PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: To veto or not to veto - that is NZ First's questionOPINION: While Shane Jones talks tough, Winston Peters chooses his words carefully.14 Nov 12:07 AM
PoliticsShane Jones signals Waitangi 'reset' as NZ First warms up to Act's Treaty ideasNZ First has made supportive remarks about Act's approach to Māori.13 Nov 11:55 PM
PoliticsNational, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - SeymourHowever, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.13 Nov 10:22 PM
Kahu'People say I’m not a proper Māori': Seymour on his whakapapa and the TreatyThe Act Party leader talks about his whakapapa and Te Tiriti.13 Nov 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caretaker Government to continue awaiting coalition agreementOPINION: These negotiations will be the second-lengthiest in the history of MMP.13 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Jagged edges' of tax policy a sticking point: Shane JonesLuxon refused to say if National would deliver the tax package it campaigned on.13 Nov 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate Wilson Butler: Climate change - an undeniable imperative for the GovernmentOPINION: A Blue/Yellow/Black coalition — where will the cards fall on climate change.12 Nov 09:08 PM
Politics'Aligned on big goals': Luxon says coalition talks ongoing, but attending Apec looks unlikelyChristopher Luxon's Apec deadline draws closer with only days left.12 Nov 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crimeOPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsQuestions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet adviceThe tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.12 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Renney: Three-way talks pulling the Nats' tax plan to piecesOPINION: The incoming Finance Minister might well be wishing they could turn back time.11 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: We're going to have to fight for better payOPINION: This economic strategy failed before, and it will fail again.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."10 Nov 08:00 PM
PoliticsAct, National to meet as negotiations shift to AucklandParty leaders to continue talks over weekend before likely return to Wellington next week.10 Nov 05:31 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddityTwo other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.10 Nov 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should beOPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.09 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandPeters and Seymour emerge from 'productive' second meetingThree-way coalition handshake 80 per cent there, says Act leader.09 Nov 09:51 PM
KahuOpinion: Although Act is notionally a Libertarian party, it has little respect for the TreatyThe dust has settled on election 2023 but the sands are still shifting.09 Nov 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos loomsOPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.09 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuWinston Peters: Waitangi Tribunal involved in decision-making which is not democraticThe NZ First leader says he will not support Act's referendum call - but wants changes.08 Nov 11:45 PM
KahuShane Jones: No place for guilt-tripping in NZ First policyJones says it is anathema to how NZ First believes the country and Māori should develop.08 Nov 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.08 Nov 08:20 PM
KahuWe should be careful of accepting any political party which claims to support 'business'OPINION: Rob Campbell looks at the business of government.08 Nov 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Luxon holds the coalition power, people forget thatOPINION: NZ First does not hold the balance of power in the previously understood sense.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAct and NZ First make first contact in coalition talksNational's Chris Bishop, NZ First's Shane Jones seen in Wellington hotel as talks go on.08 Nov 03:53 AM
OpinionGovernment coalition talks: The wins that make a three-way handshakeWhat big gains will Act and NZ First be seeking to score in negotiations with National?07 Nov 11:00 PM
KahuVerbal clash erupts during politics podcastPolitical panel gets rough and ready over Treaty and Chlöe.07 Nov 09:23 PM
KahuMāori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes placeWillie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.07 Nov 07:45 PM
KahuFormer PM Jim Bolger on Act’s Treaty referendum plan - ‘It won’t and shouldn’t happen’Bolger says Act's Treaty call has zero chance.07 Nov 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBid to halt proposed building tax hikeAccountant rings alarm bells over National's proposal to end depreciation deductibility.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the mostOPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.06 Nov 11:40 PM
Kahu'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription feesPaying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.06 Nov 06:46 PM
PoliticsNational and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meetingTo date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational and Act getting close to draft agreement, says SeymourThe groundwork’s been laid for a deal between National, Act and New Zealand First.06 Nov 03:07 AM
