PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: When the personal becomes political - are MPs' private lives fair game? Media outlets named Chris Hipkins but avoided repeating his ex-wife's claims.18 Mar 01:19 AM
PoliticsNumber of days NZ is covered for fuel stock dips below last week's levelsThe Government is not suggesting that rationing fuel is needed at this stage.18 Mar 12:23 AM
PoliticsNZ police chief wants Kiwi cop in Colombia; marine surveillance tech for Samoa and TongaRichard Chambers wants NZ police officer in South America within the year. 17 Mar 11:39 PM
PoliticsLatest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for LuxonNational suffered a disastrous Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll weeks ago.17 Mar 11:27 PM
PoliticsFuel supply chain resilience endorsed at energy summit as Govt prepares latest updateThe latest update on the country's fuel stocks is expected this afternoon. 17 Mar 10:39 PM
PoliticsHipkins says he considered quitting as Labour leader, insists his private life 'not important' to KiwisHipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul published a since-deleted Facebook post on Sunday.17 Mar 07:17 PM
PoliticsRedress scheme for abuse in state care victims to expand after ‘Charlotte’s Change’Cabinet made the change after a minister was approached by a survivor. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSamoa's PM says he asked All Blacks legend to calm Christopher Luxon's nerves over matai ceremonyThe ceremony to bestow Luxon with a chiefly title has dogged the PM's Samoa visit.17 Mar 05:36 AM
Politics'I reject the allegations': Emotional Hipkins chokes up denying ex-wife's claims'A public forum like this is not the way to litigate these,' he said.17 Mar 04:46 AM
PoliticsLuxon refuses to address report claiming he tried to call off Samoa chiefly title ceremonyThe Prime Minister is touring Samoa and Tonga this week. 16 Mar 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Inappropriate, ineffective': Govt shuns plea to exempt rough sleeping from 'move-on' plansGovernment departments said the proposals risked further harming our most vulnerable.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSamoa’s PM tells Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai titleThe two PMs attended a state dinner in Apia. 16 Mar 07:31 AM
Politics‘Today I have had enough’: Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul on decision to post allegations to FacebookChris Hipkins' ex-wife has defended her decision to make the allegations. 16 Mar 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happenFinance Minister Nicola Willis has discussed what could happen in the coming weeks.16 Mar 03:19 AM
PoliticsInflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenarioNicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.16 Mar 03:18 AM
Politics'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crimeCrime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting. 16 Mar 02:27 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wifeLabour leader's ex-wife said Hipkins' actions contradicted the party's electioneering. 16 Mar 01:29 AM
PoliticsPM’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on relationship with Samoa’s new leader Christopher Luxon is visiting Samoa and Tonga this week. 15 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who could replace Luxon as PM and National Party leader?OPINION: There are two clear frontrunners but neither is the complete package.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhy Luxon has explaining to do as he visits Samoa, Tonga for first official engagementsThe PM and a delegation of high-profile New Zealanders will visit Samoa and Tonga. 15 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon's office rejects claims he sought matai title ahead of Samoa tripChristopher Luxon and a delegation of high-profile Kiwis are visiting Samoa this week.15 Mar 05:11 AM
New ZealandParliament report warns young people harmed by rough sex may be sexual assault victimsMPs heard teens arrived with rough sex injuries yet didn't realise they'd been assaulted.15 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandGreens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freightReplacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.14 Mar 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins as Iran crisis drags into third weekOPINION: Politicians are positioning themselves for a crisis election. 13 Mar 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister orders advice on child deaths linked to blind cordsSince 2009, eight young children in New Zealand have died after blind cord strangulation.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel emergency level system: What happens at each stage, where are we now, are car bans included? There are four levels, similarly to the Covid alert system.13 Mar 03:04 AM
PoliticsPurchase limits, stations opening on alternate days – Govt gets advice on emergency fuel measuresMinisters are seeking advice on how low supplies can go before it needs to intervene.12 Mar 03:58 AM
PoliticsGreen MPs suffer drops in draft list, Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates Many existing members are in spots that would put their return to Parliament at risk.12 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi questions whether her own party can be trustedThe Te Tai Tokerau MP was reinstated this week by Te Pāti Māori. 12 Mar 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christopher Luxon weathered the weekend stormOPINION: Is the Prime Minister sailing into more leadership questions?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLake Alice data breach: Minister ‘frustrated’ by delays completing probe'Of course I am frustrated, I am frustrated with the whole situation,' says Stanford.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics eraOPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeeni Henare’s exit interview: MP's advice for Labour, biggest regret, and why he's leaving 'You can see just how divided we are politically.'11 Mar 04:00 AM
