New ZealandIs Bridges safe? Nats leader in Facebook backlash, denies leadership rumoursThe National leader faced backlash over social media post slamming the lockdown extension.21 Apr 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges making the same mistake twiceThis is the worst time for Bridges to give his caucus reason to doubt his judgement.21 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandSFO decision over NZ First Foundation will come before electionSFO will make a call on whether to lay charges in relation to the NZ First Foundation.20 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters' privacy breached but claim fails because leaker could not be foundWinston Peters said the case had caused "considerable stress".20 Apr 10:12 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: New Zealand vs. Australia - do we really want to be like them?Some New Zealanders are increasingly envious of Australia's looser lockdown - is it right?16 Apr 09:51 PM
New ZealandBridges defends Wellington-to-Tauranga commuteOpposition leader commutes to Parliament from Tauranga home during Covid-19 lockdown.06 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandNational puts campaign on hold, supports Govt on virus fight"We want to do all we can to protect the lives and livelihoods of New Zealanders."23 Mar 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Simon Bridges right to criticise Covid-19 response?Simon Bridges might be negative Neddy, but governments need to be stress-tested in crisis.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWill Covid-19 end the traditional election campaign?Big rallies, street corner meetings and baby kissing may come a cropper in Campaign 2020.16 Mar 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges and the red tape under the bedCOMMENT: Bridges is unrepentant about bare-faced cheek in his regulations bonfire plan.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hipango announces she's standing again for National in WhanganuiWhanganui MP unopposed as National's candidate. Made with funding from NZ on Air.11 Mar 07:05 AM
New ZealandProvincial Growth Fund staff travel costs top $1m in a yearPGF minister Shane Jones says he's told staff they have to defend their spending.10 Mar 05:48 AM
New ZealandUp in smoke: National unveils details of its 'regulation bonfire' planNational has outlined the first 29 regulations it plans to scrap if it wins power.08 Mar 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyClaire Trevett: Why coronavirus threatens to derail Labour's election dreamThe Government has faced its crises - but Covid-19 is its big test.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clipIs the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBridges says middle income earners deserve tax reliefThe National Party leader has criticised the government's response to the coronavirus.03 Mar 09:18 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Elections under suspicionComment: Maybe it's a storm in a teacup but there remains some very big question marks.01 Mar 06:07 PM
New ZealandTauranga terror: Mob member heckled, police guard Bridges' public meetingTauranga 'one step from tragedy', National leader tells public meeting.27 Feb 03:25 PM
New Zealand'There is no own goal': Jami-Lee Ross denies SFO chargesAll four men have denied the allegations and said they will defend the charges in court.24 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandNational considers deportations for convicted AustraliansSimon Bridges wants Australians convicted of serious crimes in NZ to be deported.23 Feb 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats, NZ First wrangle - who really killed the car tax plan?The scheme has had a bumpy road ever since Julie Anne Genter proposed it.23 Feb 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAshley Church: Why National will form the next governmentComment: NZ First's likely demise means Labour has a big mountain to climb.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNikki Kaye on turning 40 and beating cancer - National's 'leftie' Auckland MPNikki Kaye and Simon Bridges argue but she is vital in National's battle to win Auckland.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFran O'Sullivan: Bridges can't dodge the mud-slingingParty leader's bid to dissociate himself from donations scandal just won't wash.21 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters is handling his job as NZ First leader abysmallySome claims of injustice are more just than others.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMike Hosking: Minimum wage set to be election battlefieldCOMMENT: Money is earned, not given away. One side gets it, the other side doesn't.19 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettJami-Lee Ross: The greatest political own goal in historyIt's not good for the National Party but Simon Bridges will now know the feeling of karma.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: SFO parties investigation a bad lookLet's hope our SFO and impartial justice system help ensure we retain the world's respect.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why PM has chosen the weak option to deal with PetersPM Jacinda Ardern had a choice: look weak, or unstable. She chose weak.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jami-Lee Ross hits out at 'outrageous' SFO chargesJami-Lee Ross says he will defend the allegations against him in court.19 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandJami-Lee Ross charged: 'I'm a scapegoat for blowing the whistle'The identities of the group charged by the SFO can now be revealed.19 Feb 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFran O'Sullivan: PM right to let Peters' keep his head - for nowThe truth is, political funding in New Zealand has been murky for a very long time.18 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational Party donations accused want suppression liftedThe change of heart comes after the men brought an urgent application for suppression.18 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandSFO alleges 'trick or stratagem' in National Party donations caseThe four accused are due to appear in court next week.17 Feb 09:19 PM
