parliament debateMPs literally counted down the final seconds of Parliament.18 Dec 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAnalysis: Treasury gave Labour an open goal, somehow they missed itLabour somehow seems to think the solution to our woes is more spending.18 Dec 04:36 AM
Politics'I didn’t appoint him': Collins looked at stripping KC's title over alleged 'appalling behaviour'Winston Peters says he is considering whether to take further action.18 Dec 02:21 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documentsNZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon on New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquakePrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Dec 01:25 AM
Politics'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress packageMinister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.18 Dec 12:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relativeA new timeline has been revealed.18 Dec 12:40 AM
OpinionOpinion: The fiscal update is no Xmas present for the Govt – but signs of a slow recovery are thereOPINION: Overall, the signs for 2025 are more positive than negative.18 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAnalysis: Treasury’s forecasts a grim warning to MPs and New ZealandersThe Government will need to convince New Zealanders to cut their cloth.17 Dec 04:00 PM
