Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed
It couldn’t see the books returning to surplus in its forecast period to 2028/29. Rather, it saw the…
New political poll: Chris Bishop joins preferred PM ranks; Greens, TPM lose chunk of support
Labour is up by 3% to 35%, the party’s best result since April 2023. The Act party climbed…
Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies early briefing on Jevon McSkimming complaints
He maintained he was not even aware of Ms Z’s existence until he was briefed on November 6…
Jacinda Ardern reflects on Covid years during Graham Norton Show appearance
Ardern told Norton the comment had annoyed her because her government was focused on both protecting people and…
Inside Christopher Luxon’s festive season: From turkey mishap to relaxed family Christmas
“We had to do a big pivot, but it was actually a really cool chance to show the…
Who is bankrolling push to dump Nicola Willis as finance minister? – Fran O’Sullivan
Purists will point out it is in fact the increased debt – rather than the title they have…
Minister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming waters
In October, Tuiono had asked Jones about the risk posed by warming oceans to the sustainability of the…
Listen to The Country: Shane Jones on failed ETS auctions and regional council reform
Total group profit after tax: $278 million, up $15m Continuing operations profit after tax: $158m, down $10m FY26…
Listen to The Country online: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks Pāmu and the GDT
Derek Daniell: Wairarapa farmer and one of New Zealand’s leading sheep breeders. Today, he ponders the state of…
Christchurch school mouldy lunches: David Seymour labels principal a media ‘frequent flyer’, questions if food supplier is responsible
“I also note that this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media, complaining about quite a…
Christchurch school mouldy lunches: David Seymour labels principal at centre a media ‘frequent flyer’, defends Compass Group
“I also note that this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media, complaining about quite a…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries, reveals happy news on social media
Albanese, looking dapper in a navy blue jacket and bow tie, is all smiles as there are loud…