PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour MPs gather for first retreat after defeatLabour gets they lost, they don't know what to do next.14 Mar 02:54 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins speaks of 'new era' as Labour rebuildsThe party is licking its wounds at its retreat: dogged by talk of Trump, Putin and tax.14 Mar 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics100-day plan, tick. Eyes now turn to Budget, potential for broken promisesAll eyes are now on the Budget.13 Mar 04:00 PM
InflationDeal broken: Property investors to get slightly less tax relief than promisedThe interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.10 Mar 12:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen Newshub was on its knees, Peters turned the camera on himself: Sir Ian TaylorOPINION: Winston Peters has been making unfounded claims about media.04 Mar 07:58 PM
KahuGovernment forced to confront multiple Waitangi Tribunal claims across all kaupapaThe tribunal agrees te reo policies must be tested.04 Mar 07:30 PM
KahuLooking at the numbers, Dr Shane Reti's health plan for Māori doesn't add upOPINION: Chartered accountant Neil Woodhams looks at the Health Minister's budget.03 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandWhat's next for the chop in Govt's health reforms sights?Health Minister Shane Reti plans to scrap another key part of the Health NZ reforms.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repealHipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.28 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandGovt accused of treating Māori as ‘expendable’ in emotional debateParliament will go into urgency to debate the law change this afternoon.27 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandStuart Nash claims Labour Cabinet blocked his efforts for harsher gang policiesFormer Police Minister wants laws targeting gang assets to go further.26 Feb 04:21 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour's worst week highlights its existential crisisOPINION: The Labour Party's fortunes go from bad to worse.26 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand109,000 Kiwis on Jobseeker welfare for more than a yearThe PM says he's seen enough evidence to prove the use of sanctions should be ramped up.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonFarewell, Efeso Collins - a politician of heart and soul, dead at 49Simon Wilson reflects on the life and political integrity of Green MP Efeso Collins.21 Feb 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missedOPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.20 Feb 12:21 AM
Politics'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claimChristopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.17 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKate MacNamara: What did we get for the $3b spent on regional development?OPINION: Lies, damned lies and ministerial briefings on regional development.13 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Luxon needs to raise standards in the BeehiveOPINION: New Zealand has fallen slightly in the latest Corruption Perception Index.31 Jan 02:59 AM
PoliticsLabour uses image of influencer charged with rape, human trafficking to endorse Instagram postThe divisive influencer is unable to leave Romania as his legal case progresses.30 Jan 11:25 PM
PoliticsAssociate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PMA leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.29 Jan 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' signOPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsAct won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speakAct leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.16 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandFormer transport minister slates Nats for scrapping Auckland light railMichael Wood says the new Government is running a double standard.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandClarke Gayford spotted in popular bar day after weddingThe groom was spotted taking in the sights and sounds at popular Hastings bar Common Room.14 Jan 11:38 PM
LifestyleWhich Kiwi wedding dress designer has Dame Jacinda Ardern chosen?Which designer has been tipped to make the dress of the year?11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern's hens do? Former PM spotted with a dozen womenThe party drew the curtains so they couldn't be seen at the boutique distillery.10 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Apologies needed for Labour to be taken seriouslyOPINION: But Labour’s best bet remains Hipkins and the status quo.04 Jan 05:50 PM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
PoliticsSir Bill English to lead Kāinga Ora review, Luxon says te reo lessons make him better PMHousing Minister has received “worrying advice" about financial situation of Kāinga Ora.18 Dec 05:21 AM
Politics'Tell the truth': Swarbrick responds after accusing PM of 'demonstrable lie'As Luxon spoke, Swarbrick could be heard saying his comments were a 'demonstrable lie'.13 Dec 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe 'fiscal cliffs' as Nicola Willis puts together mini-BudgetWhat are the cliffs and holes faced by the new Finance Minister?30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsExclusive: Kiri Allan - why she's pleading not guilty to car crash chargesFormer minister says a grey area around the right to consult a lawyer needs clearing up.30 Nov 02:32 AM