Politics'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track billIt comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.27 May 03:13 AM
PoliticsSpeaker to address Green MP’s use of f-bomb in ParliamentThere was stunned silence when Ricardo Menéndez March used the word during a debate.23 May 07:59 AM
PoliticsSuspended Green MP Darleen Tana probe cost reaches $43kThe investigation has taken nine weeks and is yet to conclude.19 May 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburstGreen MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal systemOPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'08 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment keen on electoral law changes after enrolments debacleSame-day enrolment could go the way of the dodo.08 May 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDouble voting found in election result, judges and minister briefedA small number of double votes is likely, but it would not change the result.07 May 02:25 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The minister who made a criminal mess of Budget revealOPINION: Everybody - including the PM - left yesterday's press conference confused.06 May 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJulie Anne Genter v businesses: Why the bad blood over cycleways?A mandate for cycleways in the capital doesn't make for a painless process.06 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Catastrophic in terms of their reputation': Can the Greens bounce back from a string of controversies?Julie Anne Genter is the fourth Green MP in under a year to spark controversy06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: ‘Politics has been likened to war without guns’ - why rules in politics still matterOPINION: It is the rules that stop politics descending into war with guns.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: How politicians can prove they're worth what we pay themOPINION: It was once commonly accepted one shouldn't talk about money in polite company.05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsJames Shaw on Greens' MP issues: 'Disappointing' Genter situation happenedJames Shaw spoke to On the Tiles about what the party could change when picking MPs03 May 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWho is Infratil manager Morrison, the $38 billion firm that James Shaw just joined as partner?Ex-Green Party co-leader's new gig might give him a shot at effecting real change.02 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandJames Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics jobShaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.01 May 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Sensationalist': PM on TVNZ's poll coverage - broadcaster dealing with 50 formal complaintsAn ex-Labour MP also criticises political editor's coverage; TVNZ responds. Have your say.30 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick can call out boomers, but can she dab?Want to know what politics are? Chlöe Swarbrick explains to Kea Kids News reporter Rufus, and tries to top Seymour’s chicken dance. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?OPINION: Both parties have talked themselves into a pistols-at-dawn showdown.23 Apr 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyDo we need to borrow more to pay for tax cuts?An economist says new spending is debt-funded while we're in deficit.11 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandParliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against billAct and NZ First have helped the Green Party bill get to select committee.10 Apr 06:34 AM
PoliticsMP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cutsThe Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM’s pay pickle: MPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cutsThe independent Remuneration Authority will soon decide if MPs should get a pay rise.07 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEOOPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.02 Apr 04:00 PM
Politics'More medical doctors, not spin doctors': PM defends public sector job cutsChristopher Luxon got a flu vaccine and a roasting from Opposition parties.02 Apr 02:51 AM
Politics'We’ve had a gutsful': Neighbours celebrate crackdown on unruly Kāinga Ora tenantsIt's intended there will be consequences for tenants who regularly show poor behaviour.18 Mar 06:09 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi GermanyThe NZ First leader's comments were made during his State of the Nation address.17 Mar 07:19 PM
Politics‘Drunk uncle at wedding’: Hipkins hits back at Peters’ Nazi Germany commentsThe NZ First leader's speech was very similar to what he said during the campaign.17 Mar 04:35 AM
PoliticsOops! Govt MPs vote for wrong amendment, accidentally cut proposed taxes for hybrid carsLabour and the Greens are chuffed Govt MPs accidentally cut taxes for hybrids.15 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandSuspended Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence on allegations of migrant exploitationTana is the third Green MP in less than a year to run into trouble.15 Mar 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChlöe Swarbrick opens up on life, family, abuse and why she’s not in politics forever'I am very, very lucky to have somebody who puts up with me,' says Auckland Central MP.10 Mar 07:35 AM
PoliticsGang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first readingLabour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.07 Mar 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's road transport budget means big changes for roadsThe Government's $20b transport plan will fundamentally change our transport system.06 Mar 06:00 AM
Talanoa'That’s the legacy': Huge turnout across divide expected for Efeso Collins' funeralThe councillor, mayoral candidate and MP had a big impact on South Auckland youth.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFourth shoplifting charge against ex-Green MP involves new storePolice say the fourth shoplifting charge occurred in Newmarket.26 Feb 09:07 PM