New ZealandChristopher Luxon on NewshubPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about Newshub closure. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Feb 02:35 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis warns surplus promise may not be metTax cuts still on table, but Willis warns surplus will be difficult.28 Feb 01:53 AM
New ZealandHipkins responds to National's smoking amendment billLabour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks in house about the smoking amendment bill. Video / Parliament TVWatch28 Feb 12:53 AM
Kahu'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says JacksonMāori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.27 Feb 08:08 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Te Aka Whai Ora was the answer for Māori healthOPINION: The government has not fronted with its plans to address Māori health.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsOptimism or concern? Govt earns mixed response for plans for health sectorDecisions around the Māori Health Authority and smokefree laws have caused concern27 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the HouseThe bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.27 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyRevealed: Willis may exempt some trusts from planned tax hikeThe Finance Minister won't give details but is confident the changes are affordable.27 Feb 04:05 AM
PoliticsLabour's new finance spokesperson takes on Nicola Willis in Question TimeTe Pāti Maori has accused Government of 'abuse' of urgency for major repeals.27 Feb 12:26 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins claims Stuart Nash broke Cabinet rules over crime policy commentsOne senior MP claimed Nash's comments showed he was angling for Government contracts.26 Feb 11:40 PM
Politics'A moral issue': Chris Bishop airs plan to tackle housing crisisThe new Housing Minister promises to turn the ship around.26 Feb 08:16 PM
PoliticsCoalition Government forges ahead with repeal of smokefree law, Māori Health AuthorityPM Christopher Luxon says criticism of Nats for smokefree move is "a load of rubbish".26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 'Back on track' with the Daughter of the Mother of All BudgetsOPINION: "Back on track", the National Party says, as we head back to the early 1990s.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: How the PM fared when a Black Cap bowled bouncers at his headDid the PM's technique hold up against world-class bowling?26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Caps and Aussies welcomed at Premier House in WellingtonNew Zealand and Australia face off in the first test at the Basin Reserve on Thursday.26 Feb 07:33 AM
PoliticsAustralian officials fly in, fly out for Aukus talksAustralia wasted no time in sending officials to NZ to talk about Aukus26 Feb 06:36 AM
New ZealandStuart Nash claims Labour Cabinet blocked his efforts for harsher gang policiesFormer Police Minister wants laws targeting gang assets to go further.26 Feb 04:21 AM
Politics'Bordering on crisis': Luxon announces review of school property systemPM and Education Minister made the announcement today.26 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM holds post-Cabinet press conferencePrime Minister Christopher Luxon and MP Erica Stanford held a post-Cabinet meeting press conference. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 03:06 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour's worst week highlights its existential crisisOPINION: The Labour Party's fortunes go from bad to worse.26 Feb 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth services may need to be cut to slow rising costsHealth spending will rise 40 per cent in coming decades and service cuts may be needed.25 Feb 10:26 PM
KahuGang patch crackdown a ‘waste of time and energy’Social worker says gang patch law is waste of time25 Feb 09:30 PM
OpinionTwenty reports later, here we are again with more failure in Oranga TamarikiTwenty reports later, here we are with another evidencing failure within Oranga Tamariki25 Feb 08:43 PM
KahuMutu - The Prime Minister needs to call Seymour to orderMāori academic professor Margaret Mutu wants the PM to stop Act's propaganda25 Feb 08:05 PM
VideoGinny Andersen apologises to Mark MitchellLabour MP Ginny Andersen apologises for comments she made about National's Mark Mitchell's work as a military contractor. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Feb 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Grant Robertson is a great bloke, but he was a terrible Finance MinisterOPINION: I suspect many commentators like him too much to truly call it.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘The once impossibly high glass ceiling has been smashed’'When one makes it, we all make it'.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias meets 'The Penkonator' for a battle of willsOPINION: Steve Braunias meets Chris Penk, the 'provocateur the left loves to hate'.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour MP's bizarre attack on Police Minister does Hipkins no favoursOPINION: Three enemies of an Opposition leader are the polls, rogue MPs - and themselves.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How compassion ruled over politics after Efeso Collins’ tragic deathHuman side displayed by our MPs after Efeso Collins' tragic death.23 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaEfeso Collins' funeral: Organisers set plans for huge community farewellHe is currently lying in state until the service on Thursday.23 Feb 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Child poverty statistics intensify battle over welfare reformOPINION: The stats relate to Labour's time in office, which makes them politically tricky.22 Feb 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young ranks maiden speeches by our new MPs - why Efeso Collins' was so specialMeet our intriguing new MPs, their families, tragedies and brushes with crime.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment doesn’t want you to know how much axing section 27 report funding costsOfficials said accreditation could stem abuse of the system.22 Feb 04:00 PM