Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon just chose to disagree with two-thirds of his own voters
OPINION: Is it possible for us to have a Treaty debate without resorting to violence?
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNational Party
Boost in support for Act leader David Seymour and party in latest poll
David Seymour appears to have benefited from the Waitangi Day events' heated atmosphere.
Fran O’Sullivan: Wellington Club's Machiavellian games pose risks for leaders
OPINION: Wellington Beltway’s slippery shoals can complicate quest for seasoned leaders.
Claire Trevett: David Seymour pushed his luck, Luxon punched back
Seymour's attempt to cast doubt on the Prime Minister's word was the foul of the week.
Ex-Health NZ boss has advice for Reti: Just keep it simple, Shane
OPINION: Former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell has suggestions for the new Health Minister.
No cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossing
Auckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.
Audrey Young: The woman who saved Luxon from disaster at Waitangi
OPINION: The PM's day would have been much worse if he wasn't able to speak at all.
Wayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projects
It comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.
National’s one-size approach to crime will create more victims - Tamatha Paul
Greens justice spokeswoman says cultural reports help rehabilitate inmates.
Green spokesman roles keep MP out of race
Major portfolios keep Teanau Tuiono out of Green leadership race.
Opinion: Minimum wage increase is actually a cut
OPINION: This minimum wage increase is, in fact, a real-term cut in incomes.
Chummy texts between top cop Andrew Coster and new police minister revealed
National's tough-on-crime stance had the Police Commissioner's job in the spotlight.
GP clinic writes candid letter to patients explaining fee increase
GPs are taking out new mortgages and hiking fees as funding doesn't cover their costs.
Govt defends new consenting bill, after Labour slams it as ‘Muldoonist’
Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.
Spending limits for next Budget to be revealed
Finance Minister Nicola Wills will drop two key Budget dates on Monday.
'Gangs are not above the law' - Govt set to announce details on gang patch ban
"The gangs are not above the law," Police Minister Mark Mitchell said.
Coughlan: Why Luxon cannot stop voters having their say on Act's bill
OPINION: One way or another, voters will have a say on the Treaty bill.
'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel tax
Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.
‘No evidence’ cultural reports worked - Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith
Goldsmith says the Crown will no longer pay for cultural reports.
School phone ban: 'Students seem to be okay with it'
The phone ban is not set to go into effect until term 2.
'Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?
Smoking has been an issue for the Government - but did anyone ask them to focus on it?
Claire Trevett: Luxon declares Treaty Principles Bill a dead duck walking before it's even born
OPINION: Anger about David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill was palpable at Waitangi.
PM rules out support beyond Select Committee for Treaty Principles Bill
The PM made his stance on the bill clear in his post-Cabinet conference.
Govt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offenders
The Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.
Richard Prebble: No court has ever said the Treaty created a legal partnership
OPINION: Laws are what are passed by Parliament as interpreted by the courts.
Act launches campaign to twist National's arm on Treaty referendum
The Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.
James Mahoney: David Seymour's plan is to entrench English version of Te Tiriti into law
OPINION: Seymour believes that democracy is the only successful form of government.
'No regrets' - Christopher Luxon doubles down on reusing speech
Parts of the PM's speech were copied word-for-word from last year's speech.
Tama Potaka - te reo Māori as a fundamental part of our country’s DNA
Māori Development Minister says Māori will benefit under National.
Don’t come to talk at us about us, Northland MP tells Government
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's advice to the Government - ignore us at your peril.
Simon Wilson at Waitangi: A decent chunk of the nation has come together. This is us
OPINION: We came together in great numbers on Waitangi Day. For what?
How similar are Luxon’s 2023 v 2024 Waitangi speeches? Sections copied word for word
The Prime Minister says the repetition was deliberate.
Christopher Luxon: We must go forward as one country, there is more that unites us than divides us
Prime Minister's pledge to all New Zealanders
Simon Wilson: Christopher Luxon’s outrageous Waitangi speech
OPINION: The PM failed to rise to an historic occasion at Waitangi yesterday.