PoliticsUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit New ZealandBlinken will be hosted in Wellington between July 26 and 27.21 Jul 12:17 AM
PoliticsEmissions reduction hole might not close in time for first carbon budgetThe Government may have to "borrow" emissions reduction to hit goals.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment dental grants increase five-fold after policy change'Because for a lot of people. They couldn’t smile because of [their teeth].20 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsPump-action shotguns among most common firearms in NZPump-action shotguns are available to those who pass firearms licence checks.20 Jul 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Out of control’ crime? What latest statistics say about Christopher Luxon’s claimAnalysis: 70% of us live free of crime, says the only survey that counts unreported crime.20 Jul 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe shouting and the ‘slush fund’: Inside John Tamihere’s donations stoushHigh-stakes political donations dispute still sees regulators in the dark.19 Jul 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The $35 question looming over Labour’s tax policyOPINION: Labour's tax policy is coming - here's what they need to answer.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsStuck with the status quo: Where are National and Labour's big ideas?Our major political parties seem unwilling to rock the boat.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat drives Christopher Luxon? The full story of the man who wants to be PMMany voters say they don’t know much about him. We went looking for more.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Election a chance for a fresh approach as crises loomOPINION: Those profiting from the status quo have no incentive to change it.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsFears of fuel tax hikes ahead of transport budget publicationThere are fears the Government will announce fuel tax hikes in the next six weeks.19 Jul 09:13 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister quickly corrects answer to ParliamentAyesha Verral admitted her office had withheld health data from being released.19 Jul 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Third time lucky after fraught start on PM's tough on crime adventureThe closer the election, the more ministers warmed up to getting tough on ram raiders19 Jul 06:46 AM
PoliticsChildren’s Commissioner ‘frustrated’ at Govt plans for more youth ‘prison-like facilities’It comes as a NZ delegation to the UN speaks of reducing youth secure care facilities.19 Jul 05:31 AM
PoliticsNew ram raid offence in PM’s crime crackdownIt's the third law and order announced by the Government this week.19 Jul 01:18 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Act MPs not tossing toys after surprise list demotionsThe latest poll had Act getting 15 seats with 12 per cent of the party vote.19 Jul 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour laughs as Christopher Luxon says he's ready for 'years' in oppositionThe National leader put his foot in it big-time on his first day back from recess.18 Jul 06:48 AM
Politics‘Lost the plot’: Act founder not voting for former partyThe party's current leader isn't too fazed by the comments.18 Jul 04:45 AM
PoliticsMichael Wood ‘cast a shadow’ over public’s trust in MPs - inquiryWood resigned as a minister after he failed to declare a significant portfolio of shares.18 Jul 04:04 AM
PoliticsEmbattled MP Michael Wood referred to privileges committeeBoth MPs have vowed to "crack on" in their roles focused on the election ahead.18 Jul 02:08 AM
PoliticsNZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusationsSolomon Islands PM says NZ has failed in its aid commitment; NZ Government disagrees.18 Jul 02:03 AM
Politics‘That’s life’ - Grumpy National and Labour MPs return to ParliamentLabour and National MPs do not appear refreshed after a bruising break.18 Jul 01:28 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policyIt comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.18 Jul 12:09 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcementChris Hipkins has historically criticised the use of rhetoric in commentary on crime.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The PM’s Stockholm Syndrome and National’s potholesOPINION: Why aren't we debating what could really make a difference this election?17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins enters 'tough on crime' space, seeks to turn around tough pollsIt comes as a poll overnight showed Labour's slide slowing, but Nats/Act able to govern.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls: Race tightens with National only just ahead of LabourThe major parties are almost neck and neck in the countdown to the October election.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Upgrade roads denied Budget top up - Robertson discussed funding with WoodNational wants Labour to come clean on whether roads will be cut.17 Jul 08:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettDo the polls show Christopher Luxon is finally coming right?A bonanza for the small parties as National and Labour fail to fire.17 Jul 07:39 AM
PoliticsBuilding 'a cultural bridge' with ChinaSir Richard Taylor will be going to farewell his Chinese 'twin' while he is in America.17 Jul 06:40 AM
PoliticsNational, Act able to form Government in new poll, justThe poll comes after two different polls last week showed falls for Labour and National.17 Jul 06:08 AM
Politics'Kiwis have had a gutsful': PM hits out at rising youth crime in policy revealLaw and order is shaping up as the theme of this week for the Government.17 Jul 04:51 AM
PoliticsGreen Party vows to return stolen land to Māori'The Aotearoa we know today has been built off of Māori land' - co-leader Marama Davidson.16 Jul 11:28 PM
PoliticsHipkins defends NZ teaming up with Australia and othersChris Hipkins says three principles will guide NZ’s relationship with China.16 Jul 09:16 PM
