BusinessWinston Peters ordered to pay $320k over failed privacy casePeters must pay six-figure sum to National MPs Paula Bennett and Anne Tolley.20 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandNZ First Foundation not operating, not taking donationsWinston Peters says the party is waiting on the results of an investigation.19 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandCollins 'not going to waste any time' on PetersNational Party leader Judith Collins has ruled out working with Winston Peters.19 Jul 07:27 PM
New ZealandPeters blasts 'woke pixie dust', Labour and Greens' inexperiencePeters critical of own coalition partners' inexperience, says NZ First is 'insurance'.19 Jul 02:35 AM
New ZealandBack to the future: NZ First unveils first policy – a universal family benefitThe policy was first implemented in the mid-1940s - NZ First wants to bring it back.19 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Are you a slow learner?' - Peters, Tame square off in TV interviewDeputy PM Winston Peters has blasted broadcaster Jack Tame for his use of Te Reo on air18 Jul 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Chaos everywhere': Peters lambasts state of NZ politics ahead of major speechPeters was taking potshots at both National and Labour at his party's conference.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins rules out working with NZ First - fires barb at Peters"I'm pretty clear - the caucus has decided it. That's the caucus view."18 Jul 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ First Coalition deal - The report cardOne of NZ First's significant gains for seniors is funded but not finalised.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandArdern distances herself from Peters' smelter buy-out commentsPeters suggested a buy-out of the smelter – Ardern suggested that's not on the cards16 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandSFO launches investigation into Labour Party donationsThe SFO is presently conducting four investigations over electoral funding allegations.13 Jul 05:48 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: NZ First's Shane Jones is praying for provincial votesWhat is Shane Jones preaching for NZ First's 2020 election campaign?12 Jul 07:35 AM
New ZealandShane Jones to Northland: Give me your votes, I'll bring you recoveryNorthland is shaping up to be NZ First's lifeline this election - the fight is on!12 Jul 04:05 AM
New ZealandOne new case of Covid-19; Cabinet MPs say time to start charging returneesThe latest case is a woman in her 20s who arrived in NZ on July 4.12 Jul 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBruce Bisset: The daggers are out - who wields them well and badly?The Minister for Throwing Money Around, Shane Jones, is a more artful dodger09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters denies hiring 'bad boys of Brexit'The pair of political operatives promise to cause 'mischief and mayhem' in the election.07 Jul 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChoosing childcare: How to decide what's best for your childTake a checklist when you're choosing daycare, but in the end it's love that counts.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeaked recording: NZ First blamed for delay in fishing boat cameras'This leaked call makes it abundantly clear ... NZ First was the key decision-maker.'30 Jun 09:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National closer to power than poll might suggestCOMMENT: Jacinda Ardern has choices over Health Minister David Clark.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'We could build light rail for under $1b' - tram specialist"We can build it for under $34m per kilometre": The Board managing director Kevin Smith.24 Jun 10:54 PM
New Zealand'This is MMP': PM responds to claims Govt 'tearing itself apart'National says the Govt is 'tearing itself apart' after major light rail concession.24 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandDisturbing question emerges in fatal Anzac Day helicopter crashTrio in an Iroquois were killed in the 2010 crash on their way to do a flyover.23 Jun 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nanny state' fears: NZ First blames Labour for blocking porn restrictionsThe proposal would have required households to "opt in" to watching pornography.22 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First MP: Firearms changes may have stopped terrorist from getting gun licenceManaging firearms licences will be taken off police and given to an independent authority.15 Jun 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsStoners or socially acceptable users? Views aired over legalising cannabisShould we be allowed to smoke and grow cannabis for recreational purposes?12 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Shane Jones, King of Hearts or king of pork barrels?Brace for shameless pork barrelling, populism from increasingly desperate NZ First.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRental deal turned sour: Did Winston get played?NZ First were blocking Labour's rent plan, but Andrew Little may have had the last laugh.12 Jun 05:42 AM
New ZealandAct Party: NZ First not saviours but enablers of gun law changesThe NZ First-Labour impasse has been settled over the second tranche of gun law reforms11 Jun 10:14 PM
New ZealandDefence Minister calls for independent review into police arming'Military cadets go through more rigorous training than frontline police' - Mark.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand99 days to go: Will NZ First and the Greens even survive?Act has had a boost, but NZ First and the Green Party have a fight ahead.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Where Winston Peters will hunt for votes this electionElection 2020 is coming - what will NZ First promise this election - and to who?06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First select Shane Jones as Northland candidateNorthland is considered the party's best chance to win an electorate seat.06 Jun 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: In 20 minutes, two contrasting faces of Winston PetersCOMMENT: New National leader Todd Muller is making political life easier for Peters.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of the Ardern GangCOMMENT: You know how the Marshall feels about the rules.05 Jun 05:00 PM