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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJoanne Harrison fraud could lead to shake-up of 300-year-old Parliament rulesThe Joanne Harrison fraud could lead to changes to parliamentary rules.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour and National MPs join forces calling for shorter days at ParliamentMPs suggested big changes to how Parliament works, cutting closing time from 10pm to 8pm.07 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
New ZealandGovt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rulesThe changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.29 Oct 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeehive Diaries: Sir John Key's new chopperNot all the paint jobs suggested for Key's new helicopter were welcomed.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Say sorry': Act stonewalls unified message against Iran unless Green MP apologisesAct supports the motion, but not until its leader gets an apology.26 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMallard on his biggest regret and a 'compromising position' with Helen ClarkIt comes after 35 years as an MP, few of them without controversy.20 Oct 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe highs and lows of Trevor Mallard's 35 years in ParliamentIncludes alleged ticket-scalping, a moa restoration policy, and Covid protest antics.20 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandAct of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55kThe ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.19 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: 50 years of diplomats - the best and the worst political appointmentsOne diplomat stands out above the rest.19 Oct 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Crushing everyday Kiwis': Luxon, Ardern in fiery Question TimeThe Prime Minister has hit back, calling high inflation 'a global phenomenon'.18 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: The photo op PM Jacinda Ardern refused to doMeanwhile, Seymour and Peters were bickering again.15 Oct 02:02 AM
New Zealand'They thought we were over': Winston Peters announces NZ First's comebackThe New Zealand First leader gave his opening address in Christchurch this morning.14 Oct 10:14 PM
PoliticsParliament workplace culture: Parties promise to cooperateIndependent investigator Debbie Francis brought back to check for bullying.13 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand$45 million in three years: Govt defends speed limit review spendMillions has been spent on investigating and reviewing speed limits.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This is not about mass eyeballs and ears': Ex-MP on anxieties of RNZ-TVNZ merger'This is about setting aside money for new things where nobody is going.'11 Oct 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Supreme Court's audacious decision on tikangaCOMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just told goodbye': Claims refugees placed in unheated, overcrowded homes after provider switchNew resettlement providers in Auckland, Chch and Hamilton after Red Cross lost tender.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsTOP eyes Parliament with $6.35b tax cut, and tax on landTOP wants to slash the 10.5 per cent tax rate to zero.01 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeehive Diaries: A skeleton in Chris Penk's closetA new Speaker's junket heads off while Luxon learns the lesson of Honolulu versus Te Puke.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungCut and Thrust: Willie Jackson draws howls of derision in Question TimeOpinion: Willie Jackson seemed to lose control of his thoughts.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanning booze in sports: Can Green MP get support for her alcohol reforms?National will vote against, Labour MPs say they are divided about Chloe Swarbrick bill.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungBitterness spills over Mahuta's husband's contractsOpinion: MPs are ultra-sensitive over families being brought into politics.21 Sep 07:04 AM
New ZealandUffindell back in Nats 'but credibility rocked' by bullying claimsThe Tauranga MP admits he has 'a lot of work' to ensure he is re-selected as a candidate.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Ranking Labour's Māori caucusOPINION: Who's up, who's down and who is standing still in the Labour Māori caucus.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's capital restructure takes another stepMinister wants speedy journey 'to provide greater economic certainty'.13 Sep 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe public spending watchdog who's starting to get under the Govt's skinThe Auditor-General wants to be an on-field referee influencing play, not just a TMO.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsIwi argues for Three Waters co-governance in ParliamentIwi makes an impassioned argument for co-governance.30 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandParliament protest 'judge' stood down from senior role with prominent health providerMan who wore a wig and brandished a gavel in front of Parliament now subject of a review.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's triggering': Former Gaurav Sharma staffer urges MP to 'move on' after latest 4700-word Facebook postFormer staffer for Gaurav Sharma urges MP to move on after his latest social media rant.29 Aug 07:53 AM
New ZealandPolice spent $3.7m responding to Parliament occupationThe cost of the occupation has ballooned by more than $1 million.25 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew Speaker's warning to expelled MP after fresh accusationsAdrian Rurawhe will be the second Māori to hold the role of Speaker.24 Aug 04:45 AM
Politics'Parliamentary scrapper': Luxon on Mallard's diplomatic skillsChristopher Luxon says National won't miss Mallard as Speaker, but has done good as well.23 Aug 11:19 PM