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
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
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
New ZealandPossible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floodsNational won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.01 May 02:30 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
Politics'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
PoliticsFirst National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorateHarete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.18 Apr 08:19 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 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
New ZealandChristopher Luxon tests positive for Covid-19The National leader is now currently self isolating.13 Mar 08:01 AM
New Zealand'Needed to go': Luxon says Campbell should be sacked from EPA tooHealth Minister Ayesha Verrall yesterday agreed with his critics.01 Mar 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyLabour - out of the Covid frying pan and into the Gabrielle fireOPINION: Observations from the Milford Track.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: National’s massive Pugh-turn dominates return of ParliamentAs Parliament returned on Tuesday, the big winner was vindicated ex-leader Simon Bridges.21 Feb 04:36 AM
PoliticsNational MP’s about-turn on climate change after Luxon intervenesPugh blames nerves for her climate change comments, Luxon gives her a reading list.21 Feb 02:10 AM
PoliticsNew polls: Chris Hipkins' dramatic riseHow have voters reacted to Chris Hipkins' appointment as Labour leader and PM?30 Jan 05:06 PM
PoliticsLuxon says Māori seats don’t ‘make a lot of sense’Luxon's latest comments follow his criticism of Govt's approach to co-governance.25 Jan 02:16 AM
PoliticsEx-National Party president makes $30,000 party donationHalf the money was given when he was still in charge.24 Jan 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho will replace Ardern? Whispers begin about next Labour leaderOPINION: Two MPs stand out in Labour's succession plans.19 Jan 01:20 AM
PoliticsRetiring MPs reflect on their decision, look to the futureSo far, 11 MPs have announced they do not plan to contest the election.18 Jan 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Dirty politics’ and stacked selection claims in National Party electorate fracasCandidate pulls out, saying no-one was paid to "dig stuff up".18 Jan 02:38 AM
PoliticsNational raises ‘unprecedented’ $2.3m war chest from richlist donorsThe National Party outgunned Labour when it came to big donations.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational to hold special meeting after wave of regional resignationsThe Canterbury Westland region will hold a special meeting next year.21 Dec 07:34 AM
Politics‘Cups of tea with gang members’: MP, Police Commissioner lock horns over operationA frustrated Coster said Tauwhiro led to “significant change” in the approach to firearms.15 Dec 04:36 AM
PoliticsLuxon: ‘Incredibly difficult’ for National to win Hamilton West byelectionNational Party leader is playing down the poll.07 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed throughMP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational opposition to biofuels mandate leaves emissions targets in questionThe changes were partly designed to make the fuel sector more resilient.09 Nov 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe PM's swipe at Luxon - and when is that wedding?Jacinda Ardern says she has a lot of fight left but no wedding plans.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets and bottle stores could face stricter limits on alcohol sales after Govt announces reformsCouncils may soon have more success in introducing their own rules for drinking.30 Oct 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Intense': Sam Uffindell tells of furore's impact on him and familyTauranga MP also tells of the conversation during that trip with Todd Muller.21 Oct 07:14 PM
OpinionWhen it come to politics advancing age doesn't matterAfter just 45 days in office the UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, announced her resignation.20 Oct 11:32 PM
New ZealandPM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructureThe meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.19 Oct 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Privatisation': Robertson hits back at National's welfare policyNational wants wealthy Kiwis to be able to donate to a social investment fund.19 Oct 06:59 AM