PoliticsAct launches campaign to twist National's arm on Treaty referendumThe Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.06 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandIwi leader wins the right to sue seven big pollutersMike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.06 Feb 10:42 PM
Politics'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoiPM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.05 Feb 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon’s outrageous Waitangi speechOPINION: The PM failed to rise to an historic occasion at Waitangi yesterday.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTension, tolerance and protests greet Govt at WaitangiThousands gather to watch the arrival of the Prime Minister and politicians at Waitangi05 Feb 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHousing warning to Government: ‘hard landing’ likely, ‘it is not profitable to build’Government officials have warned of a downturn in housebuilding.04 Feb 11:52 PM
Politics'Stop selling us out' - tense scenes as Jones fronts up to Govt criticism300 people slowly approached the marae in silence, holding up white flags.04 Feb 09:39 PM
EditorialEditorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievementThe Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The spirit of Waitangi - unity, righteous anger, jokes and musicOPINION: There's a common purpose at Waitangi this year but the Government isn't here yet.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi calls for Māori Parliament amid teasing of NZ First's Peters and JonesThousands filled the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to watch the Kīngitanga-led group walk on.04 Feb 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeeni Henare at Waitangi: 'I lift my gun, I let the shots do the talking'Fighting talk was the order of the day at Waitangi on Saturday.03 Feb 06:13 AM
PoliticsLabour promises Ngāpuhi support in fight against GovernmentThe Opposition pōwhiri sets the scene for the Government's welcome on Monday.03 Feb 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury’s warning: Consider Capital Gains Tax quickly to plug spending holeTreasury warned the new Government a capital gains tax may be needed.03 Feb 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon and others who stand to win big - or lose large - at WaitangiWaitangi weekend brings greater risk and reward than previous years.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continueLuxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsHow the coalition Govt intends to face Māoridom at WaitangiThousands are set to converge on Waitangi to hear what the Government has to say.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsChina v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ positionThe embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.02 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirst test of Australia-NZ defence ties will be in May BudgetInteroperability, not Aukus, is the first test of new ties.02 Feb 01:58 AM
Kahu'Good challenge from both sides': Luxon speaks from Iwi Chairs ForumPM says meeting included “good conversation” on the Treaty Principles Bill.02 Feb 01:21 AM
New Zealand'Raw deal': Waitaki MP defends farmers in maiden speech'Farming sentiment is the worst I have ever seen,' Miles Anderson told Parliament.01 Feb 11:46 PM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick confirms Greens co-leadership bid, reveals ultimate goalSwarbrick is the only declared candidate so far.01 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Lingering issue remains after Govt's sloppy weekOPINION: Without a full reckoning, it'll be death by a thousand innuendos.01 Feb 09:16 PM
New Zealand'This is just nonsense': Casey Costello fronts up over excise tax claimsCostello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.01 Feb 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTax system is fairer than you think, despite high-income earners rorting top rateA report binned by the Government actually backs what it has been saying.01 Feb 07:15 AM
PoliticsTrove of newly released briefing documents reveal state of country and challenges facing GovtDocuments have finally been released detailing the state of the country's services.01 Feb 07:09 AM
PoliticsAustralian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of AnzusThe ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.01 Feb 05:56 AM
New ZealandAssociate Health Minister Casey Costello digs in over excise tax claimsCostello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.01 Feb 05:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: Judith Collins nearly runs over Australian Deputy PM with pink Mars roverThe four ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.01 Feb 05:23 AM
PoliticsThe state of tourism: Low wages, poor productivity, and the perennial question of who paysTourism Minister told not to fund local tourism and leave it to the regions01 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'No undue influence' - Seymour hits back at claims about tobacco industryWith Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Australia, the honour falls to Act's leader.01 Feb 12:57 AM
PoliticsMinister briefings - Concerns over gangs, extremist views, student mental health trauma after CovidBims have been released today to the National-NZ First-Act coalition Government.01 Feb 12:45 AM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New Zealand'An amazing electorate': What Northland MP Grant McCallum hopes to deliver'I stand ready to help and engage however I can.'31 Jan 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAukus on the agenda, as Winston Peters and Judith Collins try to charm AustraliaThe pair are in the country for a history-making defence meeting.31 Jan 04:57 PM