PoliticsAct triggers rarely used coalition clause amid row with National on firearms registryIt's only been invoked a small number of times.10 May 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped'Money is more important to them than women.'08 May 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCatfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'08 May 04:04 AM
PoliticsJust 0.3% of submitters support David Seymour's regulation law – why he's charging forward anywayThe Act leader believes social media campaigns led to 'totally off-topic' submissions.07 May 12:55 AM
PoliticsNational's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practiceThe minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.06 May 12:20 AM
PoliticsKiwis saving for retirement get free $1b a year - will it survive Govt cuts?Govt currently contributes up to $521 a year if people make payments of a certain level.30 Apr 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructureUpston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.27 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandDefining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.27 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the climate debate that quietly rocked the National Party OPINION: A Government climate policy sparked a National Party civil war.25 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: How road pricing can fix Auckland’s traffic nightmareAuckland traffic congestion costs the economy $1.39 billion annually.24 Apr 07:34 AM
New ZealandFire and Hazmat units respond to incident near ParliamentPolice have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria HowellWatch23 Apr 04:01 AM
PoliticsWhat is a woman? NZ First wants to clarify to avoid 'woke ideology'Winston Peters said the legislation was about 'ensuring a focus on biology'.21 Apr 11:11 PM
PoliticsMPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'21 Apr 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour finally shoots down Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive Super at 55Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion a year.17 Apr 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion. 16 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsBennett ends speculation on Auckland mayoralty run, blasts Parliament's 'cesspit' culturePaula Bennett described Parliament as a 'cesspit of bullying and nastiness'.13 Apr 06:00 AM
Politics‘Call me next time’: Peters disparages Luxon’s tariff talksForeign Minister says Prime Minister did not consult him before calls with world leaders.11 Apr 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorBongbong to von der Leyen: The world leaders Luxon is talking to in free trade 'fight'The Prime Minister scored calls with major names. 11 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
Politics'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader 10 Apr 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
LivePoliticsSeymour to face demise of Treaty Principles Bill without PM or deputyThe second reading of Act's Treaty Principles Bill is this afternoon.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsExclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.08 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessPM Christopher Luxon on world economic developmentsPM Christopher Luxon delivers statement on world economic developments. Video / Mark MitchellWatch07 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandLocals take NZTA median barriers fight to ParliamentRochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.07 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandFood Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interestAndrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.04 Apr 07:04 AM
New ZealandPrivileges Committee chairwoman Judith Collins responds to Te Pāti Māori no-showParliament’s privileges committee, chaired by National minister Judith Collins, is giving Te Pāti Māori MPs another chance to appear before the committee.Watch02 Apr 05:08 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meetingThe party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.02 Apr 03:34 AM
Politics‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over hakaThe party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.01 Apr 03:38 AM
PoliticsBill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the wayThe former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News UpdatePublic primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch26 Mar 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Window dressing’? Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
