PoliticsEmbattled MP Michael Wood referred to privileges committeeBoth MPs have vowed to "crack on" in their roles focused on the election ahead.18 Jul 02:08 AM
PoliticsNZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusationsSolomon Islands PM says NZ has failed in its aid commitment; NZ Government disagrees.18 Jul 02:03 AM
Politics‘That’s life’ - Grumpy National and Labour MPs return to ParliamentLabour and National MPs do not appear refreshed after a bruising break.18 Jul 01:28 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policyIt comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.18 Jul 12:09 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcementChris Hipkins has historically criticised the use of rhetoric in commentary on crime.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The PM’s Stockholm Syndrome and National’s potholesOPINION: Why aren't we debating what could really make a difference this election?17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls: Race tightens with National only just ahead of LabourThe major parties are almost neck and neck in the countdown to the October election.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins enters 'tough on crime' space, seeks to turn around tough pollsIt comes as a poll overnight showed Labour's slide slowing, but Nats/Act able to govern.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Upgrade roads denied Budget top up - Robertson discussed funding with WoodNational wants Labour to come clean on whether roads will be cut.17 Jul 08:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettDo the polls show Christopher Luxon is finally coming right?A bonanza for the small parties as National and Labour fail to fire.17 Jul 07:39 AM
PoliticsBuilding 'a cultural bridge' with ChinaSir Richard Taylor will be going to farewell his Chinese 'twin' while he is in America.17 Jul 06:40 AM
PoliticsNational, Act able to form Government in new poll, justThe poll comes after two different polls last week showed falls for Labour and National.17 Jul 06:08 AM
Politics'Kiwis have had a gutsful': PM hits out at rising youth crime in policy revealLaw and order is shaping up as the theme of this week for the Government.17 Jul 04:51 AM
PoliticsGreen Party vows to return stolen land to Māori'The Aotearoa we know today has been built off of Māori land' - co-leader Marama Davidson.16 Jul 11:28 PM
PoliticsHipkins defends NZ teaming up with Australia and othersChris Hipkins says three principles will guide NZ’s relationship with China.16 Jul 09:16 PM
PoliticsAct Party list: Some big falls and a few surprisesThe party is on track to substantially increase its current offering of 10 MPs.16 Jul 05:38 AM
PoliticsUK signs up to Asia Pacific free trade agreement, including NZSix other countries have applied to join, including Ukraine and China.16 Jul 05:07 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Chris Hipkins launches Labour Party's election campaign sloganHipkins also reasserts focus on 'bread and butter' and 'cost of living' issues.16 Jul 02:45 AM
PoliticsPothole Repair Fund: National's $500m pledge to fix 'shocking state' of roadsGovt says National created problem by freezing road maintenance.16 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Ugly economic data adds to Labour’s week of woesOpinion: Last week was a bad one for the Government.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal act of service: Sir Wira Gardiner’s role in court case to improve veterans' lotSir Wira gave his mana and name to a legal case as a koha to others who served.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Vindication for Nicola Willis, Luxon gets a Barbie photo opNicola Willis' April prophesies were right all along, and why was Luxon in a Barbie box?15 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt scrapped Working for Families reform at Budget timeWorking for Families changes were at the heart of Minister Sepuloni's Budget bids.15 Jul 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Hipkins right to scotch wealth tax, but polls have Labour at tipping pointHipkins is hoping his caucus got a short, sharp lesson from bad polls. They need one.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Campaign features present problems but also possibilitiesThere is some substance amid the negativity.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On nursing, tax reform, crime, train travel and crossing the harbourOpinion: Premium Debate on the Government and tax reform.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns of ‘unsustainable’ Defence Force staff costs, but govt. boosted wages anywayDespite low pay forcing people to quit, Treasury said staff costs were 'unsustainable'.13 Jul 06:41 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: Big pharmacies could pocket up to $70m from free prescriptions - TreasuryFree prescriptions policy costed just days before Budget went to Cabinet.13 Jul 04:38 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour keeps the status quo on tax, but has it shot itself in the foot?OPINION: Hipkins was 'spooked' by the tax switch idea.13 Jul 03:33 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins eyes new tax policy as poll struggles biteNational's Chris Luxon says Labour's move to rule out wealth tax is "desperate politics".12 Jul 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Labour not out of the woods yet on taxLabour wants to put the wealth tax to bed, but it can't.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt’s $108m spend-up on office renovations and refurbishments$14,200 for a wardrobe unit and $22,700 for a bookcase at the Ministry of Justice.12 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘An easy scapegoat’: The big factors that could spell more bad polling for LabourThe country might be in a technical recession, but for many the worst is yet to come.12 Jul 07:28 AM
