PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considered Google tax to help struggling media companiesLegislation for a model, similar to one operating in Australia, heads to Parliament soon.07 Jul 04:50 AM
PoliticsThe John Key playbook: Could Hipkins make a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine?Going to Iraq in 2015 paid off for John Key.07 Jul 02:25 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM says disagreements with China reflect ‘robust’ relationshipIn a major foreign policy speech, Hipkins said China and NZ had robust discussions.07 Jul 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: National and Act donors aren’t after tax cuts - here’s why they really giveOPINION: It's unfair to characterise donors as greedy and selfish, says Robin Grieve.06 Jul 10:26 PM
Politics'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid testsThe Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUniversity defends staff against ‘inflammatory’ attack from high-profile donors A website founded by high-profile Vic Uni donors has attacked the university's academics06 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland to Tauranga? Parliament committee urges ministers to restart regional rail servicesA select committee reckons its time to restart North Island passenger rail.06 Jul 05:35 AM
PoliticsCabinet Office's mea culpa to PM over airport shares sagaWood was repeatedly told to sell his shares because of the potential conflict of interest.06 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why low numbers of first-home buyers is causing concernsOPINION: Middle class watching wealth shrink, while the wealthy once again break away.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Hosking: Labour looks worn out and chaotic - here are my election predictionsOPINION: Two parties will be the biggest stories of election night.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon promises new med school to ease workforce crisisNational says it will build a new med school that Labour axed in 2018.04 Jul 11:13 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Race criteria for health waitlists 'mindboggling'Opinion: Government's ethnic waitlist factor papers over cracks of healthcare failures.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘We live in a very woke world’: Barry Soper on why MPs need to watch their mouthsWill Kiri Allan be able to hold on to her job?04 Jul 06:57 AM
PoliticsElectoral Commission was at Mongrel Mob hui along with Labour MPIngrid Leary has said she mistook it for an Electoral Commission meeting.04 Jul 05:42 AM
PoliticsSpecial Olympians returned home with a record medal haulTen athletes were showered in praise in the Prime Minister's office.04 Jul 03:57 AM
PoliticsHow Govt plans to grow health workforce by 25,000 people in a decadeCurrent forecast gaps of 13,000 nurses and over 5000 doctors within a decade.04 Jul 03:26 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan's future uncertain, PM lines up a 'good chat' with herHipkins says she is 'exceptionally talented' and has contributed 'an awful lot'.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonOpinion: Sir Ian Taylor, wealth taxes and the GreensOPINION: A response to Sir Ian Taylor's open letter on the Green Party's wealth tax plans.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'People don’t know you': Christopher Luxon challenged by supportersThe Nats' visit to Ōhāriu also included a 'practical approach' to avoiding chicken grease.03 Jul 06:36 AM
PoliticsPM, Kiri Allan to have 'good chat' after she's back from leaveAllan has been under pressure over 'concerns' about her working relationships.03 Jul 03:28 AM
PoliticsLabour MP gatecrashes Mongrel Mob hui; mistook it for different meetingMP says she in no way condones the actions of the Mongrel Mob.03 Jul 12:43 AM
PoliticsNursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlierThe announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.02 Jul 01:33 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Green Party wants rent increases limited to 3pc a yearGreens say too many people spend too much of their income on rent.02 Jul 01:08 AM
PoliticsGreen Party vow to clear social housing waitlist in 5 yearsIt comes ahead of major housing policy launch today, targeting rental and supply issues.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: The real reason "pigeon English" was added to a National Party posterA reader from Katikati sheds light on "pigeon english" on National's poster01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLiz Gunn launches new political party, asks for $1m in donationsThe former TV presenter turned anti-vaccination campaigner wants to get into politics.30 Jun 11:29 PM
PoliticsChildren’s Commissioner no more as new oversight agency launchesThe new commission will have a role in overseeing Oranga Tamariki.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan and the smoking gun, or lack thereofOpinion: Being shouted at by your boss is not uncommon, nor is it necessarily okay.30 Jun 05:34 AM
PoliticsNats get $500k in one donation - more than Labour's large donations this year combinedIt is believed to be one of the largest donations - if not the largest - that's been made.30 Jun 04:47 AM
PoliticsThe question Hipkins will need to answer after Kiri Allan accusationsNothing has been proven yet - but will the claims still do damage regardless?30 Jun 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: A victor abroad, Chris Hipkins is again humiliated at homePrime Minister returns home to a very familiar situation - a minister in strife.30 Jun 03:31 AM
PoliticsPM in China: Business leaders 'feel like they are knocking on open doors'PM joked about staying in China, as trouble brewed at home.30 Jun 02:37 AM
PoliticsLabour pains: The five ministers dragging Chris Hipkins downIt's been one ministerial scandal after another.29 Jun 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanTrouble at home takes wind from Chris Hipkins’ sailsOPINION: Labour Party problems back in NZ appear to be weighing on the PM in China.29 Jun 05:00 PM