OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Is Chris Hipkins to be trusted on tax reform?OPINION: Labour's 'Wealth Tax Faction' has pressured Hipkins to act.26 Mar 04:58 AM
PoliticsChinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctionsThe Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.25 Mar 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Heartless and cruel' - Hipkins hits out at public sector job cutsLabour's Chris Hipkins has given his first major speech as Opposition leader.24 Mar 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials sayOfficials warned revenue, mainly fuel taxes, would need to double.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern slams politics of fear and takes veiled swipe at Winston PetersThe former PM said Asian Invasion attacks made by politicians in the 1990s were horrific.21 Mar 02:40 AM
Banking and financeGDP: It's official - we're in recessionRecession as a second quarter of contraction recorded, per capita numbers are even worse.20 Mar 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrant Robertson talks RBNZ, Covid and what he and Don Brash agree onMoving away from the OCR as the Reserve Bank’s primary tool is worth looking at, they say.20 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandDisability sector appalled by sudden restrictions on support fundingThe changes were announced with no warning and were effective immediately.19 Mar 03:00 AM
Freight and logisticsGovernment to slash road user charges for plug-in hybridsPlug-in hybrid owners will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart.19 Mar 12:45 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters rubs salt into wound with 'fiscal hole' claimOPINION: Peters' race comments aren't the only ones that likely gave the PM a headache.18 Mar 11:14 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi GermanyThe NZ First leader's comments were made during his State of the Nation address.17 Mar 07:19 PM
Politics‘Drunk uncle at wedding’: Hipkins hits back at Peters’ Nazi Germany commentsThe NZ First leader's speech was very similar to what he said during the campaign.17 Mar 04:35 AM
New ZealandGrant Robertson says his sexuality was a 'factor' in unsuccessful leadership bidsHe is set to give his departing address in Parliament this week.16 Mar 10:38 PM
PoliticsOops! Govt MPs vote for wrong amendment, accidentally cut proposed taxes for hybrid carsLabour and the Greens are chuffed Govt MPs accidentally cut taxes for hybrids.15 Mar 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Why the Ram Raid Bill won’t fix the problemOPINION: The bill ignores the context of the offending and how to intervene.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour MPs gather for first retreat after defeatLabour gets they lost, they don't know what to do next.14 Mar 02:54 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins speaks of 'new era' as Labour rebuildsThe party is licking its wounds at its retreat: dogged by talk of Trump, Putin and tax.14 Mar 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics100-day plan, tick. Eyes now turn to Budget, potential for broken promisesAll eyes are now on the Budget.13 Mar 04:00 PM
InflationDeal broken: Property investors to get slightly less tax relief than promisedThe interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PoliticsGang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first readingLabour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.07 Mar 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's road transport budget means big changes for roadsThe Government's $20b transport plan will fundamentally change our transport system.06 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen Newshub was on its knees, Peters turned the camera on himself: Sir Ian TaylorOPINION: Winston Peters has been making unfounded claims about media.04 Mar 07:58 PM
KahuGovernment forced to confront multiple Waitangi Tribunal claims across all kaupapaThe tribunal agrees te reo policies must be tested.04 Mar 07:30 PM
KahuLooking at the numbers, Dr Shane Reti's health plan for Māori doesn't add upOPINION: Chartered accountant Neil Woodhams looks at the Health Minister's budget.03 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandWhat's next for the chop in Govt's health reforms sights?Health Minister Shane Reti plans to scrap another key part of the Health NZ reforms.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repealHipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.28 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandGovt accused of treating Māori as ‘expendable’ in emotional debateParliament will go into urgency to debate the law change this afternoon.27 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandStuart Nash claims Labour Cabinet blocked his efforts for harsher gang policiesFormer Police Minister wants laws targeting gang assets to go further.26 Feb 04:21 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour's worst week highlights its existential crisisOPINION: The Labour Party's fortunes go from bad to worse.26 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand109,000 Kiwis on Jobseeker welfare for more than a yearThe PM says he's seen enough evidence to prove the use of sanctions should be ramped up.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonFarewell, Efeso Collins - a politician of heart and soul, dead at 49Simon Wilson reflects on the life and political integrity of Green MP Efeso Collins.21 Feb 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missedOPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.20 Feb 12:21 AM
Politics'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claimChristopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.17 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKate MacNamara: What did we get for the $3b spent on regional development?OPINION: Lies, damned lies and ministerial briefings on regional development.13 Feb 10:35 PM