New ZealandNational backtracks on 'Strike Force Raptor' police unit plansNational is distancing itself from its controversial Strike Force Raptor proposal.10 Jun 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand100 Days to the election: What the Nats and Labour need to doIn 100 days voters decide whether to keep PM Ardern in the job or turn to National.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Context matters' - Nikki Kaye defends Goldsmith's knitting commentNikki Kaye has defended Paul Goldsmith's knitting comments about Jacinda Ardern.09 Jun 09:57 PM
LifestyleKate Hawkesby: National MP's 'sexist' comments - who said only women could knit?Comment: Paul Goldsmith's advice to PM Jacinda Ardern is a harmless bit of needling.09 Jun 06:29 PM
New ZealandNational MP told off for 'stick to knitting' comment to PMPaul Goldsmith said he meant no disrespect to PM after a telling off from Nikki Kaye.09 Jun 07:11 AM
RetailNational MP tells PM to 'stick to her knitting' after anger at Warehouse job cutsThe PM said she was angry at The Warehouse Group for axing more than 1000 jobs.08 Jun 11:58 PM
New ZealandNational promises to scrap teacher feesNational would ask taxpayers to pick up the $16m cost of teacher registration.08 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandTodd Muller: Timeline for transtasman bubble needed now"If a timeline was put forward, these businesses would be able to plan for the future."06 Jun 10:11 PM
New ZealandTodd Muller's new hire likely to cause disquiet among National MPsMatthew Hooton has role in National Party leader's office.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNikki Kaye on her Māori blunder, future leadership challenges, and why Simon Bridges had to go'This isn't tiddlywinks. We're fighting for our future.'06 Jun 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuBig read: Which DHBs could prioritise Māori and Pacific patientsNearly half the country's DHBs are considering the change, or will make it.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: In 20 minutes, two contrasting faces of Winston PetersCOMMENT: New National leader Todd Muller is making political life easier for Peters.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo Mullermania yet for National in first poll since leadership changeTodd Muller debuts at 13 per cent as preferred PM in UMR poll, Ardern at 65 per cent.05 Jun 12:46 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Winston fights for political survivalComment: NZ First leader is rattling cages in an attempt to avoid political oblivion.04 Jun 06:23 PM
New ZealandMuller v Ardern: 'She needs to get out more'The last community transmission case was reported on April 30 - more than 28 days ago.03 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandShane Jones: NZ First 'won't tolerate being absorbed' by LabourShane Jones says NZ First wants to keep its options open.03 Jun 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Todd Muller's conundrum - what to do with Simon Bridges?Simon Bridges is at a loose end. Has Todd Muller reshuffled in haste to repent at leisure?03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational 'suspicious' of refugee author's visaNational is surprised NZ immigration officials granted a visa to refugee Behrouz Boochani.02 Jun 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Jacinda we are disappointed': Defiant protest march organisers hit backPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is horrified at the death of George Floyd.02 Jun 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters v Ardern - inside the Cabinet disagreementCOMMENT: Each leader gets something from the difference of opinion.02 Jun 06:42 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyKate Hawkesby: Where did Todd Muller go?Comment: New Nats leader has brought a fresh skill set to the role - being invisible.02 Jun 06:05 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges returns to Parliament and the backbenchSimon Bridges 'happy to pull my weight' under Muller leadership.02 Jun 01:55 AM
Small BusinessTodd Muller wants JobStart policy in place 'within weeks'National leader heartened by Govt response to policy, wants to discuss it further.30 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandVote 2020: The Waikato gumboot thrown into the Epsom campaignThe election is almost upon us - and the race for Epsom features a gumboot as art.29 May 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nikki Kaye learning to let the leader leadCOMMENT: Todd Muller has some catching up to do after a terrible first week.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of The Muller GangCOMMENT: A Wild Western tale of Parliament Hill.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selectionLouisa Wall garnered high-profile support this week.29 May 09:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Muller finds his focus with small business policyA tight focus on small business and employment helped new National leader back on track.29 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandPolice should not have allowed gang tangiNational said police had a responsibility to apply the rules fairly and consistently.28 May 09:43 PM
KahuJohn Tamihere: National 'pushing Māori' awayBut Māori Party co-leader says they won't rule out working with the party.28 May 03:32 AM
PoliticsHipango picks up Māori Crown Relations portfolio"It's about partnership, protection, and participation."28 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Stunned Muller tries to swim upstreamTodd Muller wanted Paula Bennett on the backbench, but nobody puts Bennett in a corner.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins 'sick of being demonised' for her ethnicityTensions flared over race relations again today at Parliament.27 May 05:00 AM
Kahu'Ngāti Epsom': Paul Goldsmith's true heritage revealedHis ancestor was regarded as 'the father of more children than any other early trader'.27 May 01:56 AM
