Two new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong direction
The polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings
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Audrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from Waitangi
OPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.
Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact
At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.
Phil Gifford: The All Black who refused apartheid – Ken Gray’s enduring impact
OPINION: Gray refused to tour South Africa.
Parliament naughtiest in recent history
The current House could see more referrals to the privileges committee than any other.
Chris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to Waitangi
Chris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
Chris Hipkins' annual waka paddle
Chris Hipkins speaks about Waitangi and his waka-paddling tradition. Video/ Alyse Wright
Waitangi: Marama Davidson and Chris Hipkins in the limelight - Simon Wilson
OPINION: Grins all round at Waitangi, at least for now.
Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Opinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly Walks
OPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.
Opinion: Why Luxon’s Waitangi no-show matters
Māori still face challenges like language loss and inequitable service access.
‘Embarrassing’: Tinetti removes social post criticising school lunch made when Labour in power
'I think that this is a hamburger. I am not certain.'
Audrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hiding
OPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.
‘We haven’t bounced back at all': PM hopes ‘digital nomads’ will help tourism recover
Christopher Luxon wants the tourism industry back to pre-Covid levels.
Highest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500
Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.
'Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles Bill
Day one of public submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
‘Special’: Hipkins on new partner Toni, politics and co-parenting
Away from the Beehive, the leader of the Opposition is buzzing with happiness.
Shane Te Pou: Sick health system offers Labour best Govt attack option
OPINION: There is an opportunity here for Labour, but it will take a huge amount of work.
Claire Trevett: The year of 'yeah, nah, yeah' and Luxon's bid to get National back on track
Luxon kicked off his year of saying 'yes' with a week of clear air - it won't last long.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dry
Policy announcements are expected "in the coming months".
Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining
The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.
Audrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for Brown
OPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.
Labour leader Hipkins on why his party won’t implode in 2025
Labour is holding its caucus retreat one day after National held its own in Hamilton.
PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat
Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.
Opinion: Why Rātana remains a pivotal gathering for political leaders
OPINION: Rātana events emphasise open-mindedness, welcoming leaders and visitors.
Why new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in Māoridom
New members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.
Editorial: How timing of Luxon’s reshuffle affects National’s momentum
OPINION: Health and cost of living are the two biggest issues facing New Zealanders.
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990.
Opinion: Missteps in health reforms lead to skepticism
OPINION: Reti was not the answer. But neither is sacking him. Not on its own.
Kāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for months
Kāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council
Shane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructure
OPINION: Nobody will get all they want – but it’s better than getting nothing,
From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
Cale Silich: Why tikanga debates matter at political tangihanga
OPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.