PoliticsPM repeats calls for people to come forward if they have info on alleged 80s paedophile ringLuxon says the report included no evidence to support allegations.26 Jul 01:00 AM
KahuTighter rules for customary marine title return under NZ First coalition dealLegislation to nullify Appeal Court decision for customary marine titles.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on campaign review, Michael Wood, Labour’s tax policy, and why Te Pāti Māori needs to turn it downChris Hipkins discusses findings of Labour's campaign review and rebuilding the party.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Wellington bureaucracy faces criticism for intellectual timidityOPINION: Ministers are frustrated that mandarins remain stuck in the do-nothing era.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'There are real criticisms of his leadership': 40 years on, what is the legacy of David Lange?Barry Soper and Lara Greaves unpack the popular but contentious Prime Minister's record.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care reportOPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?25 Jul 06:00 AM
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