PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Don’t expect too much from Cop28OPINION: Like it or not, and Cop will not like it one bit, but the world needs oil.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsUN watchdog visits NZ, warning of war crimes in Gaza and calling for ceasefireThe UN Special Rapporteur spoke to MPs and diplomats in the Beehive Theatrette.21 Nov 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThree's a crowd: Why Luxon deserves some slack as coalition talks drag onIf Luxon gets the set-up wrong, he risks a Cabinet paralysed by disagreements and delays.21 Nov 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
PoliticsNew National MP celebrated victory for ‘stale, pale males’Cameron Brewer has apologised for 'a poor attempt at humour'.20 Nov 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Toxic relationship': The jobs nurses are doing instead of nursingReturning to work in the health system was like going back into an 'abusive marriage'.20 Nov 07:28 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spendingParty president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.20 Nov 05:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roadsOPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.20 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Significant milestone': New coalition Govt imminent as policy deal largely settledOne of the three party leaders suggested a final deal could be done in a day or so.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition talks: It looks like the new Govt will make history, but can it hold itself together?NZ has never had three large parties in Cabinet - how will it work?20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreedThe National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.20 Nov 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandHairdresser Rodney Wayne loses five salons in cutting blowRodney Wayne blasted the Labour government for making it difficult to get staff.19 Nov 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Congestion charging - Singapore's system laudedOPINION: Congestion charges have merit, but are they legal on state highways?19 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another weekThe caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.19 Nov 04:00 PM
LivePolitics'No end in sight': Hipkins hits out at time taken by Luxon to seal coalition dealThere is little indication of how far talks have progressed.19 Nov 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMinister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe BidenDamien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.19 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in GazaHis surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.19 Nov 02:23 AM
PoliticsMahuta says she could've had more support from key Labour ministersShe said she carried the weight of the Three Waters reform alone.18 Nov 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: This is not the way Luxon imagined his debut coalition talks would goYesterday was day 35 since the election. These talks are now the second longest since MMP.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon promises negotiations are in ‘last stages’ but hurdles still remainAnother meeting between the three leaders could be imminent.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Coalition incidents - hugs, shaving cuts and dog droolThe coalition talks have resulted in a fair share of incidents.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Winston Peters shows who will be boss in the next GovtLet’s face it, Peters has humiliated Luxon and Seymour over the past week and a half.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag onWinston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.18 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Coalition negotiators hanging tough - to a degreeOPINION: The three parties are executing a delicate tightrope walk.17 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial postsAnd Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ the loser as fears of resurgent Donald Trump sinks US trade announcementUS political dysfunction has scuppered the announcement of a trade pact with NZ17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher LuxonChristopher Luxon has been busy this week forming the Government.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'We’re very close': Luxon reveals plan to meet with Peters, Seymour together in coming daysPeters says a 'few more hours' needed before coalition agreement finalised.17 Nov 05:19 AM
Politics‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.17 Nov 02:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston accosted by stranger during media conferenceNZ First leader's surprise encounter after two-and-a-half-hour meeting with National.17 Nov 02:29 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiationsOPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.17 Nov 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis back Israel-Hamas ceasefireA new poll has shown an overwhelming majority of Kiwis want a ceasefire.16 Nov 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour schooled on Treaty referendumOPINION: An expert whose work David Seymour regularly cites has put the record straight.16 Nov 10:21 PM
