Labour, Greens warn of escalating risks as Govt deploys military to Red Sea
Fears NZ getting bogged down in Middle East conflict.
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NZ sending Defence Force team to Middle East to provide maritime security in Red Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the military deployment today.
'Awakened the taniwha': PM expecting strong challenges from Māori at Rātana
Two of the three coalition partners will be attending the annual Rātana celebrations.
Surf Life Saving NZ appeal for funds as beach crowds hit pre-Covid levels
The hot weather has led to packed beaches across NZ, but lifeguards are feeling the heat.
Huge turnout for Hui-ā-Motu 'no surprise'
Whanganui iwi travelled to Tūrangawaewae just “to be there”.
Government 'committed to relationship that Treaty of Waitangi promises'
'We want to do more to deliver for Māori. And we’re getting on with the work to do that.'
Simon Wilson: Empathy, accountability and abuse in shoplifting accusations
OPINION: Some rules for good behaviour in the bad world of politics.
Letters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZ
OPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.
Derek Cheng: Political battle lines are being drawn
Politics is taking centre stage again after a summer hiatus. What are the key issues?
Fifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATs
OPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.
Urgent inquiry granted into plans to end Māori Health Authority
The claim says Māori would be prejudicially affected by the move.
Why the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unity
OPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.
Māori King calls for hope over protest while dismissing Govt Treaty bill
It was estimated more than 10,000 people from across the country attended the hui.
Simeon Brown disappointed councils failed to provide water shortage info
"Both mayors failed to respond", says the minister.
Greens and Māori parties criticise Chris Luxon’s non-attendance at hui
The PM planned not to attend the hui, saying its 'not actually a political event per se'.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman
OPINION: Something is strange about a politician up on shoplifting charges.
State tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rent
Total arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.
Man wins tussle with NZTA over ‘offensive’ licence plate with help from David Seymour, Simeon Brown
The 'balls' were in the Transport Minister's court, according to Seymour.
Three events that will shape the Government’s relationship with Māori
Iwi and hapū will meet over the next three weeks to make their positions clear.
Leaked ministry advice: Proposed Treaty Principles Bill ‘highly contentious’
The Justice Minister says there will be an investigation into the leak.
Watch: ‘Shame on you’ - Protesters chant at National MPs leaving restaurant
Pro-Palestine protesters chant at MPs in the city for a caucus retreat.
Youth encouraged to attend Māori King's Hui ā Motu
Rangatahi encouraged to attend hui to make their voices heard.
Letters: Ignore ongoing Covid threat at our peril; female MPs and abuse
OPINION: 'We have an enormous capacity to ignore things that harm us.'
Christopher Luxon’s message to MPs: Stay focused, don’t mess it up
The Prime Minister was leading his party’s two-day caucus retreat in Christchurch.
Minister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homes
The public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.
Christopher Luxon urges Israel to follow law, as Israeli PM ponders flouting court on genocide case
As the Israeli PM suggests country may flout court case, Luxon says it must follow law.
Christopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politics
Luxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.
'Financial pressure': Chemist Warehouse store sparks concern among pharmacists
Return of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.
EV owners: RUCs will cost us twice what petrol car owners pay in fuel tax
EV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.
National starts political year on high, as Christopher Luxon prepares first speech
National begins the year with caution - a few missteps and it could lose everything.
Editorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' sign
OPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.
Locals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier Island
Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.
'A huge loss for them': What Golriz's resignation means for the Greens
The MP was in her third term and held multiple portfolios before resigning.
The rise and fall of Golriz Ghahraman: refugee, human rights lawyer, former MP
The woman who was New Zealand's first refugee MP has resigned from Parliament.