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.
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.
New poll reveals big gains for Act, Te Pāti Māori, main parties lose ground
But National and Labour are down.
'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee
The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.
McClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not Luxon
Luxon made the promise of an agreement last year.
MSD ‘concerned’ one-in-four beneficiaries getting paid wrong
The minister admitted it was 'challenging'.
China ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins says
The plan has been repeatedly delayed.
What happened to investigations on alleged misuse of data at Manurewa Marae?
Nicola Willis says the findings may face 'public challenge'.
Covid-19 Royal Commission: Hipkins admits Govt ‘lost the room’ amid lockdowns
Vaccine mandates caused huge pain to a “substantial minority”.
How Kaye 'blew people's expectations out of the water'
Kaye is being remembered from those across the political divide.
‘Urgent’ texts with National staff after Andrew Bayly’s notorious ‘loser’ incident
Communications released after minister apologised for his behaviour last month.
Seymour takes swing at 'out-of-date' election system
Act leader speaks out as key people to help decide new electoral boundaries revealed.
Minister announces unit to investigate harm against children in care
It follows a slew of complaints about Oranga Tamariki.
Revealed: 15-year-old bootcamp participant’s alleged crime spree
He's facing five charges for alleged crimes over three days.
Minister 'cannot take personal responsibility' for inappropriate actions in youth boot camps
It follows concerns about use-of-force powers being given to staff.
Boot camp pilot participant allegedly reoffends, minister disappointed
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour said it would be naïve to think no one would reoffend.
‘Will see the wrath of te ao Māori’: Accusations, warnings in heated debate after hīkoi
It comes as standards in the House are up for debate.
NZ ‘not at risk of civil war’, Luxon declares after protest, immense opposition to Treaty Principles Bill
He's called some "inflammatory language".
PM still ‘considering options to engage’ hīkoi on eve of massive Parliament protest
Tens of thousands are expected to march on Parliament.
Leaked email reveals government departments’ concerns about boot camp proposal
Oranga Tamariki agreed to make changes in response to the feedback.
Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out
A heated session in Parliament took a sudden turn.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.
'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
The contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.
Luxon offers tips for Musk as Trump assigns role for tech mogul
The Trump statement said the department may be the 'Manhattan Project' of 'our time'.
PM open to meeting hīkoi protesters as parties call for conscience vote on Treaty bill
The demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.
Watch: 'Dehumanising': Govt to outlaw strip-searching of children in response to abuse in state care
Luxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.
Speaker lets journalist cover state abuse apology at Parliament
Brownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.
Minister defends proposing bootcamp providers have use-of-force powers against kids, but can’t say who they could be
She wouldn’t say what safeguards may be included against these powers.
PM claimed no conversation on use-of-force in boot camps, despite Cabinet already agreeing to it
Christopher Luxon has now acknowledged it was an issue addressed by Cabinet.
Leaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against children
The Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.
Next steps revealed for second Waitematā Harbour crossing
The Transport Minister described it as a 'priority' for the Government.
Documents reveal Treasury’s fears for Health NZ's finances: 'The more we hear, the worse it sounds'
Treasury expects the desired $2b in savings will be extremely hard to achieve.
MP’s ‘f***ing racist’ comment has ‘fallen short’ of expectations, says Te Pāti Māori
The party's co-leaders say there is context to the remark.
Watch: ‘F***ing racist’ – Te Pāti Māori MP’s select committee comment raised with Speaker
Act has raised the remarks with the Speaker as a matter of privilege.
Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.