PoliticsNZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisationThe leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis still forecasts tax cuts despite gloomy economic outlookThe new Government says it is committed to its tax cut plan despite the worsening economy.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA lawThe Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.20 Dec 05:34 AM
PoliticsSpeaker's apology to Chris Hipkins over Luxon TeslaApology followed exchange over Telsa owned by Luxon's wife.20 Dec 02:32 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis does it again: House erupts in laughter at Question Time gaffeThe quip follows a prior gaffe when she asked the then minister 'how big is his hole?'20 Dec 02:06 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pactAustralia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.20 Dec 01:16 AM
PoliticsResource management laws scrapped under UrgencyBishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.20 Dec 12:26 AM
Banking and financeAdrian Orr invokes ghost chips, MuldoonMigrant numbers and sluggish GDP are a real surprise, Orr admits.19 Dec 07:54 PM
PoliticsMoment of truth for Nicola Willis as she faces first Budget testNicola Willis says the country has had six years of economic mismanagement.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern's legacy: Barry Soper, Audrey Young on how former PM will be rememberedArdern quit politics in January in a surprise move pre-election.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work familyOPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Clever workarounds': Labour reveals list of 155 ‘fiscal cliffs’ left by NationalThe battle over irresponsible budgeting heats up as we close in on Mini-Budget day.19 Dec 05:14 AM
PoliticsGovt reveals when phones will be banned in schoolsThe Education Minister says the policy will apply from term two.19 Dec 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Brownlee off to a solid start as SpeakerOPINION: It's a tricky job, but so far the political veteran is making it look easy.18 Dec 11:59 PM
PoliticsSpeaker warns MPs after PM’s wife raised in debate over discounted TeslaBrownlee forbids further questions on topic; Luxon to fly to Australia tomorrow.18 Dec 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planningOPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon defends taxpayer funding for his te reo lessons after hypocrisy claimsLuxon says learning te reo will make him better at his job.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBoeing, Boeing, haere rā: The flexi-promises of Christopher LuxonThe words of Opposition came back to slap Luxon in the face in threes.18 Dec 05:33 AM
PoliticsSir Bill English to lead Kāinga Ora review, Luxon says te reo lessons make him better PMHousing Minister has received “worrying advice" about financial situation of Kāinga Ora.18 Dec 05:21 AM
Politics‘Embarrassing’: PM’s trip to Aus in doubt as he backtracks on using Boeing 757 relicsIt's far from the first time these planes have experienced issues.18 Dec 05:03 AM
PoliticsNZ spies watching group plot possible terror attack may have been unlawfulThe concerns are raised in a spy agency watchdog's 2023 report on NZSIS and GCSB activity.18 Dec 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Double standards': Taxpayers fund Luxon's Māori classesPrime Minister Chris Luxon has fallen foul of his own advice to the public service.17 Dec 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis' fiscal cliffs and the most boring week of my lifeI spent the last fortnight reading 2000 pages of Budget documents.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiledNicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Demonised target': Why the Government thinks its anti-gang laws won’t be misusedSafeguards needed to ensure anti-gang laws aren't applied to people with no gang links.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt and councils agree to kill $7.4b Wellington transport planThe Government and Wellington councils have put LGWM out of its misery.16 Dec 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: PM’s jibe at hungover journos as plane problems plague PetersMany had sore heads following Wednesday's party at Parliament - but not the PM.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNot quite a ‘ute tax’ - what the data says about the axed EV schemeIt was taxpayers, rather than ute drivers, who paid for Labour's now dead EV policy.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettPolitician of the Year 2023: Is it PM Chris Luxon or Winston Peters?The prize of politician of the year is about politics - and sometimes it's won ugly.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: It's a ship-show, but that's not a bad thing for NationalOPINION: It took an epic maritime mess to wrest the spotlight from Winston Peters.14 Dec 10:35 PM
PoliticsLuxon heckled to repay $8k Tesla subsidy as Govt ditches 'ute tax'The Government says it will publish a report on the EV law, but not before voting begins.14 Dec 05:47 AM
PoliticsMPs scrap over who is responsible for $3b Interislander disasterNZ First's Winston Peters tries to shift blame for project blowout.14 Dec 03:51 AM
PoliticsWatch: MPs urgently debate Interislander ferries’ upgrade project collapseQuestions expected to include the future of the Interislander ferries, GDP, three waters.14 Dec 01:37 AM
