New ZealandNats' leadership race: Luxon is running, and has the edge on rival Simon BridgesThe National Caucus will meet to decide its new leader on Tuesday.28 Nov 07:55 AM
EconomyFormer PM Jim Bolger decries 'obscene' inequality"Some are obscenely rich, others going to food kitchens": Bolger pleads for new vision.27 Nov 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather Du Plessis-Allan: Arguing the case for Luxon as leaderAnd here's the best pick for deputy ...27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsKey pleads Luxon case to MPsNewcomer MP Chris Luxon appears to be inching towards putting his name forward.27 Nov 12:55 AM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Five silver linings to National's leadership spillSince last year's election, pundits have been speculating on the future of Judith Collins.26 Nov 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The risk in a leadership tilt for Chris LuxonThe job is open, the hustle has begun, but would Chris Luxon still be better to wait?26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Can doctor save party on life support?National is wounded and hurting after internal struggles and division this week.26 Nov 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the battle to be National's leader - phone calls, allies and enemiesNational MPs are spending a long weekend waiting on Chris Luxon to make up his mind.26 Nov 04:01 AM
PoliticsHe's running. Bridges puts hat in National ringSimon Bridges is running for the National leadership.25 Nov 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Not my intention': Jacqui Dean surprised by Judith Collins' actionsConversation with now former party leader Judith Collins occurred "some weeks ago".25 Nov 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Who will lead the bedraggled heap of National?Simon Bridges was about to execute the perfect coup. Has Judith Collins now torpedoed it?25 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Few political hit jobs have been so badly executedOPINION: It was like a script straight from Pink Panther and bumbling French inspector.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Judith Collins' legacy is a smoking ruinOPINION: Our editorial on the demotion of Simon Bridges and ousting of Judith Collins.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhose turn now? The six contenders for the National leadershipIt comes after Judith Collins was crushed by her own party.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a role of the board': Goodfellow email contradicts claim; Collins dumpedJudith Collins was dumped after an attempt to discipline Simon Bridges backfired.25 Nov 05:43 AM
New ZealandMcKelvie 'extraordinarily uncomfortable' with Bridges demotion"I've been through five of these now and I don't enjoy them at all."25 Nov 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate, not something I wanted to hear': Jacqui Dean on Bridges' commentsDean said Bridges' comments have played on her mind.25 Nov 12:34 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins' out: Bowled after 499 days at the helm of the National PartyHer time at the helm has been dogged by controversy and missteps.24 Nov 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: Collins gone by lunchtime - has she taken National down with her?In trying to bury Simon Bridges, Collins has brought manure down on the whole party.24 Nov 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Will not tolerate harassment': Jacqui Dean laid complaints against BridgesBridges has been demoted and 'relieved of his portfolio responsibilities.'24 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins 'truly desperate' to retain leadership: Bridges on his demotionBridges has been demoted and 'relieved of his portfolio responsibilities'.24 Nov 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJudith Collins kicks off technology policy process with Peter Beck and othersParty embarks on 'listening' exercise.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs Act's high polling here to stay? Judith Collins isn't sureJudith Collins ponders whether Act's stratospheric polling is permanent.24 Nov 01:26 AM
PoliticsPM's 'fear' leading to Dr Seuss rules and Covid rabbit holes - CollinsJudith Collins unloaded on the Government's continued Covid restrictions.22 Nov 11:18 PM
New ZealandWarning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health expertsWarnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.18 Nov 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Living hell': Eviction ban protecting violent state tenants unlawful - lawyer'The state is supposed to protect its citizens.'17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges' road back to National leadership hits potholeMPs wary of Bridges low popularity have come up with a Plan B.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational predicts 'summer of chaos' in traffic light, Auckland border systemThere's too much confusion and Aucklanders need some relief, Collins says.17 Nov 02:02 AM
PoliticsJudith Collins admits 'horrible job' of opposition comes with polling hitBut reversing National's fortunes is not just down to the leader, she says.16 Nov 11:29 PM
PoliticsNational distances itself from ex-MP following anti-vax opinionsIn the video's comments section, he encourages people to share it far and wide.16 Nov 07:37 AM
BusinessFormer National Cabinet minister John Luxton diesThe dairy industry loses a highly respected contributor.16 Nov 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIndependence of three waters review questionedThree waters reviewer founded a firm which has already contracted staff to the reforms.16 Nov 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | How students can catch up with lost class timeOPINION: National education spokesman outlines his plan to get schools back on track.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: When and how Simon Bridges could take down Judith CollinsSimon Bridges' coup is a slow burner, but the people and timing are falling into place.12 Nov 04:00 PM