Jamie Ensor is a political reporter for the NZ Herald, based at Parliament in Wellington.
Jamie Ensor is a political reporter in the NZ Herald Press Gallery team based at Parliament. He was previously a TV reporter and digital producer in the Newshub Press Gallery office.
‘Time for a clean-out’: Act reveals major election move
David Seymour is expected to speak to media later about the announcement.
‘High prices, risk of outages’: Warnings to new Energy Minister amid ‘tight’ electricity supply
Here's what he was told when he was appointed.
Govt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika
The Government is focused on 'need, not race'.
Collins ‘not aware’ of DEI quotas in public service after Peters’ comments
There are targets in a public service plan.
Watch: Winston Peters snaps at DEI questioning about NZ First’s candidate ranking policy
Party leader Winston Peters denies that NZ First's candidate ranking policy is DEI.
Peters says MFAT won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’, hours after job advertised
The role could pay up to $170,000.
School lunch programme ‘not at risk’ after provider liquidated, Seymour positive about its future
Libelle Group is contracted to deliver approximately 125,000 meals daily.
Collins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEI
It comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.
‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest poll
The centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.
Brown wants health target to monitor how quickly Kiwis can get into GP
There's already many health targets, but none currently cover GPs.
Accelerating fast-track: Govt to offer ‘premium payments’ for giving up land to major projects
Private landowners could get tens of thousands of dollars by agreeing early.
Green MP’s ‘regret’ about TikTok claim on why people are in prison
Minister Mark Mitchell has described Tamatha Paul's comments as 'total nonsense'.
‘Woke left-wing social engineering’: Peters to follow Trump’s anti-DEI path with new Bill
It's NZ First's latest move to end 'woke' aspects of society.
PM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sacking
Winston Peters' office was not happy with NZ's High Commissioner in London.
Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone
Simeon Brown says the move will eventually align NZ with Australia.
Seymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issues
Seymour said the pair 'would get to it'.
Watch – Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of ‘Aotearoa’, Peters says he’s ‘wrong’
Winston Peters says it shouldn't be used as it's not the name of the country.
Luxon says MPs aren’t raising communication style concerns with him, faces Bayly questions
'That’s not a conversation we’ve had with our caucus at all.'
Luxon believes US still ‘reliable partner’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blow-up
Meanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question.
Fitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to culture
Drug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.
Chris Hipkins calls on PM to compel David Seymour to address school lunch issues
One school raised concern about the lack of ‘halal-certified’ free lunches for children.
Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis
Halving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.
‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/Twitter
The Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.
‘I don’t get it right all the time’: Luxon reflects on train-wreck Hosking interview
He's also addressed questions about the situation in Mark Patterson's office.
Ministry stops sending workers to minister’s office amid complaints
Multiple complaints have been made.
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
‘Loathed’ rail crossings slated for removal to reap benefits of CRL
Govt to spend $200m on new bridges to help speed up Auckland journey times.
Ardern’s three-year child poverty reduction targets not met
The Government says it's an ongoing challenge.
Green MP accuses Peters of ‘explicitly xenophobic’ comments, calls for PM to step in
'Silence is complicity, right?'
Manurewa Marae inquiry: PM ‘shocked’ at data scandal, Hipkins calls it an ‘alarm bell’
The inquiry has already claimed one scalp.
Manurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on sword
The failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.
Police Minister ‘very willing’ to explore new offence for protests outside private residences
The Justice Minister says these kinds of protests are becoming more frequent.
‘Ethnic warping’: Jones criticises Ferris for not apologising in English, TPM MP responds
NZ First's Shane Jones added that he didn’t think Ferris was remorseful.
Te Pāti Māori MP ‘deliberately misled’ House, should apologise – committee
A just-released report said Ferris had 'committed a contempt'.
'Need more civil disagreement': Luxon, Seymour attempt to hose down any suggestion of rift
David Seymour has apologised for one of his antics.
Luxon, Seymour spat: Ministers face questions on coalition’s stability
One minister said it was just politics to air differences publicly.
