PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considered giving up to $5k to each Kiwi during pandemicCould the payments have avoided the housing boom and bust?18 Mar 01:51 AM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Labour’s co-governance does a disservice to MāoriOPINION: Public sentiment is the best measure in judging which legislation lives and dies.17 Mar 09:54 PM
PoliticsBreakfast of champions? Govt working on allowing bars to open early for Rugby World CupMinistry of Justice officials began developing advice about what to do earlier this year.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why the Greens haven't turned their back on LabourCan the Greens turn Hipkins' bread and butter into a sandwich?17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree candidates in line for National ticket in NorthlandThe decision will be made on Sunday.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsFormer Labour MP told off after public service neutrality breachThe Public Service Commissioner says the offence was at the low end of offences.17 Mar 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettOpinion: Sacking Stuart Nash was the easy option for PMHipkins could have sacked Nash and got rid of a headache. He didn't, but may regret it.17 Mar 04:59 AM
PoliticsLabour MP Emily Henderson to retire at this year's electionThe Whangārei and first-term MP says she plans to return to her law reform work.17 Mar 04:26 AM
PoliticsRMA could undermine climate goals to tune of $16b, National-Act warn reforms will not fix itA report warns New Zealand can't consent climate infrastructure quick enough.17 Mar 02:34 AM
Politics'Poor judgment': Three strikes and Nash is ... still in Cabinet, on final warningStuart Nash is now the bottom-ranked Cabinet minister due to his'poor judgment'.17 Mar 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour's electorate battle - the potential for embarrassmentThe last selection battle was humiliating for Jacinda Ardern.17 Mar 01:47 AM
PoliticsFormer National leader Todd Muller forgoes political dream in decision to resignMuller aspired to be part of a government's 'kitchen cabinet', but it was not to be.16 Mar 11:38 PM
Politics'Risks are not acceptable': TikTok app banned on MP phonesIt follows similar moves across the globe.16 Mar 11:35 PM
PoliticsNational’s new agriculture and climate change spokesmen to ‘kick the tyres’ on emissions pricing proposalsTodd Muller's resignation prompted a quick National Party reshuffle.16 Mar 09:38 PM
PoliticsStuart Nash demotion: Did Hipkins go too far, too fast or not far enough?Within six hours of making his comments on Newstalk ZB, Nash was sacked.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘Frightened of going home’: Teens commit crime to return to youth justice facilitiesThe young offenders might not like prison, but they do what they have to survive.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsDeputy PM exploring how to permanently boost benefit levelsAdvocates say move would help stop beneficiaries falling further behind.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Stuart Nash reprimanded, risked contempt charge over cop killer commentThe Solicitor-General considered prosecuting Nash for comments on Hosking show.16 Mar 03:49 AM
PoliticsAuckland loses 30 per cent of green space since 1980s - reportEnvironmental watchdog warns cities will become hotter, wetter, if trends continue.16 Mar 01:00 AM
Politics‘A lot of money has been wasted’: Is it time to dump the 5 per cent election threshold?Millions of dollars have been wasted by parties that failed to get in.15 Mar 11:07 PM
PoliticsMarch 15 attack dominates violent extremist online contentThe Christchurch mosque attack and ideology dominate online violent extremism report.15 Mar 09:49 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Stuart Nash’s resignation shows our leaders need a lesson in civicsOPINION: Leaders should have a better understanding of political rules about integrity.15 Mar 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Is Labour plotting a tax hike, a tax cut - or both?What's Labour's secret tax plan?15 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsStuart Nash is a controversial minister who isn’t afraid to speak his mindNash has said questionable things, sworn at airline staff and got into a gym fight.15 Mar 05:48 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The climate cost of Chris Hipkins’ U-turns and fossil fuel subsidiesThe Government has blown a hole in its emissions reduction goals.15 Mar 05:34 AM
PoliticsStuart Nash resigns: Parliament debate calls to relinquish all portfoliosNapier MP Stuart Nash will no longer act as Police Minister.15 Mar 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Stuart Nash thought he could have a chat with a 'mate'. Fat chanceOPINION: Nash thinks there was nothing wrong with his chat with Coster - there was.15 Mar 01:56 AM
New Zealand‘Venting frustration’: Police Commissioner recalls phone call with Stuart NashPrime Minister Chris Hipkins said he would have asked for Nash's resignation.15 Mar 01:15 AM
PoliticsAnother $25m for cyclone-affected businesses as Govt support tops $100mAffected businesses can request up to $40K in grants, distributed by local organisations.15 Mar 12:47 AM
PoliticsPrivate commemoration of March 15 terror attack preferred - PMCommemorations of the March 15 terror attack will be more private this year.15 Mar 12:44 AM
Politics'Totally unacceptable': Act, National call for Police Minister's resignationNash said judges need to 'read the room' about punishing offenders.14 Mar 10:26 PM
Politics‘It’s 50-50 ... in terms of cost’ - Wood pours cold water on Govt picking up $1b CRL billTransport Minister hints Auckland Council will have to front its share of $1b.14 Mar 10:20 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Cyclone Gabrielle caught Govt on the back footStorm laid bare Govt's failure to invest in infrastructure and act on climate adaptation.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsVoters want councils to have a share of GSTA poll has found voters back a proposal to share GST with councils.14 Mar 04:00 PM