PremiumPremiumPoliticsWealthier students benefiting from tertiary fees-freeThose from decile 1 schools make up an ever-shrinking share of fees-free students.28 Dec 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDrug prosecutions creeping up againThe law change was hailed as effective decriminalisation of drug use. Has that happened?28 Dec 06:23 PM
Politics‘I may never be the Todd Muller I was four years ago': Former National leader on rebuilding, moving onTodd Muller describes rebuilding himself after 2020 - and deciding to leave.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat drives Christopher Luxon? The full story of the man who wanted to be PMMany voters said they didn't know much about him. We went looking for more.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Twas the night before Xmas and Parliament was leakingOPINION: Former Deputy PM pens a Christmas Eve poem.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJournalist’s 'insane' journey in search for fiscal holes in 1800 page budgetLabour finance spokesman Grant Robertson also launched a research mission.22 Dec 05:16 AM
PoliticsActivist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in WellingtonIt's not the first time paint has been used to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.22 Dec 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Vibe' budget leaves key questions hangingOPINION: We wanted details about tax cuts. We did not get them.21 Dec 11:32 PM
KahuNew waiata calls out plans to rewrite Te Tiriti principlesMāori singers have produced a waiata in relation to new Government policies.21 Dec 10:25 PM
Politics'Support for Ukraine’s sovereignty remains strong and constant' - Luxon tells ZelenskyyThe two leaders spoke this morning about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.21 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'Strange bedfellows': Politicians trade last barbs in final Parliamentary debateMPs from across the House have made their last speeches before rising for Christmas.21 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandChloe Swarbrick apologises for ‘demonstrable lie’ claim at PMMP said in debating chamber PM Christopher Luxon had lied - a breach of the rules.21 Dec 03:11 AM
PoliticsA day after criticising fiscal cliffs, the new Government announced one of its own$50m in time-limited health funding for Māori immunisation has been announced.20 Dec 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpfulOPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisationThe leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis still forecasts tax cuts despite gloomy economic outlookThe new Government says it is committed to its tax cut plan despite the worsening economy.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA lawThe Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.20 Dec 05:34 AM
PoliticsSpeaker's apology to Chris Hipkins over Luxon TeslaApology followed exchange over Telsa owned by Luxon's wife.20 Dec 02:32 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis does it again: House erupts in laughter at Question Time gaffeThe quip follows a prior gaffe when she asked the then minister 'how big is his hole?'20 Dec 02:06 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pactAustralia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.20 Dec 01:16 AM
PoliticsResource management laws scrapped under UrgencyBishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.20 Dec 12:26 AM
Banking and financeAdrian Orr invokes ghost chips, MuldoonMigrant numbers and sluggish GDP are a real surprise, Orr admits.19 Dec 07:54 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern's legacy: Barry Soper, Audrey Young on how former PM will be rememberedArdern quit politics in January in a surprise move pre-election.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work familyOPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsMoment of truth for Nicola Willis as she faces first Budget testNicola Willis says the country has had six years of economic mismanagement.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Clever workarounds': Labour reveals list of 155 ‘fiscal cliffs’ left by NationalThe battle over irresponsible budgeting heats up as we close in on Mini-Budget day.19 Dec 05:14 AM
PoliticsGovt reveals when phones will be banned in schoolsThe Education Minister says the policy will apply from term two.19 Dec 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Brownlee off to a solid start as SpeakerOPINION: It's a tricky job, but so far the political veteran is making it look easy.18 Dec 11:59 PM
PoliticsSpeaker warns MPs after PM’s wife raised in debate over discounted TeslaBrownlee forbids further questions on topic; Luxon to fly to Australia tomorrow.18 Dec 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planningOPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon defends taxpayer funding for his te reo lessons after hypocrisy claimsLuxon says learning te reo will make him better at his job.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBoeing, Boeing, haere rā: The flexi-promises of Christopher LuxonThe words of Opposition came back to slap Luxon in the face in threes.18 Dec 05:33 AM
PoliticsSir Bill English to lead Kāinga Ora review, Luxon says te reo lessons make him better PMHousing Minister has received “worrying advice" about financial situation of Kāinga Ora.18 Dec 05:21 AM
