PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew law opens door to more research on tax paid, or not paid, by the super richA new bill makes it easier for the IRD to regularly probe and report people's tax affairs.22 May 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2023 falls painfully short of the Plain Language ActWhat exactly does some of the language in the Budget mean?21 May 03:00 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon is part of polling problem, but Nats have no appetite to roll leaderWill the Nats roll their leader again?15 May 06:47 AM
PoliticsDivision on the right as National and Act disagreeRegistry comes into force on June 23, managed by the police’s Firearms Safety Authority.15 May 06:05 AM
Politics'Got their priorities all wrong': PM on Nats' 'taxpayers’ receipt' planPM says National should “go back to the drawing board”.15 May 04:38 AM
Politics‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boostAct proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.14 May 08:00 PM
PoliticsLabour edges ahead of National in latest poll, Te Pāti Māori is kingmakerThe new poll follows Minister Meka Whaitiri's defection from Labour to Te Pāti Māori.14 May 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Meka Whaitiri left Labour for Te Pati Māori for the wrong reasonsThe strangest thing about Whaitiri’s sudden decision to jump from Labour to Te Pāti Māori.14 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandUnplugged: Newshub dumps Brian Tamaki TV interviewHannah Tamaki asked followers to watch show, only to later say interview was canned.13 May 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."12 May 05:54 AM
PoliticsTOP leader: What an electorate win would mean for ChristchurchRaf Manji wants to win Ilam - and make Christchurch's needs a national priority12 May 05:28 AM
PoliticsPM may announce mini Cabinet reshuffle after Nash sagaA reshuffle is likely this week - who, if anyone, will win?02 Apr 06:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour, Nats playing it safe in election year with one goal in mindEDITORIAL: The margins are so tight, ambitions are on hold in an election year.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Stuart Nash’s stint as Police Minister short, but not sweetOPINION: Spectacular own goal also shows the importance of defending against corruption.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: Nash and conflict of interest: Where do you draw the line?OPINION: Are rules on "close associates" or "mates" fit-for-purpose for a small country?19 Mar 01:00 AM
PoliticsShaw jokes Nats will dump Luxon amid warning of ‘race-baiting’ National/Act GovtIt comes as the Government sacrificed climate policies to focus on the cost of living.18 Mar 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: PM a chicken over Stuart Nash scandalOPINION: Ex-Police Minister Stuart Nash went from rooster to feather duster this week.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom MP to pimp: Jami-Lee Ross faces accusations of unsafe workplace from escortsJami-Lee Ross is in a new line of business and facing new accusations.17 Mar 09:00 PM
Politics'Risks are not acceptable': TikTok app banned on MP phonesIt follows similar moves across the globe.16 Mar 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris v Chris: Did Luxon or Hipkins win the best for the week?It was a good poll for Hipkins, and a good policy for Luxon - but who won?09 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basicsOPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsThird senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media commentsDyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.07 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandLabour selects former councillor Fleur Fitzsimons for Rongotai electorateIt's a safe seat for Labour, but the Greens are ramping up efforts in Wellington.04 Mar 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris vs. Chris: Who won the week?As Parliament returned, who ended up on top?24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchmentMPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCyclone Gabrielle: National’s Christopher Luxon slams criminals, opposes ‘flood tax’Christopher Luxon has hit out at the Government for downplaying crime fears.21 Feb 10:51 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2023: Hipkins urges Kiwis to not be afraid to discuss Maori-Crown relations; Luxon labels Treaty 'a little experiment'Parliamentarians have formally been welcomed to Waitangi.05 Feb 02:59 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time for a sober discussion about toxicity and personality in politicsOPINION: The abuse and toxicity extends further than the outgoing prime minister.26 Jan 11:09 PM
PoliticsEx-National Party president makes $30,000 party donationHalf the money was given when he was still in charge.24 Jan 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig CooperOpinion: People who want to be kind make terrible MPsIn close to two decades as a newspaper editor, I met very few politicians I liked.21 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandHipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PMHipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.21 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM