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
PoliticsLuxon pressed to correct fuel tax claim in ParliamentThe Prime Minister is under pressure to correct an answer he gave in the House. 16 Sep 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBusiness giants worth $215b push for modern slavery lawNational and Labour each have Bills but government support remains stalled.16 Sep 01:31 AM
PoliticsHipkins sends warning as Tamihere backs substance of Ferris' race comments Hipkins said he disagreed with the sentiment.15 Sep 11:36 PM
PoliticsLatest RNZ political poll points to deadlocked ParliamentTe Pāti Māori’s success in the electorates could be the clincher.15 Sep 07:35 PM
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
WorldHolding firm: Mandelson defies calls to give up Lords seatSir Keir Starmer dismissed Lord Mandelson from his Washington role this week.13 Sep 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour narrows in on very narrow CGT – what it might be, and who is designing itOPINION: What's the party's new tax plan – and who is designing it?12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime meets Stanford over NCEA changes but coy on Labour stanceHere's what went down in the highly anticipated Govt-Labour meeting.11 Sep 05:00 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
New ZealandBringing employer into disrepute: Why Stuart Nash’s job was at riskEmployment law expert says companies can act on conduct outside of work.11 Sep 09:01 AM
WorldLabour MPs break ranks to demand Mandelson sackingKim Johnson noted that Mandelson once called Epstein his 'best pal' in a birthday note.11 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandNash resigns after comment about womenEx-MP describes his Auckland-based employer as 'a good company' on announcing his exit.11 Sep 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What Stuart Nash’s gaffe means for NZ FirstOPINION: Nash had to issue a grovelling apology for his crude definition of a woman.11 Sep 01:06 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
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Cynical': Willis slams Labour over super reform backtrackThe Finance Minister has suggested NZ First's KiwiSaver plan is unaffordable.10 Sep 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Identity over experience reshapes Tāmaki Makaurau politicsOPINION: Oriini Kaipara's win shows a Māori preference for unapologetic representation.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'A p***y and a pair of t**s': Stuart Nash's vulgar description of womenThe sacked Labour Cabinet Minister made an appearance at NZ First's conference.09 Sep 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour open to ‘discussion’ about changing Reserve Bank rules to tolerate higher inflationLabour is open to tolerating a higher level of price increases.08 Sep 11:37 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
PoliticsLeft-wing parties could form Govt on new poll, but close race predictedAll parliamentary parties gained support, apart from Act.08 Sep 12:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mother pleads with immigration to allow son with Down syndrome into NZChristchurch chef seeks ministerial help to get her son into NZ.07 Sep 05:00 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
AucklandElectoral Commission reviews social media post by Te Pāti Māori MPOriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau seat last night, defeating Labour's Peeni Henare.06 Sep 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanAfter Investment Boost, Budget 2026 needs to be about polling boost – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: Treasury told ministers that years of cuts will be needed to maintain spending. 05 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsKoroneihana 2025: Kīngitanga 'immensely proud' of Māori Queen as she prepares for first public speechKoroneihana is taking place at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.04 Sep 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandPM enters Auckland housing debate, backs greenfield development on city fringeSeymour hosts meetings on infrastructure concerns amid up-zoning plans.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTPM apologises after MP takes issue with 'Indians, Asians, Black, Pākehā' campaigning for Labour in byelection'He seems to be offside not only with his leader but also with the new Queen.'04 Sep 12:59 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