PoliticsLet's rank this: Labour and National’s past and present campaign slogansEarlier slogans were more adventurous and included a surprising amount of punctuation.17 Aug 11:43 PM
Politics‘Serious concerns’: Little orders review of Immigration NZ visa scheme115 migrant workers found living in six overcrowded and unhygienic houses.17 Aug 07:18 AM
PoliticsSacked minister Stuart Nash wants more accountability for judges as he exits politicsThe Napier MP also condemned the 'disease' that has grown in NZ society.17 Aug 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The next National leader is not a problem but the deputy isOPINION: Nicola Willis is more respected than liked in National.17 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of Polls: Labour’s chances slip, NZ First’s chances improveLabour has a small chance of winning the election, according to the poll.17 Aug 05:26 AM
PoliticsNational says it will ‘fill the void’ on crime narrative if Govt data is unclearThe Police Minister says she's appalled by Mitchell's comments.17 Aug 04:33 AM
PoliticsGovernment unveils $20b transport plan - but fuel taxes going up 12 cents to pay for itFuel taxes are going up for the first time since 2020.17 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsNational and Act forget to vote against Parker’s ‘pet envy project’The Opposition accidentally had their votes recorded in favour of the bill.16 Aug 11:56 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis and the race for ŌhāriuNational’s deputy leader has her sights set on winning the western Wellington seat.16 Aug 11:03 PM
KahuNational Party wants review into contracts awarded to firm run by partner of Peeni HenareNational asks the public service commissioner to investigate Skye Kimura.16 Aug 09:15 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Hipkins and Peters are as bad as each otherOPINION: The two will say and do anything to get your vote this election.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionSimon Bridges: It’s time for business to raise its sightsOpinion: It’s time for business to raise its sights, up and out, and beyond our shores.16 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien O’Connor: Dealing with a tectonic shiftOPINION: Adapting and innovating has formed the foundation of our standard of living.16 Aug 04:59 PM
Politics'No natural justice': Former Green MP's barb against party in final speechElizabeth Kerekere addresses 'crybaby-gate' incident as she bows out of Parliament.16 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandElizabeth Kerekere makes final speech, decrying poor process in the Green PartyFormer Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere bowed out of Parliament in a mostly subdued speech that made only one barb against her former party. Video / Parliament TVWatch16 Aug 07:07 AM
PoliticsGovernment passes RMA replacement bills, ending 30 years of RMANational says it will repeal the laws by Christmas16 Aug 05:55 AM
PoliticsDavid Parker will not say whether he thinks Labour's GST policy will workLabour's former Revenue spokesman will only say he 'supports' the policy.16 Aug 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour a hapless whale to the sharks - and Hipkins is to blameOPINION: The sharks are the Greens and NZ First, who are ripping voters off Labour.16 Aug 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who will lead Labour if it loses the election?OPINION: Michael Wood and Kiri Allan would have been the obvious new leadership team.16 Aug 01:57 AM
PoliticsThree of Labour’s departing MPs give final speechesSpeeches include a call for more compassion for MPs: 'We are not robots.'16 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grantOPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Last Covid restrictions gone, protection is now up to usEDITORIAL: Govt's ditching of all virus mandates leaves health decisions to individuals.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour would need to double key welfare promise to account for inflationLabour's lift to the abatement threshold does not account for inflation.15 Aug 07:01 AM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandThis AI-powered pest-buster can pick kea from stoatClever traps that can pick pests from native species set to join NZ's war on predators.15 Aug 03:54 AM
KahuFinal push for Taranaki maunga deal before electionUri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.15 Aug 02:02 AM
PoliticsMP says quip about wife shopping not sexist - ‘I work 80-odd hours’Sam Uffindell also lamented cost of Tasty cheese, says he opts for Colby instead.15 Aug 12:21 AM
PoliticsNational and Act differ on paid partner leave as Labour estimates uptakeNational is keen on Labour's new policy for parental leave - if it can afford it.15 Aug 12:15 AM
Politics'Liar': Willis says Grant Robertson 'probably needs a lie down'Willis said she will not take defamation action against Robertson.14 Aug 11:56 PM
New Zealand80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in cityAdvocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticismOPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?14 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'I longed for this particular day' - PM removes final Covid-19 restrictions as experts assess future approachThe PM denied the move was linked to the upcoming election.14 Aug 05:00 PM