PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins hints at MP retirements as Labour gets ready for 2026At least one MP has hinted they may retire before the next election.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Electric ferry plan proves Auckland Transport has lost the plotOPINION: 'Can AT tell us what it costs to save a tonne of CO₂ using electric ferries?'27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins reacts to news of Nikki Kaye's deathChris Hipkins reacts to news of former National Party minister Nikki Kaye's death while speaking to Kerre Woodham. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch25 Nov 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shallow takes on Treaty hīkoi underestimate its powerOPINION: Change is coming – whether critics like it or not.20 Nov 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Nats, Labour both fail to read the room on Treaty billOPINION: The hīkoi is the opposite of organic. It’s a Māori Party protest.16 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTreaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruptionThe House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.14 Nov 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: KC smackdown – top barristers join Treaty bill backlashOPINION: Protesters have some heavyweight legal experts on their side.13 Nov 10:50 PM
Politics'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill voteThe contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.13 Nov 10:06 PM
PoliticsPM claimed no conversation on use-of-force in boot camps, despite Cabinet already agreeing to itChristopher Luxon has now acknowledged it was an issue addressed by Cabinet.05 Nov 01:49 AM
Opinion2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they gotCOMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.29 Oct 10:19 PM
PoliticsPeters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interestWinston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.24 Oct 04:29 AM
Politics'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incidentLabour says there are still 'massive questions' about the Bayly situation.22 Oct 05:14 PM
PoliticsPolitical leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew BaylyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Oct 11:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on complaints against Andrew BaylyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking on complaints made about Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'You'd be limping' – senior MPs bring schoolyard politics to ParliamentOPINION: Parliament's a serious place, but sometimes the silliness wins.17 Oct 12:07 AM
Politics‘You can double it’: Hipkins’ puts money on returning as PM“Let’s go $1000 if you become Prime Minister, that’s how brave I am."15 Oct 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looksThe latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.14 Oct 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promisesOPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?10 Oct 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMatthew Hooton: The women who should be leading National and LabourOPINION: Willis and Edmonds both show the substance today’s multiple crises demand,03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raidOPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.03 Oct 12:06 AM
Mood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom - CEOs deliver verdict on the GovernmentBusiness leaders say it’s time to move on from blaming the previous administration.02 Oct 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratingsLabour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris HipkinsOPINION: It's time for Labour leader Chris Hipkins to stand up - or stand aside.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Luxon’s growth strategy vs Hipkins’ tax plansOPINION: One proposes expanding the tax base while the other champions global investment.27 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slurOPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.19 Sep 12:01 AM
PoliticsNew poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, LuxonIt follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.18 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy targetOPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins speaks about the latest poll resultsChris Hipkins believes he has the backing of the Labour Party caucus as he prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom.Watch17 Sep 08:28 AM
Politics'Love to be more popular': Hipkins says he has 'full support' of caucus after poor pollLabour MPs deny manoeuvres are afoot as Hipkins goes to the UK.17 Sep 01:04 AM
PoliticsHipkins to head to UK, will discuss Labour's direction with its new GovtIt comes as Labour considers its platform for the next election.16 Sep 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for Hipkins to spring into actionOPINION: Hipkins needs to quickly get his caucus and party onside, then travel the motu.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policiesLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Sep 02:29 AM
PoliticsCould NZ follow suit? Luxon questioned on Aussie plans for minimum age for social mediaThe PM is following developments globally.10 Sep 12:06 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health systemChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 11:59 PM
