PoliticsGovt defends new consenting bill, after Labour slams it as ‘Muldoonist’Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.08 Feb 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpending limits for next Budget to be revealedFinance Minister Nicola Wills will drop two key Budget dates on Monday.08 Feb 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoughlan: Why Luxon cannot stop voters having their say on Act's billOPINION: One way or another, voters will have a say on the Treaty bill.08 Feb 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel taxTransport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.07 Feb 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon declares Treaty Principles Bill a dead duck walking before it's even bornOPINION: Anger about David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill was palpable at Waitangi.07 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Cottage industry costing taxpayers': Govt scraps cultural reports fundingThe Government got back to work this week.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSurprise tax cut? Government getting advice on dumping tariffs to reduce costsDavid Seymour says lowering tariffs is important, but might not be coming soon.07 Feb 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offendersThe Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.07 Feb 02:34 AM
PoliticsAct launches campaign to twist National's arm on Treaty referendumThe Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.06 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandIwi leader wins the right to sue seven big pollutersMike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.06 Feb 10:42 PM
Politics'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoiPM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.05 Feb 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon’s outrageous Waitangi speechOPINION: The PM failed to rise to an historic occasion at Waitangi yesterday.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTension, tolerance and protests greet Govt at WaitangiThousands gather to watch the arrival of the Prime Minister and politicians at Waitangi05 Feb 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHousing warning to Government: ‘hard landing’ likely, ‘it is not profitable to build’Government officials have warned of a downturn in housebuilding.04 Feb 11:52 PM
Politics'Stop selling us out' - tense scenes as Jones fronts up to Govt criticism300 people slowly approached the marae in silence, holding up white flags.04 Feb 09:39 PM
EditorialEditorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievementThe Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The spirit of Waitangi - unity, righteous anger, jokes and musicOPINION: There's a common purpose at Waitangi this year but the Government isn't here yet.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi calls for Māori Parliament amid teasing of NZ First's Peters and JonesThousands filled the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to watch the Kīngitanga-led group walk on.04 Feb 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeeni Henare at Waitangi: 'I lift my gun, I let the shots do the talking'Fighting talk was the order of the day at Waitangi on Saturday.03 Feb 06:13 AM
PoliticsLabour promises Ngāpuhi support in fight against GovernmentThe Opposition pōwhiri sets the scene for the Government's welcome on Monday.03 Feb 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury’s warning: Consider Capital Gains Tax quickly to plug spending holeTreasury warned the new Government a capital gains tax may be needed.03 Feb 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon and others who stand to win big - or lose large - at WaitangiWaitangi weekend brings greater risk and reward than previous years.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continueLuxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsHow the coalition Govt intends to face Māoridom at WaitangiThousands are set to converge on Waitangi to hear what the Government has to say.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsChina v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ positionThe embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.02 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirst test of Australia-NZ defence ties will be in May BudgetInteroperability, not Aukus, is the first test of new ties.02 Feb 01:58 AM
Kahu'Good challenge from both sides': Luxon speaks from Iwi Chairs ForumPM says meeting included “good conversation” on the Treaty Principles Bill.02 Feb 01:21 AM
New Zealand'Raw deal': Waitaki MP defends farmers in maiden speech'Farming sentiment is the worst I have ever seen,' Miles Anderson told Parliament.01 Feb 11:46 PM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick confirms Greens co-leadership bid, reveals ultimate goalSwarbrick is the only declared candidate so far.01 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Lingering issue remains after Govt's sloppy weekOPINION: Without a full reckoning, it'll be death by a thousand innuendos.01 Feb 09:16 PM
New Zealand'This is just nonsense': Casey Costello fronts up over excise tax claimsCostello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.01 Feb 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTax system is fairer than you think, despite high-income earners rorting top rateA report binned by the Government actually backs what it has been saying.01 Feb 07:15 AM
PoliticsTrove of newly released briefing documents reveal state of country and challenges facing GovtDocuments have finally been released detailing the state of the country's services.01 Feb 07:09 AM
PoliticsAustralian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of AnzusThe ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.01 Feb 05:56 AM
