PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unityOPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsMāori King calls for hope over protest while dismissing Govt Treaty billIt was estimated more than 10,000 people from across the country attended the hui.20 Jan 05:51 AM
New ZealandSimeon Brown disappointed councils failed to provide water shortage info"Both mayors failed to respond", says the minister.19 Jan 11:22 PM
PoliticsGreens and Māori parties criticise Chris Luxon’s non-attendance at huiThe PM planned not to attend the hui, saying its 'not actually a political event per se'.19 Jan 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeState tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rentTotal arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of former Green MP Golriz GhahramanOPINION: Something is strange about a politician up on shoplifting charges.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsMan wins tussle with NZTA over ‘offensive’ licence plate with help from David Seymour, Simeon BrownThe 'balls' were in the Transport Minister's court, according to Seymour.19 Jan 04:08 AM
PoliticsThree events that will shape the Government’s relationship with MāoriIwi and hapū will meet over the next three weeks to make their positions clear.19 Jan 12:08 AM
PoliticsLeaked ministry advice: Proposed Treaty Principles Bill ‘highly contentious’The Justice Minister says there will be an investigation into the leak.18 Jan 11:11 PM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Shame on you’ - Protesters chant at National MPs leaving restaurantPro-Palestine protesters chant at MPs in the city for a caucus retreat.18 Jan 10:21 PM
KahuYouth encouraged to attend Māori King's Hui ā MotuRangatahi encouraged to attend hui to make their voices heard.18 Jan 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ignore ongoing Covid threat at our peril; female MPs and abuseOPINION: 'We have an enormous capacity to ignore things that harm us.'18 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon’s message to MPs: Stay focused, don’t mess it upThe Prime Minister was leading his party’s two-day caucus retreat in Christchurch.18 Jan 05:59 AM
PoliticsMinister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homesThe public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.18 Jan 04:17 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon urges Israel to follow law, as Israeli PM ponders flouting court on genocide caseAs the Israeli PM suggests country may flout court case, Luxon says it must follow law.18 Jan 03:15 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politicsLuxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.18 Jan 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Financial pressure': Chemist Warehouse store sparks concern among pharmacistsReturn of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.17 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyEV owners: RUCs will cost us twice what petrol car owners pay in fuel taxEV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.17 Jan 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational starts political year on high, as Christopher Luxon prepares first speechNational begins the year with caution - a few missteps and it could lose everything.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' signOPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier IslandDiscovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.17 Jan 03:13 AM
Politics'A huge loss for them': What Golriz's resignation means for the GreensThe MP was in her third term and held multiple portfolios before resigning.16 Jan 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe rise and fall of Golriz Ghahraman: refugee, human rights lawyer, former MPThe woman who was New Zealand's first refugee MP has resigned from Parliament.16 Jan 05:00 AM
PoliticsAct won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speakAct leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.16 Jan 04:57 AM
PoliticsNational soars in first poll of 2024, Chris Hipkins crashes to new lowA fresh poll has buoyed National as it heads into 2024.16 Jan 03:23 AM
PoliticsGhahraman resigns: Greens leaders tell of death threats, 'extreme stress'Green Party leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson held a press conference today.16 Jan 01:07 AM
KahuIwi leader rejects Shane Jones’ ‘moan session’ claimNational hui at Tūrangawaewae marae will be about "looking forward".15 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandGovernment rejects four voting changes as review landsPaul Goldsmith ruled out several recommendations, including lowering the voting age.15 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandGovt committed to Dunedin hospital, but $30m boost up in the airThe Government has not confirmed honouring its $30 million election pledge.15 Jan 10:08 PM
PoliticsComplaints over alleged groping in airport security pat-down went to the topTransport Minister gave go-ahead on review of airport security, before it was scrapped.15 Jan 04:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Scrapping Auckland light rail; Luxon must make tough decisionsOPINION: 'Once again, a burning congestion problem remains unaddressed.'15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reformOPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhat's next for Golriz Ghahraman: Expulsion? Resignation? Exoneration?The Green MP faces a police investigation into an alleged shoplifting incident.15 Jan 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCharter school plans: More radical than before - David SeymourDavid Seymour is planning to improve on the charter school model but unions are worried.12 Jan 04:00 PM