🇳🇿New Zealand

'Watch your back': Vote whistleblower hiding after alleged 'gang hit' threat - NZ Herald

'Watch your back': Vote whistleblower hiding after alleged 'gang hit' threat NZ Herald

Government orders new business case for Auckland harbour crossing - NZ Herald

Government orders new business case for Auckland harbour crossing NZ Herald

Plug-in solar to be charged up in regulation changes

Plug-in systems - which regulations currently prevent from being used - would be made legal.

Election 2026: Green Party to campaign on banning supermarket price gouging - NZ Herald

Election 2026: Green Party to campaign on banning supermarket price gouging NZ Herald

What would a change to New Zealand's consent laws mean?

While politicians have squabbled over reforms, advocates say a move to an 'affirmative model' of consent is long overdue.

Billionaire Nick Mowbray puts $250,000 into National Party’s campaign

National moves ahead of ACT on cash from large donations, while Labour gets a boost from a former Auckland Mayor.

Tonga Government appoints three new Ministers

Three new ministers took their oath today as members of Tonga's Cabinet.

'Here to win': Te Pāti Māori launches election campaign in Kaiti - NZ Herald

'Here to win': Te Pāti Māori launches election campaign in Kaiti NZ Herald

Greens propose fines up to $10m for supermarkets charging 'excessive prices'

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the government should support its member's bill which seeks to ban supermarkets from charging "excessive" prices before Parliament rises for the election.

'I know I have her full support': Christopher Luxon says Erica Stanford backs his leadership

And the Prime Minister says he's confident Chris Penk was "working for himself".

'I know I have her full support': Christopher Luxon says Erica Stanford backs his leadership

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Chris Penk was "working for himself" in a leadership bid.

Ryan Bridge vs Barbara Edmonds on Labour's tax policy | Ryan Bridge TODAY - NZ Herald

Ryan Bridge vs Barbara Edmonds on Labour's tax policy | Ryan Bridge TODAY NZ Herald

Te Pāti Māori abandons party vote | Ryan Bridge TODAY - NZ Herald

Te Pāti Māori abandons party vote | Ryan Bridge TODAY NZ Herald

Morning Report live: Christopher Luxon faces questions about leadership challenge

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us shortly. Listen live on the player above, the RNZ app or your local RNZ frequency. Erica Stanford has put her full support behind the...

Te Pāti Māori reveals electorate-first election strategy as campaign launches

This article first appeared at rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission . Te Pāti Māori have made their election strategy clear: give us your candidate vote to get more Māori in Parliament, and give your party vote to the left bloc. Candidates, the party executive and supporters gathered at Te Poho o Rāwiri Marae in Gisborne for the formal launch of the party’s election campaign and the cam...

In Waiariki, Māori candidates say lives are on the line this election

Candidates vying to represent Waiariki say coalition Govt must be ousted if Māori have any hope of holding on to the progress they’ve made in Parliament

Gareth Morgan: How to understand Opportunity’s big tax and spending restructure

The financial policy package from the Opportunity party suggests 70 percent of taxpayers would be better off, 20 percent not materially affected and 10 percent worse off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and I are in the 10 percent – we both own lots of property. When someone squeals about paying more to the government under Opportunity’s policies, you should recognise pretty quickly why they’r...

UK pitches military tech role and navy frigate deal to NZ

British minister says Kiwi companies could be integrated into supply chains, with new jobs on offer

Gareth Morgan: How to understand Opportunity’s tax and spending restructure

The financial policy package from the Opportunity party suggests 70 percent of taxpayers would be better off, 20 percent not materially affected and 10 percent worse off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and I are in the 10 percent – we both own lots of property. When someone squeals about paying more to the government under Opportunity’s policies, you should recognise pretty quickly why they’r...

Around-the-clock coalition watch over simulated space attack a 'milestone'

Te Pāti Māori reveals election strategy as campaign launches in Gisborne

'I didn't challenge for the leadership': Erica Stanford says in first media appearance this week

Opportunity Party vows to 'clean up politics' with lobbying and donations reforms

Who’s the fiscal blowhard, Mr Luxon?

Luxon's Government: Beyond the noise, there is real progress - NZ Herald

Pacific reach out to NZ for information on bird flu

From the battlefield to the ballot: NZSAS veteran stands for Parliament - NZ Herald

Pacific news in brief for 15 August

Experts call for meth safety policy u-turn after 'huge increase' in contamination

National down and out of Government in new poll - NZ Herald

Deadly Tauranga landslides public submission process extended

Unreleased review of Waitangi Tribunal sitting with Ministers

RNZ prepares to cut 10 percent of jobs

New Zealand Football pulls support for Gianni Infantino

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media in Christchurch - NZ Herald

"An attempt to shut me up" Tuilaepa speaks out after arrest

ACT Minister labels National's failed leadership coup a 'shit show'

'Relentlessly optimistic': Luxon looks past coup attempt as election campaign resumes

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks at South Island Election Conference - NZ Herald

Samoa opposition leader arrested over comments about PM

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks at South Island Election Conference - NZ Herald

'They're not diving into policy and tax': why personality matters to voters | Ryan Bridge TODAY - NZ Herald

Poll: Likelihood of coalition forming a Govt dives – Opportunity soars - NZ Herald

Police Minister says mall shooting ‘an officer’s worst nightmare’, multiple investigations underway - NZ Herald

Who is Chris Penk: Instigator, numbers guy, fall guy, or nice guy?

Nelson voters provide Christopher Luxon with a welcome respite

'Voter suppression by stealth' - NZ govt accused of locking out Pasifika vote

Luxon's survived, but 'the fundamental issues are still there' 

Can Luxon get his Government back on track?

Racism and coalition belligerence are double-edged swords for NZ First

Cook Islands election: preliminary results starting to come in

As it happened: Christopher Luxon won't release count of confidence vote after failed coup

Mitchell held 'pre-existing concerns' on sensitive briefing attended by Superintendent Naidoo

Government announces changes to Disability Support Services Bill

Labour candidate 'optimistic' of winning Kaipara ki Mahurangi seat after Penk's resignations

Live: Christopher Luxon won't release count of confidence vote after failed coup

Concerns over toy industry's bid to revert art safety standards

Watch: Green light for Wellington Kainga Ora project at one third of original size

Government Policy Statement on Land Transport delayed until after election

Te Pāti Māori responds to Chris Hipkins saying senior roles 'unlikely' in future coalition - NZ Herald