Nearly $19m paid out in energy bill support last year, average grant high
The Government's planned reforms are unlikely to offer short-term relief.
'Know all the facts': Seymour hits back at PM after his Polkinghorne letter judged 'ill-advised'
The Act leader has not held back in his response to the Prime Minister's criticism.
Why is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?
It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.
Revealed: NZ’s elite soldiers were required to ‘look after’ 501s in MIQ
"They did not join to do MIQ, but they did it."
New Road of Regional Significance revealed, to get prioritised upgrades
Chris Bishop has announced Cabinet's decision.
Kāinga Ora’s turnaround plan includes selling 900 homes per year
It includes the sale of around 900 homes per year.
Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.
Number of threats against politicians nosedives in Govt’s first year - what’s changed?
Threats and online hate escalated between 2020 and 2022 amid the Govt's Covid response.
NZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’
While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.
Manurewa Marae: Inquiry findings delayed hours after press conference called
Public Service Commissioner said the delay in releasing the report was 'unfortunate'.
New UK Trade Envoy to NZ quits X after abuse targeting clothes, hair
It comes just days after her appointment.
Watch live: PM on school lunches, Parliament’s ‘Mexican Stand-off’ and economic growth
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is confident school lunch issues will be solved.
Revealed: The ministry where nearly 95% of staff work from home at least once a week
The data also shows the most common WFH day of the week.
‘Embarrassing’: Tinetti removes social post criticising school lunch made when Labour in power
'I think that this is a hamburger. I am not certain.'
Mexican Embassy wades in after NZ First minister's 'xenophobic' comments
Peters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.
Seymour’s privatisation talk pushes his agenda back into spotlight
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's economic growth message has been overshadowed.
PM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at election
Luxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.
‘We haven’t bounced back at all': PM hopes ‘digital nomads’ will help tourism recover
Christopher Luxon wants the tourism industry back to pre-Covid levels.
‘Two tribes’: Seymour believes NZ at ‘tipping point’, raises privatisation
He's delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.
Seymour expected to blow open controversial privatisation debate
The Act leader is speaking in Auckland.
Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining
The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.
Luxon to deliver reality check on what’s needed to grow economy
A small policy announcement is expected in the PM's State of the Nation speech.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat
Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.
No decision on replacing Ministers’ Crown vehicles despite being ‘immediate priority’ a year ago
Electric vehicles are being investigated for ferrying politicians around.
Watch: 'Cowardly' - Opposition MPs slam Luxon's decision to skip Treaty grounds events
Where the Prime Minister will be on national day is unclear.
Watch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relative
A new timeline has been revealed.
‘Told nothing’: TPM leaders say they’re in dark about Manurewa Marae inquiry
'I can’t even share anything with you. I have been told nothing.'
Revealed: Eight speeding tickets for ministerial cars – so who’s owned up?
The speeding happened in Northland and Auckland.
Manurewa marae inquiry: Findings secret until next year, will 'impact all public service'
The findings are expected to 'impact all of the public service'.
Youth advocates hope PM delivers Christmas gift of stopping bootcamp plan
'The gift we ask for this Christmas is that you kill the bill.'
Police Minister praises ‘outstanding’ response to gang tangi, compliance with patch ban ‘high’
'If you break the law, expect a response.'
New family and sexual violence action plan released by Government
The plan details seven key areas of focus.
Third bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offenders
It says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.
'Dashboard crap': Peters says he doesn't have quarterly plans, contradicting PM
NZ First leader says comments referred to actions of previous Labour Government.
Mitchell wants to ‘just start taking’ boy racer cars by changing ‘Crusher Collins’ law
Any changes won't happen until next year.
Police Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'
The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.
Speaker refers four MPs to Privileges Committee after haka in the House
The haka, led by Te Pāti Māori, made waves across the globe.
PM clarifies boot camp youth could be in facility for longer under legislation
The Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.
Labour leader repeats MP’s ‘cooking the books’ claim about Health NZ Commissioner
But his MP isn't restating her claim while not covered by Parliamentary privilege.