Why Luxon chose the first Saturday in November
Analysis: Kiwis will go to the polls in 290 days – the latest an election has been held…
what to expect from politics and the economy in 2026
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead, writes 1News.co.nz’s…
Nobody is cutting through government spin like the Act Party
Whether it’s pay equity or the Waitangi Tribunal review, the person most committed to combatting government PR is…
One MP, One Pint: Yes, Act MP Todd Stephenson can read
Act MP Todd Stephenson on redeeming himself after that Newsroom interview, his love of musicals, and whether Taylor…
Govt reveals big consenting reforms, ‘once-in-a-generation shift’
The Government has unveiled its mega-overhaul of New Zealand’s planning system in a radical but long-awaited shift, which…
Te Pāti Māori support crashes after weeks of in-fighting
Te Pāti Māori’s support has dropped to 1% in the latest 1News Verian poll following weeks of negative…
Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill, Seymour hits back
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has vowed to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill if re-elected next year.…
Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed with the backing of the coalition parties. National and New Zealand First…
One MP, One Pint: Laura McClure on deepfakes and risking an Act Party PR disaster
Act MP Laura McClure is very sorry for letting Simon Court talk about menstrual cups. Laura McClure already…
Opposition promises to repeal marine and coastal rights law change
Opposition parties have promised to repeal the coalition’s changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act (MACA) if…
Retailers back ACT proposal for ‘flexible’ credit card surcharges
Retailers are backing an ACT proposal to allow surcharges for credit card payments when customers have a free…
NZ First won’t support Gene Tech bill – barring major changes
ACT and New Zealand First have both raised concerns about the government’s Gene Tech bill – despite supporting…