PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Chris Hipkins' long trail of mea culpaeOPINION: From transport to farmers, Hipkins' mission to soothe peeved voters continues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSwing voters change governments – Rob RattenburyOPINION: Most of us are selfish voters.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins sets out hopes for a one-term National-led GovernmentHipkins was speaking at Labour's regional conference in Wellington.16 Jun 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Hey entitled MPs - the public hates paying off your mortgagesOPINION: Parliament can change the rules if it wants to. It just doesn’t want to.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Parliament gears up for week of fireworksThe quiet is over - Parliament is getting back into gear.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsScope of inquiry into alleged data misuse claims revealedMichael Heron, KC, and Pania Gray to lead Public Service Commission investigation.14 Jun 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Farmers smile, environmentalists fume as tensions ramp upOPINION: It's also been a tricky week geopolitically with the visit of China's Premier.14 Jun 01:24 AM
PoliticsGovt pledges $90m to improve facilities of specialist schoolsThe coalition Government also announced 17 additional satellite classrooms.13 Jun 09:38 PM
Politics‘Fifty-fifty’: Luxon offers frank assessment after meeting Chinese number 2PM said about half the meeting was devoted to disagreement.13 Jun 07:18 AM
PoliticsChinese Premier says it's natural if NZ and China don't see 'eye to eye'Luxon raised concerns about foreign interference in today's meeting with Chinese Premier.13 Jun 05:50 AM
PoliticsGovernment developing pay gap calculator after Labour’s mandatory pay gap reporting pledgeThe country's gender pay gap sits at 8.6 per cent.13 Jun 04:32 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
PoliticsGovt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversedChanges will be made by next month.12 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrade and economy at the forefront as Premier Li Qiang arrives in NZNew Zealand will host its most significant China visit in seven years.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe $2b social housing cliff no one is talking aboutThe social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsProposal to address media industry challenges set for Cabinet this monthPaul Goldsmith became the minister after Melissa Lee was demoted.12 Jun 05:09 AM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alertedThe incident happened after a local community board meeting.12 Jun 04:57 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Taxpayers funding MPs’ Wellington housesOPINION: There are 23 politicians using an accommodation allowance.12 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe billion dollar problems with Kāinga Ora and why plans to fix it might make things worseThe Government plans a radical shake-up in public housing, but some are worried.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.11 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandWhat perks do MPs really get?It turns out that accommodation allowances are just the beginning.11 Jun 04:27 AM
PoliticsGovernment quadruples deployment to UN mission in South KoreaThe Government is substantially upping its peacekeeping efforts on the Korean peninsula.11 Jun 02:30 AM
PoliticsAgriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbandedThe Government also announces new initiative.11 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Helping increase supply' - Luxon to Kiwi Property at build-to-rent Resido openingChanges will allow foreigners to buy build-to-rent land here.11 Jun 01:48 AM
PoliticsNew poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PMA new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.11 Jun 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Act, Paul Henry, Shane Jones and the March for NatureOPINION: Good governance requires more than preaching to the choir.10 Jun 08:17 PM
PoliticsAukus and security on the agenda as Chinese Premier visitsIt will be the most significant visit from China since 2017.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnelThe Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM says low- and middle-income Kiwis get 'emphasis' of tax package, Treasury figures say the oppositeAbout 130,000 households receive nothing from the package and 8000 are slightly worse off.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Great concern': Govt orders investigation amid Te Pāti Māori allegations"I want an independent, arm's-length, objective review undertaken."10 Jun 07:10 AM
PoliticsChina's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegationsChristopher Luxon will also travel to Tokyo to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.10 Jun 04:50 AM
PoliticsMining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track billIt comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.10 Jun 04:07 AM
