New ZealandParliament protest: Police call in backup, Tamaki says no plans for occupationProtest comes six months after 23-day anti-mandate demonstration at Parliament.22 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandRogue MP v PM: Sharma's new Facebook post as Ardern speaks to media; caucus to decide fateDr Gaurav Sharma has alleged 'rampant' bullying within Parliament, including between MPs.15 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability CommissionerA total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Woman with no mental illness kept in psychiatric hospitals for 40 yearsAlison Pascoe sought $4m in compensation.14 Jul 04:38 AM
New ZealandGovernment faces 60-year debt blowout on state homesKāinga Ora's debt has become unsustainable with costs doubling by some measures.12 Jul 07:15 AM
New ZealandNational says it will ban gang patches in public, empower cops to split gatheringsThe law and order policy was announced as gang violence is in the headlines.10 Jun 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGenerational constitutional shake-up close to passing after four yearsIs New Zealand strengthening the Bill of Rights - or tiptoeing towards American justice?26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misinformation' and kickbacks - Parliament scraps on labour lawA bitter battle over employment law erupted in Parliament on Tuesday night.05 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandBenefits need to be up to $165 higher a week, advocacy group saysBenefits will be lifted on Friday. But analysis shows families will still come up short.28 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandYoung family charged $10,000 interest on a $29,000 car loanCommunity groups highlights the cases to lobby against diluted lending laws.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency powers may be needed to clear Parliament protesters - Police CommissionerProtest shouldn't have got to this but use of force unacceptable to many - Andrew Coster.19 Feb 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoups, cocks, and Covid: Auckland MPs descent on WellingtonAuckland MPs returned to Parliament to find chaos both inside the building, and out.09 Nov 03:50 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The glory days of Ardern's Labour Govt are overOPINION: The highs of last year's historic election result have quickly evaporated.07 Nov 07:49 PM
Politics29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital EDCabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.04 Oct 01:18 AM
PoliticsGrumpy Parliament urgently passes Covid legislationA grumpy Parliament nearly unanimously rushed urgent Covid laws through first reading.28 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandShaw still heading to Glasgow, as NZ reconnects with the worldClimate Change Minister James Shaw will attend climate change talks in Scotland.08 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandNational and Act call for Parliament to return under lockdownThis week Parliament was in recess, but was scheduled to resume next Tuesday.19 Aug 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members billWhangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational 'dodged a very big bullet' with Jake Bezzant scandal, Collins believesNational Party selection processes need to be more robust, says leader.04 Jun 05:00 AM
KahuConcern new police powers could perpetuate systemic racism towards MāoriMeanwhile Judith Collins says there is 'absolutely' no systemic racism in the police.11 May 06:54 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Mallard knew from the beginning he could never winOPINION: Mallard's pathetic excuse says he didn't know the definition of the accused word.05 May 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Totally inappropriate': PM ticks off Mallard over sex-assault claimsJacinda Ardern has given House Speaker Trevor Mallard a very public dressing down.05 May 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExplainer: Trevor Mallard's false rape claim and how we got to last night's messy debateIt started as a false rape claim and erupted to yelling and finger-pointing in the House05 May 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Speaker showdown an unedifying displayChris Hipkins summed it best when he said reflected badly on everyone who took part.04 May 11:53 PM
New Zealand'The biggest bully I've ever seen in Parliament' - Speaker Trevor Mallard digs heels in over sex-assault claimThe Speaker of the House has accused a former parliamentary staffer of sexual assault.04 May 08:12 PM
New ZealandGreens, Labour undecided over Uyghur genocide motionThe Act Party is seeking support to debate the motion in the House on Wednesday.03 May 05:59 AM
KahuGovernment's Ihumātao land purchase 'unlawful' - Auditor-GeneralAct and National both raised concerns over the process.20 Apr 06:48 AM
New ZealandNash apologises for branding knitting Act MP a 'nutter' on radio show"If this is what Nash says in public, I can't imagine what he says in private."14 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen among those deported to NZ from AustraliaA minor has been deported from Australia to New Zealand.15 Mar 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Twat': National MPs storm out of Parliament after row with Trevor MallardSimon Bridges and Paul Goldsmith stormed out of Parliament.24 Feb 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettCut & Thrust: David Seymour lets rip in half-strength ParliamentNational leaves the big hits to Act leader David Seymour as shrunken Parliament meets.16 Feb 03:57 AM
PoliticsGreen list MP to submit member's billGreen list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere made her maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday.11 Feb 01:18 AM
KahuTies no longer mandatory in Parliament, Trevor Mallard announces'My hei-tiki is my tie of choice. It ties me to my tīpuna, whenua, and people.'10 Feb 07:33 AM
PoliticsTied to the ties: Speaker Trevor Mallard rules to keep jacket and necktie in the debating chamberNecks will remain tied after Speaker's ruling.01 Feb 02:55 AM