Government closes in on major employment law changes – here’s what the law does
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden responds to questions from reporters at Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell Van…
Coalition Government would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties down
In the preferred-PM stakes, National leader Christopher Luxon and his Labour counterpart Chris Hipkins are both on 20%,…
Federal politics live: Thriving Kids start date to be delayed, health minister says
20m agoThu 29 Jan 2026 at 10:56pm Hospital funding — who is fighting about what? There’s a lot…
Could Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won’t say, but other National MPs say buyers should ‘absolutely’ have confidence
Asked whether a buyer, concerned about another 10% drop, should hold off buying, Bishop said: “I’m not going…
Japan’s Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election
The Tokyo stock market closed 1.5% higher and the yen slumped to its lowest value since mid-2024 on…
Election 2026: Business leaders upbeat about election year
Datacom New Zealand managing director Peter Nelson said the results signal a “change in gear” and “a move…
Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition? – Richard Prebble
It is the economy that will be decisive. When Stats NZ reported that the June quarter economy had…
Election 2026 timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hot – Matthew Hooton
If the economy keeps growing at its September pace, it will exceed expectations and the 3.3% annual growth…
Nicola Willis suggests National may join other parties campaigning to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
NZ First leader Winston Peters shocked the coalition last week when he said his party would campaign on…
Regulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition backing despite backlash
It also sets up a Regulatory Standards Board which would assess current laws for their adherence to the…
The Pike River tragedy: How deregulation and corner-cutting turned deadly
No one had dedicated responsibility for ventilation management. Photo / Getty Images On Monday, Rebecca Macfie detailed how…
Federal politics live: Barnaby Joyce labels renewable energy a ‘total swindle’
6m agoSun 9 Nov 2025 at 10:17pm Roblox will be monitored after social media ban takes effect, says…