PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon just chose to disagree with two-thirds of his own votersOPINION: Is it possible for us to have a Treaty debate without resorting to violence?10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Minimum wage increase is actually a cutOPINION: This minimum wage increase is, in fact, a real-term cut in incomes.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoughlan: Why Luxon cannot stop voters having their say on Act's billOPINION: One way or another, voters will have a say on the Treaty bill.08 Feb 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon declares Treaty Principles Bill a dead duck walking before it's even bornOPINION: Anger about David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill was palpable at Waitangi.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?Smoking has been an issue for the Government - but did anyone ask them to focus on it?07 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offendersThe Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.07 Feb 02:34 AM
PoliticsAct launches campaign to twist National's arm on Treaty referendumThe Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.06 Feb 10:43 PM
OpinionJames Mahoney: David Seymour's plan is to entrench English version of Te Tiriti into lawOPINION: Seymour believes that democracy is the only successful form of government.06 Feb 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson at Waitangi: A decent chunk of the nation has come together. This is usOPINION: We came together in great numbers on Waitangi Day. For what?06 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentMinimum wage to rise by 2 per cent - slowest rate in a decadeThe cost of living is likely to rise by more than the minimum wage.01 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'No undue influence' - Seymour hits back at claims about tobacco industryWith Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Australia, the honour falls to Act's leader.01 Feb 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBill English on the 'twists and turns' of the Treaty relationshipThe former PM points to lessons from the past five years.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister won’t stake job on police workforce boost, PM determined to achieve itIn the space of 24 hours, Mark Mitchell's view had reversed.31 Jan 04:43 AM
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
PoliticsHipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.30 Jan 02:35 AM
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
LivePoliticsPM addresses UNRWA funding amid Hamas allegationsParliament returns today with a bang.29 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandProtesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military actionProtesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.28 Jan 11:40 PM
PoliticsGovt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on IsraelNew Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.28 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones lashes out at inquiry - 'it's not the Waitangi Tribunal's business'The first regional wānanga in the constitution inquiry is set to get under way this week.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe political risk facing the Government over the Interislander ferriesThe uncertainty comes a year on from when Kaitaki lost power in the middle of Cook Strait.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialFifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATsOPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unityOPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homesThe public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.18 Jan 04:17 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politicsLuxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.18 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyEV owners: RUCs will cost us twice what petrol car owners pay in fuel taxEV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.17 Jan 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational starts political year on high, as Christopher Luxon prepares first speechNational begins the year with caution - a few missteps and it could lose everything.17 Jan 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reformOPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Treaty of Waitangi bigger than petty politicsOPINION: No problem is insurmountable if willing hearts and minds are present.14 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Luxon's leadership to be testedOPINION: How the PM approaches Māori issues in 2024 will be crucial to relationships.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$228m for 'not a single metre of track' - Govt officially scraps Auckland light railMore than $220 million has so far been spent on the project.14 Jan 01:00 AM
