Auckland'Strong anger': Ex-Cabinet minister warns Auckland housing plan could cost Nats votesPlan Change 120 would enable up to two million homes across Auckland suburbs.12 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis cannot win a fiscal fight with Ruth RichardsonOPINION: The minister's suggested debate with the Nat political veteran is a lose-lose.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Politics'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits backThe Finance Minister has a fiscal scrap on her hands and a debate-date dilemma too.11 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandTaxpayers' Union releases fudge taking swipe at Nicola WillisThe Finance Minister has responded, saying she would not comment on silly stunts.11 Dec 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and rightOPINION: The Finance Minister has taken the fight back to TPU chairwoman Ruth Richardson.10 Dec 11:28 PM
PoliticsParliament ponders a social media regulator and ban on alcohol adsSelect committee looks at social media harm as Australia's under-16 ban begins.10 Dec 10:38 PM
Politics'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage ratesWestpac is the first of the banks to move. 10 Dec 02:56 AM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
Politics‘In defence of Mark Mitchell’: Hipkins says ‘absolutely feasible’ minister didn’t see McSkimming emails The Labour leader explained the process around how emails are handled.08 Dec 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Poll shows support parties reshaping political landscapeOPINION: The Government had plenty of good news in the latest 1News poll.08 Dec 05:58 AM
PoliticsNew political poll: Greens, TPM lose chunk of support The poll is one of the last major polls of 2025.08 Dec 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Tense year ahead as tight Budget, health costs and climate targets collideNicola Willis has just $2.4b new spending to spread across the 2026 Budget.08 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCatherine Wedd confirmed as National’s Tukituki candidate for 2026 electionFirst-term MP Catherine Wedd will be asking for another three years in the seat.08 Dec 03:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: Key Māori leader, Education Minister hold joint press conference despite opposite views on Treaty issue Stanford and Papa held a joint media stand-up inside Parliament.08 Dec 02:57 AM
PoliticsLuxon dismisses need for wider McSkimming inquiry after questions about ministers’ knowledgeLuxon fielded questions about allegations made by the former police boss.08 Dec 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-upA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.07 Dec 10:34 PM
PoliticsCoster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'The former Police Commissioner has spoken for the first time about the scandal.06 Dec 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Finally the Paris Climate Agreement charade is as good as overOPINION: Nicola Willis has signalled New Zealand will not spend $23b overseas on trees.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarbara Edmonds: Future Fund plan swaps property speculation for innovationOpinion: Labour plans a New Zealand Future Fund to invest in Kiwi infrastructure.06 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: National would be nuts to dump Luxon as PM nowOPINION: Party history shows leadership coups rarely end well.05 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessFinance Minister warns global AI bust could trigger NZ’s next shockHer $9.5b annual debt interest bill mirrors new defence spending commitments.05 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Blame game on Willis and Luxon exposes deeper crisis in economic reformOPINION: Taxpayers’ Union set to turn its guns on Coalition’s shocking economic record.04 Dec 04:05 PM
PoliticsMPs’ Spotify Wrapped: Luxon loves Zach Bryan, Bishop backs Aussie rock band, Labour MP’s passion for the Pacific Other top artists for politicians include Shania Twain, Stan Walker and The Superjesus.04 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendationsA tougher 2050 net-negative goal for carbon dioxide has been rejected.04 Dec 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of woodOPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate. 03 Dec 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement village law shake-up: reform coming, finallyWhen the law changes, companies won't be able to keep money for more than 12 months.03 Dec 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry reveals only 12 non-financial sanctions applied to beneficiaries in six monthsThe total compares with more than 12,000 financial sanctions in half that time.03 Dec 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour warns National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset reviewLabour and the Greens fear the Government is softening the public for privatisations.03 Dec 03:41 AM
PoliticsAndrew Ketels steps down as Act chief of staff after decade in politicsHe helped grow Act from under 1% in polls to 11 MPs at the Cabinet table.03 Dec 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLies, conspiracy theories and a scone – tempers flare in parliamentary clashMPs clashed in Parliament this morning, hurling insults at each other.02 Dec 12:28 AM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
