PoliticsElectoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosuresThe commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.17 Oct 03:21 AM
PoliticsTwo-year wait for a divorce to end after law passes third reading'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'16 Oct 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour could win the next electionOPINION: Spending more on healthcare has not fixed the problems.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Fun, fascinating, frustrating': Grant Robertson's first 100 days as uni vice-chancellorGrant Robertson reflects on protests, hospital cuts and university expansion.11 Oct 03:56 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nursesExcessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.09 Oct 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNon-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translatorOne doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Is Barbara Edmonds a credible future Finance Minister?Many business leaders rate the Opposition Finance Spokesperson highly.04 Oct 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of termTransport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratingsLabour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Money doesn’t buy happiness but debt buys miseryOPINION: Treasury is sounding the debt alarm - again. Will politicians listen?26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour's howls of protest have a whiff of hypocrisyOPINION: If only the Opposition had practised what they preached when they were in charge.26 Sep 12:58 AM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housingOPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.23 Sep 05:05 PM
PoliticsThe $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that chequeOfficial advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loomOPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.20 Sep 01:00 AM
PoliticsNew poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, LuxonIt follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.18 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy targetOPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Love to be more popular': Hipkins says he has 'full support' of caucus after poor pollLabour MPs deny manoeuvres are afoot as Hipkins goes to the UK.17 Sep 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for Hipkins to spring into actionOPINION: Hipkins needs to quickly get his caucus and party onside, then travel the motu.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policiesLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Sep 02:29 AM
PoliticsPolitical leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.09 Sep 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoUnder the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?08 Sep 04:50 AM
OpinionArena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood forOPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussionChris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.27 Aug 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A traffic light system could apply to others' behavioursOPINION: What if Kiwis scored political parties with a green, orange, red barometer?26 Aug 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Chris Hipkins remains Labour’s best option; Sepuloni on reality TVOPINION: 'Kieran McAnulty is convincingly adamant he doesn’t want the top job.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns OmbudsmanBoshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.21 Aug 05:00 PM