Opportunity Party launches campaign for Labour stronghold Auckland electorate
“We wouldn’t be going for it if we didn’t think it was winnable,” Wong said. Opportunity reached 3.2%…
Election 2026: NZ First leader Winston Peters takes on National, own Government policy at Fieldays; would ditch Paris climate agreement, questions rates cap
One of his ministerial colleagues, Andrew Hoggard, got a quick serve, again off–the–cuff. While not naming him, Peters,…
Future funds become election battlegrounds for economic ambition
Both Peters and Hipkins cite Singapore’s Temasek as a role model when it comes to spurring economic growth.…
Body in bag trial: Auckland sect leader Kaixiao Liu coached witness, recordings suggest
Police began their investigation in March 2024, after a fisherman found Wang’s body, which had been folded in…
Auckland manslaughter defendant Kaixiao Liu suggests ‘cult’ leader insinuation is wrong
Liu referred jurors to a document written by one of the women in the house titled “Letter of…
National leader Christopher Luxon promises major boost for QEII Trust conservation fund
The trust did get a temporary funding uplift to $5.8m this year but National’s policy would increase funding…
‘Ultimately, it’s my money’: Chris Hipkins defends using taxpayer-funded private super scheme for holiday home
These private schemes often own property, like second homes in Wellington or holiday homes. MPs can use the…
Desert Rd triple tragedy: Aberdeen School in Hamilton grieves loss of young pupil James
“We will always remember him as a kind, thoughtful and quiet leader – a gentle giant who brought…
Banning voting rights an attempt to ‘silence the Māori voices in the room’ – iwi leader
Aperahama Edwards, spokesman for Northland iwi chairs collective Te Kahu o Taonui, rejected the idea that Māori representation…
South Island Vanuatu community leader Richie George dies in quad bike crash
“This family is now facing an unimaginable loss, while also carrying the financial pressure that comes with the…
Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead dies aged 99
“One could say that yes, I did walk the talk.” Mead was the founding Professor of Māori at…
Let’s trade the fees-free tertiary funding for something that works – Michael Johnston
Under Labour’s original version of the policy, students were entitled to up to $12,000 to cover their first…