Politics109 urgent hours in 100 days: Government’s rush to complete planThe new Government sets a recent record for use of urgency.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Speaker Jonathan Hunt dies aged 85The Labour Party is mourning the death of one if its longest-serving MPs.08 Mar 05:25 AM
PoliticsUS diplomat abandons speech - what she would have saidProtests inside and outside the building derail US Aukus official's speech.08 Mar 04:24 AM
PoliticsLuxon's popularity crashes in latest poll after housing allowance blunderLuxon's rating falls in a poll taken after his accommodation allowance claim was revealed.08 Mar 02:17 AM
Politics'Insulting’: Frustrated cops slam latest pay offerFeedback will be sought by the Police Association over the coming days.08 Mar 02:11 AM
Politics'Some of the worst political judgment': Luxon's decisions questioned as Govt reaches first 100 days"He's probably in the bottom 20 per cent of MPs when it comes to political judgment."08 Mar 12:56 AM
PoliticsBetter cancer treatment and child immunisation among Govt’s new targetsThe final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.08 Mar 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Uproar over boot camps, consents plays into Govt's handsOPINION: The centre-right Govt has left voters in no doubt it is more right than centre.07 Mar 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘Rugby and politics are not so far removed’: Ex-rugby boss' maiden speech as MPNew Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP shares maiden speech in Parliament.07 Mar 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe substantive, easy, and the redundant: How Govt’s 100-day plan is goingToday is the deadline for the 100-day action plan. How many items were meaningless?07 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsTransport plan signals higher fees and fines - are voters going to object?'Let's get real here. The coffers of bare, the forecasts are for deficits and deficits'.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsConservation warning issued for Government over planned fast-track consenting billMinister Shane Jones said DoC consents will deprioritise conservation.07 Mar 05:31 AM
PoliticsGang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first readingLabour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.07 Mar 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAmericans talk feminism and nuclear submarine deal with Judith CollinsAmerican Defence brass fly into Wellington to discuss Aukus agreement.07 Mar 02:12 AM
PoliticsGovernment introduces new bill to speed up major projectsChristopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.06 Mar 11:22 PM
PoliticsSeymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sectorAct's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.06 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's road transport budget means big changes for roadsThe Government's $20b transport plan will fundamentally change our transport system.06 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat is the Winston Rule and did James Shaw just kill it?A longstanding tradition of Question Time might have changed.06 Mar 02:53 AM
PoliticsAnti-extremism centre director says Govt might be child-hating 'death cult', calls for resignationIt is the second social media spat involving Seymour this week.06 Mar 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon BrownOPINION: Productivity, safety, potholes: will the new transport plan deliver any of them?06 Mar 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt's transport plan: How much more you'll pay and what you'll get for itThe message is if you speed or drink-drive, you'll likely get caught and you'll pay more.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsHigh-tech Halo camera coming to a road near youThe first of new high-tech cameras has been rolled out with a community's blessing.05 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Embarrassing': PM misses meetings with world leaders after yet another NZDF plane breakdownDefence Minister Judith Collins said the breakdown resulted in 'pitying looks'.05 Mar 05:13 AM
PoliticsSeymour and health co-chair say spat won’t overtake debate on school lunches programmeThe other coalition co-chair is confident everyone can discuss matters in a mature way.05 Mar 04:23 AM
PoliticsWatch: Peters steps in for Luxon; Nats MP apologises for 'unparliamentary remark'National released its roading plan yesterday.05 Mar 02:09 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon cops fiscal backlash after allowance blunder, rego hikesOPINION: The PM is usually the one delivering economic lectures. Not this week.05 Mar 12:17 AM
Politics‘Tragedy for women’: Act responds to discharge without conviction after pensioner punchedThe judge said the gravity of a conviction on the young man would be out of proportion.04 Mar 09:07 PM
PoliticsPM flying commercial to Oz after fault on Air Force planeLuxon will press the flesh with nine international leaders in Australia.04 Mar 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, the Auckland port and his questionable ‘future fund’Opinion: The Auckland mayor has a lot of work to do to make his plans for the city stick.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt commits to new roads - fuel taxes gone by end of decade, fines could doubleThe Government remains committed to the roads despite an apparent $20b blowout.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Road to nowhere': Govt criticised over $50 rego hike and fuel tax increaseThe Government has unveiled its transport spending priorities.04 Mar 06:05 AM
PoliticsTreaty settlement delays likely thanks to Govt’s public spending cutsThe Ngāpuhi settlement, among others, would be prioritised amid the spending cuts.04 Mar 12:44 AM
Politics$30m price tag to fix draughty, 'uncomfortable' Premier House revealedReport says Premier House falls well short of the standard expected for a PM03 Mar 11:11 PM
PoliticsCharities blast ‘extremely concerning’ David Seymour school lunches appointmentAct leader says free meals policy is 'under consideration' ahead of the Budget.03 Mar 04:00 PM