PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What it would really take for Luxon to step asideOPINION: There will be no coup. But the speculation didn't appear out of thin air. 26 Nov 11:44 PM
PoliticsInquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigatedRecommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.26 Nov 08:38 PM
Politics‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors 'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCompany privatised by Ardern Govt now owned by firm courting arms sale to IsraelKiwiStar Optics was sold in 2022. Australian reports say its new owner is courting Israel.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsClaims Te Pāti Māori tried to oust ill MP 'brought clarity to matters long carried in silence' – MP's familyTe Pāti Māori's president says he wouldn't respond to matters 'based on hearsay'.26 Nov 02:56 AM
Politics'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards ActThe National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law. 25 Nov 11:40 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt's parent-income welfare gateway for teenagers blasted by officials MSD officials said the policy did not tackle deeper causes of problems for young people.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
PoliticsPolice accept Jevon McSkimming sex allegations will hurt recruitment It comes two days out from the Govt officially failing its police recruitment target. 25 Nov 05:32 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Ministers announce massive shake-up of local governmentLocal Government Ministister Simon Watts and RMA Minister Chris Bishop said it was the biggest reform of local government since 1989. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsPM's office clarifies Luxon's suggestion he isn't concerned for National MPs who could lose seatsChris Bishop has also addressed speculation about a leadership coup. 25 Nov 03:43 AM
PoliticsWatch: Chris Bishop grilled on leadership speculationSpeculation is mounting about Christopher Luxon's future as Prime Minister. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Nov 02:51 AM
Politics‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistakeLabour has opened the door to repealing the Regulatory Standards Act this term.25 Nov 12:17 AM
PoliticsExpelled Te Pāti Māori MP claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsAn email reportedly from Parliamentary Service says the MP came in under budget.24 Nov 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy National's new policy would lead Govt to pocket more taxEarning more money from tax is not always a tax increase, says National.24 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon defiant amid talk he could be rolled as National leaderHe says he will be Prime Minister heading into next year.24 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandIwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery huiMore than 200 people attended the Ngāpuhi hui at Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe.24 Nov 12:58 AM
PoliticsCapital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policyThe Taxpayers' Union-Curia polling was conducted from November 2-6.24 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandTop's new leader thought being an MP sounded awful – now she wants in'You need structural change; you can't just rely on a few good people.'23 Nov 10:15 PM
PoliticsElection 2026: Nats pledge to lift default KiwiSaver contribution ratesChristopher Luxon has announced National's first election policy.22 Nov 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The growing connections between NZ First and Labour Are there issues on which the two parties agree?22 Nov 12:00 AM
Politics‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Govt to court over conservation law changesIwi leader says legal action is 'not a step we take lightly'.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The week the National coup rumour went into overdriveOPINION: Trapped in a long week in the House, MPs invented a coup that doesn't exist. 21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ‘bending over backwards’ for pork industry with reform timeframe – GreensThe minister says a 10-year span for changing mating practices is realistic for farmers. 21 Nov 02:13 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister’s electorate staff replied to McSkimming accuser’s emails Mitchell says he wasn't aware of the allegations until months after his office's response.20 Nov 06:48 PM
Politics'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UNProminent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials warn of higher petrol costs from emissions standard change Officials ultimately supported the changes. 20 Nov 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Divorce between two parents': Maipi-Clarke says both sides wrong in Te Pāti Māori splitHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke likened the party split to 'a divorce between parents'.20 Nov 04:01 AM
Politics500 extra police: Why minister Costello wouldn’t change her failed recruitment target Costello says she prefers setting an ambitious timeframe rather than losing momentum. 20 Nov 01:45 AM
Politics'Getting ready to go with Labour again': Seymour reacts to Peters' bombshellWinston Peters has promised to repeal the two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act.20 Nov 01:37 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters on why NZ First now wants to repeal Regulatory Standards ActNZ First just supported the passing of the legislation. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Nov 01:36 AM
PoliticsWarning to politicians after National MP ‘genuinely distressed’ by comments about his childrenBut the National MP's complaint was initially dismissed and he was told to sit down.19 Nov 11:06 PM
