New ZealandArdern upbeat despite poll double whammyLabour dropped in two separate polls but Ardern says she takes heart in the numbers14 Oct 08:12 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Polls reveal voters think Labour is all noise not enough actionCOMMENT: Labour are in serious danger of taking a three-party deal and tanking it.14 Oct 06:15 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Worrying signs for Labour as PM cuts Justin Lester looseCOMMENT: If opinion polls are any indication, Labour could be suffering the same fate.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Ardern needs to halt the slideLabour needs to find something to claw back ground, or at least stop the slippage.14 Oct 07:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid CormackDavid Cormack: The winding paths to powerIf you look deeper at poll numbers, a different story begins to emerge.13 Oct 07:09 PM
New ZealandSushi shop door smashed in 'racist attack'Smashed door comes on top of losing customers due to construction work.13 Oct 04:15 AM
KahuMāori Party comeback bid: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer selected for critical Te Hauāuru seatMāori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is now in strong position to become party leader.12 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Will Labour steal a march from National?COMMENT: Tax is a touchy topic for Labour, but politics may force it to engage.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMatthew Hooton: Luxon's move could sabotage National in 2020COMMENT: Luxon's anointment as National's saviour spells bad news for Bridges.11 Oct 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour's bulldozing of the GreensThe Waihi mine decision showed how impotent the Greens could be, but might not hurt them.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirty new homes for homeless in MangereMonte Cecilia says a record 700 families sought housing support in the last year.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wants to hike your grocery bill': National go on attack over sugar taxAssociate Health Minister Peeni Henare says a tax should be "part of the consideration".09 Oct 03:23 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Coalition cardigan starting to unravelCOMMENT: Coalition Govts are a bit like the Fair Isle cardie mum used to knit for you.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Crackdown on junk food, drink to 'turn tide' on diabetesNew figures show diabetes now causes more than 1000 amputations a year in NZ.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBumper $7.5b surplus: Govt hints at spending spreeThe $7.5 billion surplus is $4b higher than the Govt expected in May's Budget.08 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt the 'golden egg' for housing investorsInvestors are targeting South Auckland with the express purpose of getting Govt money.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We can't live': Suffering patients plead for helpMiddlemore Hospital delays are leaving women suffering from endometriosis in daily pain.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWomen left in pain, doctor says 'we don't have enough' to help"I would be throwing up all the time. I would get migraines. I couldn't eat for days."04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: The policy that can tie NZ First to Labour and Greens for 10 yearsShifting Auckland's port makes economic sense - and political sense too.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCopy cats: Labour Party busted for plagiarismThe booklet contains at least 50 breaches of copyright.03 Oct 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand12 Questions: Phil Goff on ambitions, successes - and regretsAuckland Mayor Phil Goff talks about his political successes and his biggest regret.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: PM and the Nobel Peace PrizeCOMMENT: Decision from the five members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee is due.29 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionHosking: How Labour tanked a rock star economyCOMMENT: Labour's excuses don't wash with Mike Hosking.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe anti-Trump? Ardern's UN speech contrasts with Trump'sJacinda Ardern called for responsible use of social media. Was she talking to Trump?25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand40,000 'ghost houses': Council wants to use them for homelessThe 2018 Census found up to 40,000 empty homes in Auckland.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsCEOs pick Winston Peters as 'the voice of reason'Business chiefs say Peters and his party have had a moderating effect on Labour.24 Sep 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid CormackDavid Cormack: Labour can walk the walk but not talk the talkCOMMENT: Everyday New Zealanders are convinced that the economy is tanking - how absurd!23 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters speaks for those who object to victim-led approachCOMMENT: Three groups are in New Zealand First's immediate sights.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettLabour sex claims: Just as PM harnessed some calm, along came Winston...Your business may be Winston's business but his business is none of yours.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM defends trip abroad while storm at homeJacinda Ardern acknowledges the sexual assault scandal risks hurting NZ's reputation.18 Sep 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Twists and turns of climate change policyComment: Arguments over climate change policy have lasted a lifetime for some.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour sex assault: Top lawyer warns of 'kneejerk reaction' to allegationsMarie Dyhrberg QC says 'follow the evidence'.17 Sep 06:46 AM
New ZealandPM calls time on public exchanges over sexual assault claims'We do need to get away from this claims and counter-claim situation,' PM says.16 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandComplainant insists she told Labour panel she was sexually assaultedLabour volunteer repeats claims that she told the party of her sexual assault complaint.16 Sep 09:00 PM