PoliticsMinimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last yearThe minimum wage will rise by 2% to $23.95.11 Dec 10:36 PM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Politics'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits backThe Finance Minister has a fiscal scrap on her hands and a debate-date dilemma too.11 Dec 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and rightOPINION: The Finance Minister has taken the fight back to TPU chairwoman Ruth Richardson.10 Dec 11:28 PM
PoliticsParliament ponders a social media regulator and ban on alcohol adsSelect committee looks at social media harm as Australia's under-16 ban begins.10 Dec 10:38 PM
Politics'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage ratesWestpac is the first of the banks to move. 10 Dec 02:56 AM
Politics Support for Labour and National drops in latest poll, indicating potential for hung Parliament A new poll shows an election on a knife-edge. 10 Dec 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The reason Chris Bishop seems so confused OPINION: Chris Bishop is the minister for almost everything, but he's not running things. 09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Government gets its way with new planning reforms The Government is going to have its way with the new RMA system. 09 Dec 05:23 AM
PoliticsLabour leader confident Māori won’t split their vote after Te Pāti Māori turmoilLabour was only able to secure one of the seven Māori electorates in 2023. 09 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandNapier MP Katie Nimon returns to Parliament with baby boy'Lots of people have come over for cuddles, he’s a bit of an attraction.'09 Dec 02:22 AM
PoliticsPro-Palestine protesters disrupt Question Time with heckles, drop leaflets on MPsAbout 10 protesters heckled MPs as Question Time began.09 Dec 01:52 AM
Politics‘Single largest economic reform in a generation’: Govt bins RMA and reveals what will replace itControversially, the new RMA reforms will mean councils paying for some regulations. 09 Dec 12:05 AM
Politics‘In defence of Mark Mitchell’: Hipkins says ‘absolutely feasible’ minister didn’t see McSkimming emails The Labour leader explained the process around how emails are handled.08 Dec 11:06 PM
AnalysisThomas CoughlanGovernment to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements The announcement will be made shortly after 1pm.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Poll shows support parties reshaping political landscapeOPINION: The Government had plenty of good news in the latest 1News poll.08 Dec 05:58 AM
PoliticsNew political poll: Greens, TPM lose chunk of support The poll is one of the last major polls of 2025.08 Dec 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Tense year ahead as tight Budget, health costs and climate targets collideNicola Willis has just $2.4b new spending to spread across the 2026 Budget.08 Dec 04:00 AM
PoliticsGlobal economics firm warns NZ politics 'increasingly volatile' amid Luxon coup rumours, 'fractures' in coalitionThe firm warns coalition tensions show ‘deep fractures’ in the Government.08 Dec 03:12 AM
PoliticsWatch: Key Māori leader, Education Minister hold joint press conference despite opposite views on Treaty issue Stanford and Papa held a joint media stand-up inside Parliament.08 Dec 02:57 AM
PoliticsLuxon dismisses need for wider McSkimming inquiry after questions about ministers’ knowledgeLuxon fielded questions about allegations made by the former police boss.08 Dec 02:40 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori leadership challenged by ex-Kiingitanga spokesperson at AGMFormer Kiingitanga voice Ngira Simmonds openly questioned the party leaders.07 Dec 07:31 AM
PoliticsCoster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'The former Police Commissioner has spoken for the first time about the scandal.06 Dec 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Willis v Richardson and the battle to get back to blackOPINION: The Government is being urged to cut deeper – why it's not doing that. 05 Dec 10:44 PM
PoliticsJudge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Pāti Māori membership The case was heard in the High Court at Wellington yesterday.05 Dec 03:17 AM
New Zealand'I'm not going to comment': CAA chief tight-lipped on de Wattignar dealThe former security boss resigned after the police investigation into Jevon McSkimming.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudge reserves decision as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges expulsion in court The decision on the Māori Party's move is set to be made public tomorrow afternoon.04 Dec 05:40 AM
PoliticsMPs’ Spotify Wrapped: Luxon loves Zach Bryan, Bishop backs Aussie rock band, Labour MP’s passion for the Pacific Other top artists for politicians include Shania Twain, Stan Walker and The Superjesus.04 Dec 05:28 AM
Politics$3200 for lunch, $227k for advising role: Labour questions retail crime chairman’s workSunny Kaushal has defended his work, accusing Labour of 'playing politics'.04 Dec 02:37 AM
PoliticsGovt unveils 'compassionate' changes for parents of stillborn childrenThe Government has announced a law change for parents who experience a stillbirth.03 Dec 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of woodOPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate. 03 Dec 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement village law shake-up: reform coming, finallyWhen the law changes, companies won't be able to keep money for more than 12 months.03 Dec 09:06 PM
