PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsHistoric Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fightersThe Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.18 Feb 07:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defenceThe Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.18 Feb 03:51 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policyPotaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'18 Feb 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Prime Minister’s long, slow walk to oblivionOPINON: The PM's Act and NZ First problems are far more damaging than he seems to know. 17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsSeymour says there was ‘overlap’ during teacher only-day crackdown, no overstepHe stressed teacher-only days need the Minister of Education's approval.16 Feb 07:18 PM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's hypocrisy regarding the banking sector is staggeringOPINION: For too many New Zealanders, opening a bank account is a struggle.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Overstepping’: Education Minister backtracks David Seymour’s teacher-only day crackdown'I think he knew at the time he was overstepping ...'15 Feb 11:09 PM
PoliticsGovt’s new tourism push to entice more Aussie holidaymakers to NZ'This campaign will encourage more of our neighbours to book now and come on over.'15 Feb 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: A weak PM, a faltering economy and coalition partners off the leashOPINION: Seymour is openly defiant because he knows Luxon won’t do anything.15 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on trackOpinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.14 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Can PM grow his way out of a buyer’s remorse election?OPINION: The coalition has had one of the most torrid weeks since it took office.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why bipartisan cooperation is key to NZ’s infrastructure futureChris Bishop has invited Barbara Edmonds to join the Infrastructure Summit in March.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour eyes swift return to Government – but may need to woo NZ FirstOPINION: Te Pāti Māori is perhaps the biggest threat to Labour’s chances.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.12 Feb 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisisOPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.12 Feb 11:18 PM
PoliticsJust 573 families getting full $150 childcare tax creditThe Government said 21,000 are eligible.12 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperOpinion: Luxon’s tightrope walk with Act’s SeymourSeymour's recent antics include a controversial letter and a Parliament stunt.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Time for Kiwis to change their attitude to state housing tenantsOPINION: A very small number of tenants cause serious disruption for their neighbours.12 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The folly of foreign investmentOPINION: 'This is madness on a grand scale.'11 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins warns public sector leaders: Don’t speak gobbledegook, go easy on the flow charts'Keep your superior language skills for those who will appreciate them.'11 Feb 04:54 AM
Politics'Need more civil disagreement': Luxon, Seymour attempt to hose down any suggestion of riftDavid Seymour has apologised for one of his antics.11 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after poll and David Seymour tensionsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the Mike Hosking Breakfast after poll, David Seymour tensions.Watch10 Feb 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Rumble in the coalition – is tension between Seymour, Luxon heading to boiling point?OPINION: Luxon let his frustration show and Seymour bit back.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTwo new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong directionThe polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings10 Feb 06:00 AM
Politics'Know all the facts': Seymour hits back at PM after his Polkinghorne letter judged 'ill-advised'The Act leader has not held back in his response to the Prime Minister's criticism.10 Feb 04:50 AM
PoliticsPlease invest: PM’s message to world as year’s first ‘action plan’ releasedGovt's plan has 40 points across the economy, law and order and public service.10 Feb 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The one reason Seymour escaped resignation over Polkinghorne letterOPINION: His behaviour comes very close to Maurice Williamson's, who paid a heavy price.09 Feb 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouWe should examine whether privatisation is a good ideaOPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon pays steep price for Seymour's Treaty Principles BillLuxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.07 Feb 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Regulatory Standards Bill is extreme and unjustifiedMinister David Seymour claims 'most of New Zealand’s problems' stem from poor regulation.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impactAt 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.06 Feb 06:54 AM