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
New ZealandSenior NZ First MPs resign from partyFormer MPs Tracey Martin and Jenny Marcroft walk away from NZ First.28 Jan 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The landlords who have restraining orders against themThe Herald found just 14 landlords have been given the toughest sanction in 10 years.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse in state care worse than thought and still happening - reportThe Government says a six-year cut-off for complaints against the state could be scrapped.16 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMPs who 'open big mouths' should pay legal bills - ex-Attorney GeneralAny vote of no confidence would be 'ritualistic rubbish' that would go nowhere.13 Dec 04:07 AM
New ZealandChild Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church abuse: Victim says church refused to strip honours from abuserFrances Tagaloa also spoke of the difficulties for Pacific victims in seeking justice.30 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandChch mosque attack inquiry: Evidence suppressed for 30 years, gunman's foreverAnd the Royal Commission of Inquiry's interview with the terrorist will never be released.27 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandLuxon touches down in Wellington; rules out leadership challengeHe said any talk of leadership is premature and he wants to get his feet under the desk.19 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandGreens surge to 7.6%, could win Auckland CentralCo-leader James Shaw: "We have defied the odds."17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: New Conservatives fall short again, say they'll be back in 2023The party was on 1.4 per cent of the party vote on election night.17 Oct 03:50 PM
New ZealandMinor parties leaders' debate: Who won? Have your sayMinor-party leaders focus on jabs to each other during TVNZ debate.08 Oct 05:45 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour was once opposed to euthanasia - what changed his mind?Got a question for Act Party leader David Seymour? Join us live from 8pm.07 Oct 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEuthanasia referendum: Meet the Australian doctor helping people to dieVictoria legalised euthanasia last year. What lessons does it have for New Zealand?25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection quiz: Do you know the basics of NZ's political system?Do you know what the three levels of government in NZ are? Test yourself here.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: 5 things you need to know about the cannabis referendumNeed a quick guide to the cannabis referendum? Here are 5 things worth knowing.01 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandParliament-lite: What to expect when the House reconvenes tomorrowParliament will be back - but not as you're used to seeing it.17 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandAnne Tolley gives emotional sign-off from politicsThe East Coast MP held nine ministerial portfolios from 2008 to 2017.23 Jul 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuBill passes to return Te Puia, Māori Arts and Crafts Institute to iwiThe bill was passed to return ownership of the iconic tourism operations to Rotorua iwi.22 Jul 09:15 AM
