Kahu'Thin Lizzy the problem away': Mongrel Mob hires lawyer over Nats' gang patch policyThe gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.01 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionNational and Act likely to need NZ First for the winOPINION: On Friday at 2pm, Kiwis will find out the final results of the October election.31 Oct 08:32 PM
New Zealand'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forwardThe final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.31 Oct 07:06 PM
KahuNats unwilling to Act on Treaty referendumPrime Minister-elect Christoper Luxon is standing fast on no Treaty referendum.31 Oct 05:22 AM
KahuDame Tariana Turia says Act is using Treaty as a way to further disenfranchise MāoriShe believes Pākeha have also benefited from the Treaty.30 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters suggests quick Government formation after special votes countedThe final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.30 Oct 12:45 AM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: The reform agenda was never going to lastOPINION: Tackling crime in Opposition is easy - in government, less so.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why David Seymour's hardline monetary policy is a bad ideaOPINION: It puts re-balancing the economy firmly on the shoulders of younger generations.28 Oct 04:04 PM
Politics'Not the image of stability': Why Luxon is keen to keep Peters out of the spotlightPlus, a cryptic text from Winston Peters as speculation grows over coalition discussions.27 Oct 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PMOPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.26 Oct 11:17 PM
KahuRam raid bill will have long lasting effects on mokopuna Māori - children’s commissionerJudge Frances Eivers believes 'a criminal response is not a solution'.26 Oct 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'About accountability': David Seymour talks tough on Reserve Bank remitThe Act leader wants the Monetary Policy Committee gone and the inflation target reduced.26 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council votes no to Māori seats at 2025 local body electionsChange will not be made while same voices are heard around the table: Cr Angela Dalton.26 Oct 01:31 AM
KahuJackson: "I never looked at politics or advancing Māori as a job. I have always looked at it as a privilege."Labour MP said he's “decided to hang around for a while”.25 Oct 10:30 PM
ConstructionHow a National-led coalition will change our housing marketA new Government always leads to a shift in the balance of property power.25 Oct 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsAct questions National's tax commitment as negotiations drag onNegotiations are progressing - what do the parties want?25 Oct 05:26 AM
KahuDebbie Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters had a 'negative experience'Te Pāti Māori says voting was 'unpleasant' for some Māori, Electoral Commission disagrees.24 Oct 06:22 PM
New ZealandLuxon says special vote count takes too long; negotiations 'progressing'Luxon is hammering out possible coalition arrangements with NZ First and Act.24 Oct 06:20 PM
OpinionRob RattenburyRob Rattenbury: Every politician has their dayOPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.22 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Negotiate everything vote by vote': Seymour's coalition warning revisitedLuxon and Seymour will be integral in determining where New Zealand heads next.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closetNational will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.22 Oct 03:57 AM
PoliticsOne week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?It's been a week filled with election news.20 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessS&P: Ditching Three Waters could downgrade councils’ credit ratingsCredit rating agency wary of National's plan for NZ's water infrastructure.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPost-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushedBottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTalk about the Treaty - Finlayson suggests a way to do itShane Jones is challenging the notion that only the Māori version of the Treaty matters.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPolitical football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?With so much focus on the All Blacks, what about the best of NZ's politicians?20 Oct 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed outOPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.20 Oct 12:23 AM
PoliticsLabour won’t stand a candidate in ‘unwinnable’ Port Waikato byelectionAdvance voting starts in just over three weeks and polling day is November 25.20 Oct 12:05 AM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
New Zealand'No meme unposted': Politics popularity has become a battle for social mediaAs audiences go online so has political advertising, and it's a million-dollar enterprise.19 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandMike Williams: ‘No correlation’ between crime rates and levels of incarcerationOPINION: A focus on the positives after Labour's election loss in last HBT column.19 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Outline of coalition deal becoming clearOPINION: Three parties agree on defence and crime — not so tax and the Treaty.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour weighs in on possible coalitionsAct leader hopes New Zealand First won't be needed to form a Government.19 Oct 05:34 AM
