Politics'Small fry': Kelvin Davis on Meka Whaitiri’s defection from LabourLabour's Kelvin Davis has brushed off the shock departure of Meka Whaitiri.04 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandCar dealers waiting longer for new stock to arriveDelivery times have blown out by weeks as ships stack up off Australian ports.03 May 08:36 PM
PoliticsLabour minister's shock defection to Māori Party touted as turning point for electionIt comes as Te Pāti Māori threatens to take another seat off Labour.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Why Labour's playing nice with Whaitiri and Te Pāti MāoriLabour's being very nice to Te Pāti Māori after Meka Whaitiri's defection.03 May 05:00 PM
Politics‘Meka coming back to her whakapapa’: Why Whaitiri’s shock move makes senseThose familiar with Whaitiri's background and motivations weren't as surprised.03 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Very disappointing': PM yet to hear from former minister after shock defectionMeka Whaitiri announced her shock resignation from the Labour Party this morning.03 May 10:40 AM
PoliticsMahuta dodges big question hanging over NZ foreign policyNanaia Mahuta shifted her foreign policy closer to home.03 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettDefection or principle - why did Meka Whaitiri dump Labour for Te Pāti Māori?The question Meka Whaitiri has not yet answered is why she has switched parties.03 May 04:15 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggeredThe bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.03 May 03:37 AM
New Zealand‘A huge job’: $133m announced for silt removal in Hawke’s BayThe Government has announced a big package for the removal and disposal of cyclone silt.03 May 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMeka Whaitiri bails out: What it means for Labour's shrinking majorityMeka Whaitiri's shock step took even her Labour Māori caucus colleagues by surprise.02 May 10:15 PM
PoliticsPM blindsided as Cabinet minister jumps to Māori Party in shock moveHipkins is waiting for his minister to return his call amid speculation.02 May 05:17 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Labour Goverment fanning flames of divisionOpinion: When our leadership frames every issue as heroes and villains, no one wins.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhere exactly are clean car rebates going? Tesla drivers pocket $8k a carWhat cars are getting the biggest rebates, and where do their drivers live?02 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational pursues Labour’s alleged capital tax in rowdy Question TimeGovernment reaffirms that no new tax will be introduced as part of the Budget this month.02 May 05:55 AM
PoliticsGovt not planning to follow Australia’s vaping ban, Luxon open to 'all things'More Year 10 students than adults in NZ vape nicotine products daily.02 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsGovt taken advice on amnesty for overstayers, decision "quite soon"It comes amid reports controversial dawn raids are still occurring despite Govt apology.02 May 02:00 AM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
PoliticsTax: Weighing up what’s fair and what’s nextTax has been turned into a political football over new report.02 May 12:20 AM
Politics$80 million paid out on Teslas - Feebate EV scheme rejiggedThe Government will hike fees and cut rebates as the EV policy is too successful.01 May 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGender neutral loos, changing rooms progressively being increasedCouncils save money and make private spaces more inclusive with gender-neutral toilets.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJames Shaw: Time running out for final decisions on emissions pricingWith an election imminent, both sides concede it is possible a deal may go to the polls.01 May 07:40 AM
PoliticsMore than $300m in Auckland Fuel tax unspentNational is calling on the tax to go because the Council can't spent its revenue.01 May 06:54 AM
PoliticsHipkins to meet King and Sunak on coronation tripHipkins is expected to travel to Papua New Guinea and might meet US President Joe Biden.01 May 04:55 AM
PoliticsRobertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homesCyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.01 May 04:41 AM
PoliticsPM hints new Budget tax was considered by CabinetNational says Labour considered a CGT in the Budget - Chris Hipkins says wait and see.01 May 04:35 AM
PoliticsLeft wing Greens endorse Elizabeth KerekereKerekere's position has been bolstered by the endorsement of a Green faction.01 May 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on tax changesOpinion: Premium subscribers have their say.30 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Operation Tāmaki - Act's chances of toppling Simon O'ConnorProtest vote or strategic vote - why would National voters support Act in Tāmaki?30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: NZ's best public service bosses - and who's in line for the top jobOPINION: It may be time to appoint a woman to the top public service job.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsOpinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery planRural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAccess issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmersFarmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Plain wrong': Health Minister accuses Shane Reti of misleading on nurse exodusAyesha Verrall said Reti had deliberately ignored caveats in the numbers he had used.30 Apr 02:43 AM
PoliticsNational Party to pay nurses' student loans - if they stick aroundIt is one of a range of measures National has released today to address worker shortages.29 Apr 11:30 PM
