Politics'I didn’t appoint him': Collins looked at stripping KC's title over alleged 'appalling behaviour'Winston Peters says he is considering whether to take further action.18 Dec 02:21 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documentsNZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Dec 01:34 AM
Politics'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress packageMinister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.18 Dec 12:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relativeA new timeline has been revealed.18 Dec 12:40 AM
Kahu'No balls': Prime Minister urged to attend Waitangi amid safety concernsMāori leaders challenge PM to 'front up' at Waitangi, dismiss safety fears.17 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAnalysis: Treasury’s forecasts a grim warning to MPs and New ZealandersThe Government will need to convince New Zealanders to cut their cloth.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGerry Brownlee – the wit and grumpiness of Parliament’s SpeakerSome first-term MPs have particularly impressed the Speaker.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwardsOPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuOpinion: Why experts urge opposition to controversial Treaty BillAcademics' opposition to Treaty Principles Bill explained.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each otherWorking with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsFast-track Approvals Bill passes final reading in ParliamentIt's been a bumpy road.17 Dec 05:07 AM
PoliticsReviews of bootcamp participants’ death and abscondings not due until 2025One bootcamp participant died in a car crash, triggering another to abscond.17 Dec 04:24 AM
Politics‘Told nothing’: TPM leaders say they’re in dark about Manurewa Marae inquiry'I can’t even share anything with you. I have been told nothing.'17 Dec 03:43 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon comments on the Government's booksPrime Minister Christopher Luxon comments on the Government's books. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandMinister Willis discussing deterioration of the Government booksFinance Minister Nicola Willis discussing a large deterioration of the Government books.Watch17 Dec 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBarely alive in 2025: Treasury’s grim diagnosis Treasury shows the books will be in the red for the rest of the decade.17 Dec 01:47 AM
EconomyNo surplus in sight: Creative accounting used to mask deterioration in Govt booksDebt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.17 Dec 12:46 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Eight speeding tickets for ministerial cars – so who’s owned up?The speeding happened in Northland and Auckland.16 Dec 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting processTe Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.16 Dec 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroadedOPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.16 Dec 04:02 PM
PoliticsRoads in, social housing out as Govt forces councils ‘back to basics’The Government hopes to rein in years of high rates rises with its 'back to basics' drive.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Hooray for the Public Servant of the Year (and honourable mentions)OPINION: Hail and farewell to a forthright and compelling advocate for good leadership. 16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill Govt 'shift goalposts' on surplus, 2025 cuts details revealedMinisters have looked at changing the surplus measure and have begun 2025 cuts programme.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsManurewa marae inquiry: Findings secret until next year, will 'impact all public service'The findings are expected to 'impact all of the public service'.16 Dec 04:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon's final post-Cabinet press conference of yearIt's the final sitting week of Parliament. 16 Dec 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What next for the troubled foreshore and seabed law?The Government may want to push for direct negotiations rather than court settlements.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsYouth advocates hope PM delivers Christmas gift of stopping bootcamp plan'The gift we ask for this Christmas is that you kill the bill.'15 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister praises ‘outstanding’ response to gang tangi, compliance with patch ban ‘high’'If you break the law, expect a response.'15 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandLuxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votesThe PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.15 Dec 03:16 AM
PoliticsNew family and sexual violence action plan released by GovernmentThe plan details seven key areas of focus.14 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Politician of the Year 2024 - Why King of the Roads Simeon Brown beats the restOPINION: Getting things done is the criterion and one minister has been all action.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParliamentary limbo pauses the countdown to ChristmasExhausted MPs13 Dec 03:32 AM
PoliticsThree Strikes legislation passes final hurdle in ParliamentLegislation replaces the law repealed by Labour.13 Dec 01:44 AM
PoliticsThe winners and losers of local politics - who is at risk at next year's elections?On the Tiles: Local Edition runs through the big political winners and losers of 2024.13 Dec 12:49 AM