New Zealand'Lost the plot': Winston Peters slams Julie Anne Genter outburstIf her actions weren’t intimidating, 'I don’t know what is', Peters said.01 May 11:19 PM
PoliticsWatch: Protester interrupts Winston Peters speech on benefits of AukusPeters talked up the benefits of parts of the Aukus security deal in a major speech.01 May 06:05 PM
PoliticsAnalysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver oneAfter a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: A 'sense of suppressed tension' in Labour PartyOPINION: Three things Labour needs to get settled before it can regain credibility.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP told to return to her seat in heated exchangeGreen MP Julie Anne Genter told to return to her seat in Parliament during exchange with National's Matt Doocey. Video / Parliament TVWatch01 May 09:12 AM
New ZealandProtester interrupts Winston Peters' speech at ParliamentA protester interrupted Winston Peters during his speech in Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 May 06:35 AM
New ZealandJames Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics jobShaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.01 May 05:41 AM
PoliticsSpy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell themThe two MPs and the one academic targeted in the attack are furious and disappointed.01 May 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolitical plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine rangeThe wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettPM Christopher Luxon faces trial by pay rise, Hipkins is short-changedThere's no good time for MPs to get pay rises, but there were some redeeming features.30 Apr 07:43 AM
PoliticsEconomics, not politics: Former PM Sir John Key proposes theory explaining TV pollKey felt the three parties in the Government were working well together.30 Apr 04:42 AM
PoliticsPay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.30 Apr 04:20 AM
PoliticsPoliticians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.30 Apr 01:54 AM
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
