New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
PoliticsPM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at electionLuxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.28 Jan 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Sick health system offers Labour best Govt attack optionOPINION: There is an opportunity here for Labour, but it will take a huge amount of work.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The year of 'yeah, nah, yeah' and Luxon's bid to get National back on trackLuxon kicked off his year of saying 'yes' with a week of clear air - it won't last long.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseNational and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to growOPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.24 Jan 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for BrownOPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.23 Jan 12:02 AM
PoliticsParliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demandTwo bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.21 Jan 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How timing of Luxon’s reshuffle affects National’s momentumOPINION: Health and cost of living are the two biggest issues facing New Zealanders.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?OPINION: Luxon's State of the Nation speech should outline urgent, bold reform.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDevonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, officesMajor intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sportsChris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The issues leaving the race debate in their dustOpinion: Much attention follows Treaty Principles Bill, but voters tell a different story.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'Absolute disgrace': Shane Jones blasts marae tikanga at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangiThe NZ First deputy leader said it was 'disgraceful’.06 Jan 07:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Dame Tariana Turia's inspirational interviewTariana Turia in her own words: 'We are never going to be separate.'05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentJack Tame on being 'hated', his infamous Winston Peters interview and his old neighbour Wayne BrownJack Tame: 'I was really chuffed that what I do was recognised as journalism'03 Jan 03:00 AM
KahuHorizons formally opposes Treaty Principles BillHorizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First minister Shane Jones loses tooth during House speechNZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TVWatch20 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuHow MPs turned Parliament’s final debate into a comedy showdownChristopher Luxon and David Seymour share laughs, taking jabs at coalition partners.19 Dec 06:28 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documentsNZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandApology after judge, celebrity doctor husband gatecrash NZ First Xmas partyRow erupts at exclusive private member's club, top judge rules on rude behaviour.17 Dec 11:10 PM
Kahu'No balls': Prime Minister urged to attend Waitangi amid safety concernsMāori leaders challenge PM to 'front up' at Waitangi, dismiss safety fears.17 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGerry Brownlee – the wit and grumpiness of Parliament’s SpeakerSome first-term MPs have particularly impressed the Speaker.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each otherWorking with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroadedOPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.16 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What next for the troubled foreshore and seabed law?The Government may want to push for direct negotiations rather than court settlements.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: See this Govt for what it is - NZ's not getting 'back on track'OPINION: On almost every indicator, things are heading in the wrong direction.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'Dashboard crap': Peters says he doesn't have quarterly plans, contradicting PMNZ First leader says comments referred to actions of previous Labour Government.12 Dec 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry planOPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.12 Dec 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right directionOPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Poll bump shows David Seymour's Treaty strategy is workingOPINION: In NZ we’ve had two years of per capita recession and we’re absolutely sick of it10 Dec 04:00 PM
SportNew law to protect NZ racing from offshore betting lossesWinston Peters' law will secure the TAB's online betting monopoly, boosting racing.08 Dec 11:17 PM
