New ZealandNZ Transport Agency dumps Māori name first for English nameIt’s now NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi after NZ First campaign to strip te reo names.07 Dec 10:55 PM
Politics'He’s a born diplomat': Fran O'Sullivan on what Winston Peters is like behind the scenesNZ First leader can be fiery at home, but the same doesn't apply when he's abroad.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandForeign Minister Winston Peters to call for ceasefire in GazaWinston Peters also plans to 'unequivocally condemn' the Hamas terror attacks of Oct 7.06 Dec 09:19 PM
Politics'Bunch of losers' - Peters strafes political opponents in fiery first debateIt came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.06 Dec 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: How Peters is undermining Luxon and why he has to defend his silly policiesWinston Peters has upstaged Christopher Luxon all week.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of Winston PetersOPINION: I have no time for people who say they don’t like Mondays.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's Govt on the defensive after a ragged startOPINION: Govt's controversial measures have given Opposition parties stronger start.30 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandIs Winston Peters right to call state-funded journalism ‘bribery’?Peters has wasted no time lamenting about the media since coming into Parliament.30 Nov 03:42 AM
PoliticsLuxon's 100-day plan - the 49 actions to 'get things done'New PM facing pressure to rein in deputy Winston Peters over media comments.29 Nov 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Not quite plausible': David Seymour calls out Winston Peters' media criticismsPeters accused media of taking bribes. Seymour disagrees, still wary of policy generally.28 Nov 05:57 AM
Politics'Tell the public what you signed up to' - Peters lashes out in tense first Cabinet meetingTension as Christopher Luxon tries to put Winston Peters' war with the media behind him.28 Nov 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's dream start goes up in smokeOPINION: The new PM has been shown how easy it is to lose control of the narrative.28 Nov 12:02 AM
New Zealand'I'm proud of what we did': Willie Jackson defends journalism fundWinston Peters accused state-funded media organisations of a lack of independence.27 Nov 08:24 PM
Politics'Everyone can get ahead': New Govt's first Cabinet meeting todayIt comes after the new coalition Government was sworn in on Monday.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmokefree legislation would have driven black market - LuxonThe new Government is committed to reducing tobacco use, says Christopher Luxon.26 Nov 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Old school': Education mandates met with 'reluctance' by schoolsSchools will be required to teach an hour of reading, writing and maths every day.26 Nov 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is new Govt a three-headed hybrid?Opinion: Deputy PM situation 'looks like the dubious Wisdom of Solomon'.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'How can you have a waka on the road?': Peters slams te reo Māori namesThe incoming Deputy PM wants primary government department titles to be in English.24 Nov 06:39 AM
PoliticsThe biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the lineA $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.24 Nov 04:53 AM
PoliticsThe baubles of office: What's the salary for the new PM and Cabinet ministers?Winston Peters pockets over $500,000 for his 18 months as Deputy PM.24 Nov 01:03 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandCoalition details at a glance: What you need to knowWhat policies have hit the cutting room floor?23 Nov 11:15 PM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: It’s off to the sandpit for a bit of negotiatingOPINION: Once upon a time, there were three people who needed to form a government.23 Nov 12:35 AM
LivePoliticsDouble deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.23 Nov 12:00 AM
Politics'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in WellingtonThe contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.22 Nov 09:35 AM
New ZealandLuxon hits back at Seymour's public deputy PM pitchSeymour says having the second-largest party with the second-biggest role makes sense.21 Nov 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Winston Peters shows who will be boss in the next GovtLet’s face it, Peters has humiliated Luxon and Seymour over the past week and a half.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag onWinston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.18 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston accosted by stranger during media conferenceNZ First leader's surprise encounter after two-and-a-half-hour meeting with National.17 Nov 02:29 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiationsOPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.17 Nov 12:52 AM
PoliticsNational, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - SeymourHowever, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.13 Nov 10:22 PM