New ZealandNational MP Alfred Ngaro hints at possible coalition with Hannah TamakiNgaro is unlikely to join Destiny's party, but says a Christian coalition is possible.25 May 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'If Ngaro jumps, he must resign'COMMENT: Simon Bridges needs to set some conditions on Alfred Ngaro, writes Audrey Young.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Meet the power behind Simon BridgesEvery leader needs a small group of people they rely on for cut-through advice.24 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice 'involved' in Parliamentary staffer assault allegation, Paula Bennett saysA man was stood down after a complaint about a historical assault of a sexual nature.23 May 06:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges squeezes Australian lemon of hopeScott Morrison had two things Simon Bridges does not: friends and Bill Shorten.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice won't say if they paid to recover stolen gunsPolice Minister Stuart Nash says he won't be asking if the police bought stolen guns back.22 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on possible rapist in ParliamentSpeaker Trevor Mallard has released a review of bullying and harassment at Parliament.22 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandNational to support Zero Carbon bill despite 'serious concerns'National Leader Simon Bridges said the party will support the Zero Carbon bill.21 May 03:23 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges: Government should 'demystify' foreign affairsOne thing Simon Bridges and Winston Peters agree on is the pursuit of a FTA with the US.20 May 07:46 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Aussie PM's miracle a lesson in good politics for NZ's Labour PartyComment: Politics in the western world is won in the middle.19 May 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parallels between Simon Bridges and Bill ShortenThere is one aspect of the Australian election that Simon Bridges wont be highlighting.19 May 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAustralian election: These things aren't won on Twitter - BridgesBridges says blue-collar workers becoming more fiscally conservative, writes Audrey Young.18 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandNational MP 'considering' setting up new Christian party – BridgesAlfred Ngaro won't comment speculation he's planning on launching a new party.18 May 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: How Nats will game the systemCOMMENT: A conservative Christian party could make a powerful coalition partner for Nats.18 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettWhat's the buzz around Parliament? Claire Trevett reveals allA recap of the highlights of the week in politics.17 May 02:17 AM
New Zealand'Time will tell' – National on prospect of Ngaro-led Christian partyNational won't rule out the possibility of one of its MPs forming a conservative party16 May 10:52 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Christian party deal in Botany - National's big hope?Talk within the party's been rife for weeks now with Ngaro's plan being well received.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctors' pay: Health conflict a 'dirty little secret'The money question: Should private practice be used to entice specialists to stay in NZ?15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs this the Government's most 'dangerous' minister?Eugenie Sage's decision over Waihī mining is causing widespread anxiety.15 May 07:10 AM
New ZealandEminem's company loses Supreme Court bid in National Party copyright caseThe Supreme Court says it won't take the case.14 May 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice inquiry into MP: Are Dowie's days numbered?National's Sarah Dowie and party leader Simon Bridges quiet on co-operation with police.14 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandCrash families back roadside drug testing petitionGrieving families call for urgent action on drug testing.13 May 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandD-Day for education: Big NCEA shake-up today to focus on learning, not creditsStudents go more for quantity than quality approach in quest for credits.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Is it time for fresh challenges for Speaker Trevor Mallard?COMMENT: Simon Bridges was right when he called Speaker "unprofessional". That day he was.11 May 06:10 PM
New ZealandEx-principal made to wait months for $100kTeacher trainers face long delays to get training plans approved and then paid for.10 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Protecting the PM': Speaker Trevor Mallard labelled a 'bully' by ex MPSpeaker Mallard 'failing' in being seen to be fair - says veteran former MP Peter Dunne.09 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZPower, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.09 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandSuspended MP turns up to parliamentary committeeMP's attendance causes brief interruption to submissions.09 May 06:24 AM
New ZealandKiwiBuild promise: Judith Collins calls for Phil Twyford's headNational's Judith Collins is calling for Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign.09 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandCannabis referendum tracking to pass despite decline, poll saysThe nationwide survey was undertaken before the cannabis referendum was announced.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum: 'We need to do right by the rest of New Zealand'Random roadside drug tests urgently needed, says grieving mother.08 May 07:37 AM
New ZealandSuspended: Nick Smith hits back at 'bully' Speaker after getting the bootNick Smith says he was "gobsmacked".08 May 06:30 AM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: There's hope we can stop the legalisation of cannabisComment: What we vote on, and what will pass in Parliament, are two very different things.07 May 06:38 PM
New ZealandPersonal cannabis use promises to set 2020 election alightThe draft law is a weaker version of what Andrew Little previously outlined.07 May 07:57 AM