PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeperOPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.29 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduatesTwo wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.29 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young's Minister rankings: The stars, the second-rate and those on noticeThree ministers excel and three ministers are on notice to improve. 29 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandNZ First vows action over Waitākere Ranges 'co-governance' planThe Waitākere Ranges belong to all Aucklanders, says NZ First and Act.28 Apr 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour sides with banks after 'disappointing' advice from Regulation MinistryThe ministry said banking rules were not out of line – Seymour and the banks disagreed.27 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breachesAn audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirearms Minister wants gun registry gone, review says she should keep itNicole McKee will campaign for her constituents but concedes she may not succeed.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.24 Apr 03:22 AM
PoliticsSeymour to pare back 'confusing' early childhood education regulationsThe proposed changes include scrapping the need to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua. 22 Apr 10:30 PM
PoliticsMPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'21 Apr 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Both Luxon and Peters to blame for messy trade tiffOPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real. 17 Apr 12:57 AM
New ZealandWhy former ACT president claims his abuse trial was unfairTim Jago will appeal in June, claiming a miscarriage of justice.15 Apr 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty billOPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettForget the Treaty Principles Bill, Luxon's first real crisis lands – and could be the making of himLuxon has had the luck of being landed with a crisis that is right in his wheelhouse.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'It is done': Luxon rules out treaty bill policy for future coalitionsLuxon reflects on how the Act Party's bill created a 'very tumultuous period'.11 Apr 03:56 AM
Politics'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle TreatyThe Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.10 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
Politics'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader 10 Apr 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
LivePoliticsSeymour to face demise of Treaty Principles Bill without PM or deputyThe second reading of Act's Treaty Principles Bill is this afternoon.09 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuMāori rights advocate calls out minister over ‘race-baiting’ on school lunchesTina Ngata criticised Minister Chhour for comments on Māori families.09 Apr 01:33 AM
PoliticsNew poll shows coalition Govt trumping Opposition amid high NZ First supportTwo recent polls have pointed to growing support for the Government parties.07 Apr 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Luxon should vote down the Treaty Principles Bill in personOPINION: Christopher Luxon should be in Parliament when the bill is killed.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interestAndrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.04 Apr 07:04 AM
Politics‘Cremation day’: Govt minister celebrates impending defeat of Treaty bill'Nehu [burial] day is coming for the Treaty Principles Bill.'04 Apr 02:20 AM
PoliticsCoalition back on track after months behind LabourLabour has been squeezed in a new poll, while the minor parties have gained support.04 Apr 12:14 AM
Politics‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill processLabour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."03 Apr 07:33 AM
PoliticsQuicker Medsafe approval times for medicines already in use overseasMedicines can get approval in under 30 days if they meet the 'Rule of Two'.02 Apr 09:00 PM
KahuAct MP can’t name one ‘race-based’ policy she’s trying to outlawThe MP says policies for Māori and Pasifika students are unfair but struggles to name one.02 Apr 05:02 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meetingThe party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.02 Apr 03:34 AM
Politics'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel MobThe Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.01 Apr 08:38 AM
New ZealandPoll: 61.5% say parents should provide school lunchesMost voters say parents should provide school lunches, not the Government.01 Apr 05:09 AM
Politics‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over hakaThe party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.01 Apr 03:38 AM
