New ZealandParliamentary angst breaks out over stickers on 'Gen Z' MP's laptopPoliticians descend into squabble over displaying party logos.25 Jul 04:12 AM
PoliticsGovernment moves to overturn Court of Appeal decision over Māori customary marine rightsThe Government disagrees with a recent ruling.25 Jul 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Caring words for abuse survivors are easy. Actions won't beOPINION: Many of the royal commission's recommendations run contrary to the Govt's agenda.25 Jul 12:55 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care Inquiry: Politicians respond to ‘harrowing’ Royal Commission reportThe Prime Minister will deliver a formal apology on November 12.24 Jul 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Winston Peters' 'retard' remark a national embarrassmentOPINION: 'Using that word in Parliament or anywhere is unacceptable in 2024.'24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly emotional': Victim welcomes Abuse in Care report 40yrs after trauma'There are very senior people who need to hang their heads in shame for their conduct.'24 Jul 07:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill Luxon shelve abuse in care recommendations his Government doesn't like?Many recommendations are based on some gang members having special treatment24 Jul 06:00 AM
Politics'Nothing short of horrific': PM acknowledges abuse at Lake Alice was tortureHe will deliver a formal apology to all Abuse in Care survivors later this year.24 Jul 04:00 AM
PoliticsBill dumped after chaos sees Government caught without ministerThe Government saw one of its bills discharged after no minister spoke on it.24 Jul 12:18 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana digs in as MP, Greens to decide on invoking waka-jumping lawGreens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick says wider party approval is needed to use the law.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Distressing' - Helen Clark weighs in on Winston Peters' 'retard' remarkPeters had to withdraw the use of the phrase 'retard comment' in Parliament today.23 Jul 07:26 AM
PoliticsLegal action against Govt 'possible' as officials warn deaths may rise under speed limit plansThe coalition has quietly dropped wording around safety from its transport plan.23 Jul 05:07 AM
Politics'I'm here now and doing the mahi': Tana fronts media on return to ParliamentThe former Green hasn't been seen at Parliament since March.23 Jul 04:58 AM
New ZealandDarleen Tana returns to House, Greens 'incredibly frustrated'On the way into Parliament, Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick said she had sent a further email to Darleen Tana asking her to respond to the Green Party’s call for her to resign.Watch23 Jul 02:47 AM
PoliticsGovernment softens on asset sales, promising to go to voters firstThe minister says if they were going to sell assets, they would take it to an election.23 Jul 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The problem with the Government’s science and innovation policiesOPINION: Why does the Government care so little about innovation's economic potential?22 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘A shameful part of our history’: PM to make formal apology for abuse in state and faith-based careThe final commission of inquiry report is to be released on Wednesday.22 Jul 08:14 AM
PoliticsBeehive assumes close control of Health NZ, Labour blames Budget underfundingLabour has blamed underfunding for the crisis that landed Health NZ with commissioner.22 Jul 07:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissionerLuxon has just returned to New Zealand after his first political visit to the US.22 Jul 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Lange: You cannot speak of NZ now without my involvement in what it has becomeREPRISED: A one-on-one interview with the incomparable David Lange.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTikTok justice? Why the Govt has hit the brakes on sentencing changesThose at the coalface say the programme is working, but the Govt has frozen the funding20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Seymour makes the most of his big week as Acting PMHis stint coincided with data drops on benefit numbers and inflation.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters questions legitimacy of Noumea referendumThe NZ Foreign Minister says there has been 'democratic injury' on both sides.19 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Trump shooting and Treaty fights – the political heat is onOPINION: As Donald Trump's lead extends, NZ has some big foreign policy calls to make.18 Jul 05:15 PM
PoliticsEmpty tubthumping? Peters yet to receive legal letters after threatsChumbawumba and Bob Carr haven't progressed legal action.18 Jul 06:16 AM
New ZealandAssassination attempt: Could a Trump-style shooting happen here?Explainer: What kind of protection do Kiwi politicians get?18 Jul 04:52 AM
PoliticsJune-quarter beneficiary numbers break Covid recordMore than one in 10 adult New Zealanders is on a benefit.18 Jul 03:12 AM
PoliticsSchool attendance: New data shows slight uptick in number of students attending classes regularlyIncrease in numbers of students attending school regularly.18 Jul 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour: 2025 budget savings planning 'very much underway'Budget Ministers have begun work on next year's Budget, and are considering further cuts.17 Jul 05:35 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori calls for David Seymour to resign as Associate Health MinisterComments come after release of Seymour's letter of expectation to Pharmac.17 Jul 04:47 AM
PoliticsActing PM hints at imminent change to Health NZ board after just two members remainTwo board members resigned and three chose not to seek another term.17 Jul 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in reportThe Greens have released a summary of the report into Darleen Tana.16 Jul 10:58 PM
