New polling reveals what Kiwis really think about public service, employment law changes
Meanwhile, 38% said it was worse, including 16% who believed it was much worse, and 29% said there…
Labor is quietly confident the battery boom will help prevent power price shocks
It was remarkable timing and powerful symbolism. Two giant chimneys towering over the site of the old Liddell…
NZ First claims National, Act breaching coalition agreement after homeschool backdown
However, the decision to remove the amendment has caused tension within the coalition as Act and NZ First…
Election 2026: NZ First leader Winston Peters takes aim at National, Act over immigration
Peters’ supporters packed out the conference room in Trusts Arena in West Auckland, “the home of traditional hard-working…
Poll of Polls predicts who will win election and suggests margin of victory is growing
A lot can happen in a year, however, and any big political changes will likely show up in…
Audrey Young’s grand coalition: How a National-Labour power share could work
In its first grand coalition, the equivalent of Prime Minister, the Taoiseach, was split evenly between the parties…
Govt tells councils to submit radical reform plans in next three months ‘or we will do it for you’
Local Government Minister Simon Watts reiterated the ultimatum, saying the status quo was no longer feasible. “For areas…
Act immigration policy: Erica Stanford says David Seymour hasn’t thought through policy she says will hurt businesses, farmers
She said it “certainly feels like” Act was trying to match the anti-immigration policies of New Zealand First.…
National deputy leader Nicola Willis lashes out at ‘confused’ Winston Peters, suggests coalition breach after Iran war emails released
Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Willis said the decision to release those emails should have been made in…
Louise Upston defends $40m events package after Act slush fund claim
League fans will also get to enjoy New Zealand hosting its first State of Origin match. Other events…
Winston Peters’ meddling sparks turning point in coalition dynamics – Audrey Young
This week represents a turning point in coalition dynamics not seen before in any coalition Government. But National…
Christopher Luxon fires up at Winston Peters, says NZ First responsible for Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern
Now Luxon has piled in, telling Newstalk ZB’s The Country that while he didn’t believe Peters was undermining…