Politics'Issue for all': Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas MāoriHe's also distanced himself from more comments from Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris.17 Sep 05:09 AM
PoliticsThe 'good thing' Waititi says has come out of Ferris' explosive race commentsHe also addressed the sudden removal of an MP as the party's whip.16 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandLuxon, Hipkins slump to lowest approval ratings in new pollVoters also gave their views on whether a new leader would make a difference. 16 Sep 06:43 PM
PoliticsLabour MP accuses TPM of starting to create ‘exclusive bunch of Māori’ "This week is about celebrating where everyone’s at on their journey."16 Sep 06:31 AM
PoliticsHipkins sends warning as Tamihere backs substance of Ferris' race comments Hipkins said he disagreed with the sentiment.15 Sep 11:36 PM
PoliticsLabour's Chris Hipkins distances himself from latest Te Pāti Māori commentsPresident John Tamihere has waded in. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Sep 11:14 PM
PoliticsLatest RNZ political poll points to deadlocked ParliamentTe Pāti Māori’s success in the electorates could be the clincher.15 Sep 07:35 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM sticks to ‘process’ over Palestinian recognition, refuses to answer questions Christopher Luxon wouldn't say if an in-principle decision had been made by Cabinet.15 Sep 06:05 AM
Politics‘Not some ethnic takeover:’ Jackson says Ferris giving 'political extremists attack lines'The Labour MP says Ferris' views 'are just nonsense and in fact racist'.14 Sep 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour byelection debacle demands ruling out TPMOPINION: Hipkins needs 140,000 more National voters to rule with just the Greens.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘Things are changing’: Te Pāti Māori MP suddenly removed from role, addresses Ferris' post'It’s a decision made by our leadership,' says MP of her removal as TPM whip.11 Sep 07:27 AM
PoliticsStuart Nash's employer launches review into 'deeply inappropriate' remarksThe sacked Labour Cabinet Minister later apologised on LinkedIn for his comments.10 Sep 07:46 AM
PoliticsWatch: Te Pāti Māori refuses to comment amid broad condemnation of ‘racist’ Ferris post 'I think they’re going to create division. I just don’t think there’s any place for them.'10 Sep 05:43 AM
Politics'I don't give a crap': TPM’s Ferris doubles down on 'racist' post despite party apologisingHe said it's 'unacceptable' for people of other ethnicities to campaign in the seat.09 Sep 11:19 PM
PoliticsHipkins won’t call Ferris’ post ‘racist’, says those labels aren't helpfulThat's despite him saying in 2023 that racism should be called out.08 Sep 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Peters wars with the left, immigration tussle grows on the rightSecurity was increased and tensions were high, but did the protesters show? 07 Sep 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Two words for Aussies in a froth over NZ-born neo-NaziOPINION: Do you really want to talk about hate-filled extremists, Australia?04 Sep 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You're not to talk about foreign buyers’: Peters denies loosening ban after Govt announcement Winston Peters explains how an overseas purchaser of a NZ home is not a foreign buyer.01 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Cost to taxpayer of Ardern, Hipkins, Labour MPs' Covid inquiry legal adviceThe Labour foursome didn't appear publicly as part of phase two of the inquiry.28 Aug 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParties pocket $200k+ from renting offices to Parliament, Luxon personally benefits The latest rental figures have been revealed.28 Aug 01:12 AM
PoliticsLabour byelection candidate ‘mistaken’ to promise gang patch ban repeal – deputy leaderLabour leader Chris Hipkins has previously said he would not repeal the patch ban. 21 Aug 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's silence a strategy for winning, not governingOPINION: National can't run on its own record, but has nothing to attack Labour on.20 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis and Chris Hipkins clash on ratings agency warningsFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour leader Chris Hipkins critical of each other on debt levels. Video / mark MitchellWatch19 Aug 03:33 AM
New ZealandBuilding consents change may leave home owners vulnerable to costsA proportionate liability shift raises concerns for the country's home owners.18 Aug 10:14 PM
Politics'It was 1am in the morning': Luxon skips Ukraine call due to bad time zoneThe PM, no stranger to long days, did not stay up for the call. 18 Aug 05:29 AM
Politics'Trying to gaslight NZ': Prime Minister says Chris Hipkins should be accountable, attend inquiry Luxon says he would appear if called and former key ministers should turn up as well.17 Aug 08:28 PM
Business'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with OrrThe former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.17 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiwis demand public answers from former ministersOPINION: We aren't impressed by the decision to skip the public part of the inquiry.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Ardern and Hipkins are afraid of being honest with usOPINION: Four ex-Labour ministers refused to appear publicly at the Covid inquiry.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Negligence and delusion endanger NZ's political landscapeOPINION: Opposition neglects to front on significant issues.15 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsPoll reveals Kiwis disagree with Ardern, Hipkins not fronting public Covid inquiry hearing'Accountability is mute when it’s behind closed doors.' 15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Just when you thought Covid was over, pandemic handling returns to headlinesOPINION: The Covid-19 pandemic leapt back into the spotlight this week. 15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Self-centred Swarbrick makes Palestine debate all about herOPINION: Ironically, the Greens co-leader spent the weekend decrying 'outrage' politics.14 Aug 12:52 AM
Politics'Gutless and hypocritical': Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearingKey witnesses, including Jacinda Ardern, have refused to appear publicly. 13 Aug 08:19 PM
