PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie Ensor‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearingThe Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.19 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meetingOPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.19 Jun 12:49 AM
PoliticsForeign Minister Winston Peters explains evacuation of NZ embassy in TehranTwo embassy staff and their families were evacuated from Iran this morning amid the conflict with Israel. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 10:47 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China dealWinston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 10:22 PM
PoliticsPM downplays China’s role in pause of Cook Islands funding PM Christopher Luxon is set to meet China's President in Beijing.18 Jun 07:51 PM
PoliticsNational loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - surveyInflation is the top issue for Kiwis and they think Labour is best to keep prices down.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHas Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.18 Jun 07:26 AM
PoliticsBootcamps: Minister admits teen death derailed pilot participantsThe participant's death was unrelated to the pilot, according to Oranga Tamariki.18 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis: Greens' claim of $700m KiwiSaver hole ‘wrong’, cost could be fraction of that'More like in the quantum of between $100 and $200 million,' says Willis.18 Jun 04:00 AM
PoliticsIwi leader rules out settlement under this Govt after minister’s sovereignty comments '[We are] just as staunch and ferocious in saying we hold sovereignty over our own.'18 Jun 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop cop allowed failed recruits into police collegeAssistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.18 Jun 03:23 AM
PoliticsMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
WorldWhy UK abortion law overhaul is crucial for women's rightsThe amendment aims to end prosecutions of women for self-terminating pregnancies.17 Jun 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Don’t expect explosion’: Stanford on whether visa change could lead to migrant influxThere's no cap on the new visa, with up to 10,000 applications expected per year.17 Jun 03:59 AM
PoliticsPM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.17 Jun 03:04 AM
PoliticsGovernment will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereigntyFormer minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.17 Jun 02:57 AM
Politics‘They’re swearing already’: Labour MPs bristle at Seymour in select committeeDeborah Russell used colourful language during a hearing and subsequently apologised. 16 Jun 10:00 PM
PoliticsNew suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ ratesAbout 600 Kiwis die every year from a suspected suicide.16 Jun 09:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon tops list of world leaders for handling foreign affairsThe Prime Minister is ahead of other big international names.16 Jun 12:57 AM
PoliticsPeters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalatesNew Zealanders in Israel are being advised to leave by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.16 Jun 12:19 AM
PoliticsPM hints Govt will cut sick leave for part-time workersSick leave entitlements are about to change, according to the PM. 15 Jun 09:07 PM
PoliticsExclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card listThe PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What if Dame Jacinda Ardern were just an ordinary leader? OPINION: She's not as saintly nor as demonic as people who are obsessed with her claim.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZResources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.13 Jun 04:18 AM
PoliticsGender equality: New Zealand drops in global ranking for the first time in four years - here’s why The Government says New Zealand's position in the index is still strong. 13 Jun 01:48 AM
Politics'Potentially catastrophic' – Luxon speaks after Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on IranThe Prime Minister will visit China before heading to the Nato summit in Europe. 13 Jun 01:11 AM
PoliticsInquiry to consider if judge should be removed after NZ First incidentThe inquiry relates to Ema Aitken's behaviour at the Northern Club last year.12 Jun 10:24 PM
PoliticsMinistry of Culture and Heritage mulling restructure after $2m annual funding cutMinistry says "tough decisions had to be made" regarding funding cut. 12 Jun 04:14 AM
PoliticsLabour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positiveNew survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.12 Jun 02:44 AM
PoliticsReserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticismThe bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.12 Jun 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoirOPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.12 Jun 12:32 AM
