Labour blames mixed messaging on streamers levy on ‘admin oversight’
Labour has blamed an “administrative oversight” for mixed messaging over whether the party would introduce a new levy…
Police clear senior officer turned Labour candidate after review
Police have cleared Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo of any official wrongdoing, finding that the senior officer followed policy when…
Rakesh Naidoo’s manager apologises for ‘confusion’ over Labour bid
Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo‘s manager has apologised for not informing the commissioner of police that Naidoo was considering standing…
Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga
The Opportunity Party has cleared the 5% threshold for the first time in the latest 1News Verian poll…
Labour rules out NZ First, Hipkins says caucus call was unanimous
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out working with NZ First after the election, saying its “overt racism”…
Labour slides as coalition clings to power, Opportunity breaks 5%
Labour has tumbled to its lowest vote share since December 2024 and Opportunity has passed the 5% threshold…
Luxon holds firm on MMP referendum call despite cross-party criticism
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has stood by his call for a referendum on New Zealand’s voting system despite…
Labour unveils small business package promising faster repayments, tax relief
Labour has unveiled a package of election policies aimed at supporting New Zealand’s small businesses, promising faster invoice…
‘He cannot represent NZ’: Hipkins rules out Peters as foreign minister
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out working with New Zealand First’s Winston Peters at the next election.…
Call for Peters to be sacked as Foreign Minister over ‘racist’ remark
Labour and the Greens are calling for Winston Peters to be sacked as Foreign Minister, and National’s own…
Hipkins: ‘No way’ Labour will support Opportunity’s tax policy
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says there is “no way” the party will support Opportunity’s tax policy, but…
Luxon appears to rule out National working with Opportunity Party
National Party leader Christopher Luxon appears to have ruled out governing arrangements with the upstart Opportunity Party, saying…