PoliticsPoll shows bounce back for Labour, bad news for Christopher Luxon and NZ FirstLabour will hope the poll shows a recovery after the Meka Whaitiri and Stuart Nash dramas.20 Jun 02:27 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Winter of discontent - it’s true that NZ has lost its mojoOPINION: The dominant sentiment is things are going wrong and the country is broken.15 Jun 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A taxing questionOpinion: Our editorial on the diverging political viewpoints on taxation.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Dame Jacinda was 'in two minds' about accepting honourThe self-described republican accepted it as 'a way to say thank you' to supporters.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister investigated over accusation she misled ParliamentJan Tinetti might be the first MP in 15 years to be found in contempt.30 May 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Little progress in tit-for-tat politicsOpinion: Our editorial on Labour and National sparring for the attention of votes.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt open to changing rules after National abandons housing dealFurther bipartisan efforts on housing seem unlikely after Nats' about-face on density.28 May 06:23 AM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInflation takes away gains from Labour’s Working for Families packageInflation is eating away at people's benefits.22 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsBudget 2023: $160m to gaming sector, rebate for video game developersThe sector contributed $7 billion towards New Zealand’s GDP in 2021.18 May 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Six rabbits for Grant Robertson to pull from his Budget hatOpinion: A "Wellbeing Budget" is, by definition, "balanced". Here are six ways to check.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialCan Budget 2023 break political stalemate?Opinion: Our editorial on the high stakes riding on Budget 2023.15 May 05:00 PM
KahuGhost of Parekura Horomia hangs over Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidate selectionThe whānau of a former Labour stalwart are considering a tilt into politics.14 May 07:38 PM
PoliticsMr Whippy co-owner to contest North Shore for LabourThe new Labour candidate has revealed what he has planned for the Mr Whippy franchise.14 May 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicola Willis predicts tax cuts for all the wrong reasonsOPINION: Taxpayers need relief - and a complete change of direction.12 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls reveals scale of Luxon's Māori Party gambleThe most likely form of government is the one that's off the table.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's Māori Party call is the day we saw him become a politicianOPINION: Luxon's call on Te Pāti Māori was naked politics, aimed at damaging Labour.10 May 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Jones: Māori theatrics versus economic realismOpinion: It's time to drop the 'woke' ideologies and get to work.09 May 05:00 PM
BusinessWhy Te Pāti Māori will struggle to be kingmaker at this electionOpinion: It's hard to see Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori forming a government.08 May 09:58 PM
PoliticsNanaia Mahuta rules out Māori Party as Meka Whaitiri prepares for big returnWhaitiri will make her first public appearance since her shock resignation.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFace-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki beginsThe National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.07 May 12:50 AM
PoliticsLabour minister's shock defection to Māori Party touted as turning point for electionIt comes as Te Pāti Māori threatens to take another seat off Labour.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Why Labour's playing nice with Whaitiri and Te Pāti MāoriLabour's being very nice to Te Pāti Māori after Meka Whaitiri's defection.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Tax research provides insight, not answersJenée Tibshraeny says now the debate begins over what to do with the new tax research.26 Apr 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Luxon is one of Labour's biggest assetsOPINION: MPs who come from business usually take six years to adjust to politics.26 Apr 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Bloated bureaucracy’: Communications staff increase by 50 per cent since Labour took overCommunications staff working in the core public service have tipped over the 500 mark.16 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandFormer PM Jacinda Ardern donating clothing to Te PapaArdern showed a preference for local designers throughout her political career.05 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandStuart Nash's departure opens a selection doorLabour is facing its first Napier candidate selection meeting in 15 years.04 Apr 03:54 AM
New ZealandNational's Napier candidate says Stuart Nash's antics 'really disappointing for the region'Katie Nimon says public trust in Stuart Nash is gone.29 Mar 01:04 AM
Kahu'The disruptive two in the House' have got a preferred PM rankingTe Pāti Māori's rise in the polls has set up an exciting 2023 general election.13 Mar 11:39 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNo deal for National’s banking inquiryLabour Party members have rejected a proposal for it to be held via the select committee.13 Mar 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Mum and dad landlords aren’t the enemy’: National unveils build-to-rent housing policyPromise to bring back brightline test and interest deductibility.09 Mar 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRobertson says select committee ill-equipped to conduct bank profits inquiryThe Finance Minister is unsupportive of a 'quick and dirty' banking probe.08 Mar 04:44 AM
PoliticsSecond senior public servant (and former Labour Minister) offers to resign; Govt taking adviceNational Party leader Christopher Luxon says Labour should accept Maharey resignation.06 Mar 11:44 PM
