OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll resultOPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.30 Apr 12:25 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
PoliticsDemoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolioThe National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.29 Apr 11:28 PM
Politics‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch useHoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.29 Apr 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Poll a bitter pill for Luxon, morale boost for Labour and HipkinsThe Budget has become a high-stakes game as Luxon seeks the elusive honeymoon.29 Apr 07:10 AM
PoliticsCoalition crumble: Govt parties drop in poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge aheadThe poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.29 Apr 06:31 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
PoliticsPM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David SeymourThe Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.28 Apr 11:17 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour flags $1.7b boost to Pharmac fundingThe Associate Health Minister wants Pharmac to show how it can save the Government money.28 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour announcementDavid Seymour is set to make an announcement live from Wellington. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Apr 08:16 PM
PoliticsTargets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723mLabour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.28 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Shane Jones in 'Make NZ Great Again' mode with new lawOpinion: Shane Jones and Chris Bishop's approach will appeal to the public.27 Apr 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministersLeader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhat would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.26 Apr 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plateOPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.26 Apr 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQuarry linked to $55k donation to NZ First and Shane Jones, approached over fast-trackThe Government has been urged to manage potential conflicts.24 Apr 10:21 PM
PoliticsMedia minister Melissa Lee rolled as industry awaits planPaul Goldsmith now inherits the tricky job some predecessors have resigned over.24 Apr 08:23 PM
Politics‘Possum caught in headlights’: Media commentators welcome Melissa Lee's sackingLuxon announced the reshuffle yesterday.24 Apr 05:43 AM
Politics'Emerge stronger': Why Christopher Luxon is a clear winner after today's reshuffleMelissa Lee had the Media & Communications portfolio for six years before this reshuffle.24 Apr 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettOpinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toesOPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.24 Apr 03:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackingsPenny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.24 Apr 02:22 AM
KahuPolice Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangsMark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.23 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandHalf a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nodThe dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.23 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsYoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money onThe ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committeeChris Cahill earlier expressed his support for the Government’s proposed gang patch ban - but said it was 'not without its fish hooks'. Video / New Zealand ParliamentWatch23 Apr 05:06 AM
PoliticsFormer Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committeeA former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand ParliamentWatch23 Apr 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Released in error': Treasury paper hints at axing $6b flood resilience planNicola Willis asked for advice on ditching the critical infrastructure fund.23 Apr 02:12 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?OPINION: Both parties have talked themselves into a pistols-at-dawn showdown.23 Apr 12:45 AM
PoliticsFormer Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPsMinister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.22 Apr 10:27 PM
PoliticsCyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather eventsIt's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiralOPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: There’s a reason Luxon can’t point to evidence Three Strikes works. It doesn’t existANALYSIS: No evidence it will reduce crime also doesn't mean it won't or can't.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injusticeReinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.22 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestralThe Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.22 Apr 03:29 AM
