PoliticsPM defends Race Relations Commissioner donating to Kiri Allan’s election campaignAllan says as she was a backbench MP then, she had nothing to do with his appointment.21 Apr 02:19 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Government changes court rules for sexual assault victims'Part of our drive to make the justice system fairer for victims' - Kiri Allan21 Apr 12:41 AM
PoliticsGovernment ups fight against ram raiders with $9 million boost to retail supportRam raids have steadily declined from a peak mid-last year.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBig decline in 501 deportations as 'significant' announcement expectedPM Chris Hipkins travels to Australia tomorrow, new policy on citizenship issues imminent.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew harbour crossing may not include extra traffic lanesThe Government has conceded a crossing without traffic lanes is an option.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘Gaslighting’: National cries foul over Labour ad claiming 65pc drop in ram-raidsThe percentage decrease was calculated using police data on monthly ram-raids.20 Apr 05:46 AM
PoliticsAfter a range of scandals including that of Stuart Nash, Chris Hipkins has changed the Cabinet ManualThe Government's in-house rulebook has new lobbying rules.20 Apr 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Lucky someone didn’t get killed': Report into Parliament protest releasedThe Independent Police Conduct Authority found police were justified in their response.19 Apr 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Police top brass should answer to front line for protest handlingUnder-estimated and under-equipped: Top brass should answer to front line for protests.19 Apr 11:34 PM
PoliticsGovt moves ahead with wind farm and solar plansThe Government wants to make it easier to consent renewables.19 Apr 11:26 PM
OpinionPolitical lobbying: Time to tackle transparency and accessLobbying regulations are vital to any well-functioning democracy – it’s time NZ got some.19 Apr 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrifying': IPCA report on violent Parliament protest released'They were itching for a fight.'19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Managed retreat, emissions pricing could slip as election approachesThe Government is running out of time to fulfil some of its promises.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
PoliticsNats want to double RSE workers, add residency pathwaysIt also wants to ban foreign investment converting farms to forestry.18 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsFormer MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelectionInstead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsFirst National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorateHarete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.18 Apr 08:19 AM
PoliticsNational wants India trade deal, but MFAT officials scepticalMFAT says India won’t budge on dairy - that’s a problem for NZ.18 Apr 01:14 AM
PoliticsWealthy pay more tax than you think - reportA new report highlights the amount of tax paid by wealthy individuals.18 Apr 12:20 AM
PoliticsRussia responds as NZ joins condemnation over jailed Kremlin criticNanaia Mahuta says Aotearoa "stands in solidarity" with the Ukraine war dissident.18 Apr 12:18 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins reveals plans for King Charles III coronation and travel for major Nato summitHipkins has outlined New Zealand's plans to mark the coronation - and who will go.17 Apr 06:53 PM
PoliticsNZ First receives $100k in donations from rich-lister Auckland property developersThe two donors have given almost $500,000 to National and Act in recent years.17 Apr 07:38 AM
PoliticsLouisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti MāoriFormer Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.17 Apr 07:01 AM
PoliticsGovernment spending stoked inflation - Treasury paperA Treasury paper found the Government stoked inflation in 2021.17 Apr 06:17 AM
PoliticsOne less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 studentsTeacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.17 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Bloated bureaucracy’: Communications staff increase by 50 per cent since Labour took overCommunications staff working in the core public service have tipped over the 500 mark.16 Apr 10:57 PM
PoliticsSo long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern keeps Harry and Meghan messages secret - for nowJacinda Ardern has decided to keep three years of messages secret.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister’s comments on democracy concern Opposition amid water reform debateThe new model would deliver savings to households of between $2770-$5400 a year by 2054.16 Apr 07:06 AM
Politics"Heartbreaking": Households living over two years in emergency housing doubles in past yearIt comes as demand for social housing trends up again and cost of living bites.16 Apr 05:39 AM
PoliticsLawyer working in Abu Dhabi chosen as National candidate for Wellington CentralNational deputy leader Nicola Willis formerly stood in the seat but has moved electorates.16 Apr 12:42 AM
Politics‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.15 Apr 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Chippy forgets his linesParliament is in recess, but that hasn't stopped MPs from gaffing.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Tax question remains unanswered as Budget draws closerApril will be a big month for Budget hints.14 Apr 05:00 PM
