National MP Judith Collins announces she’s leaving Parliament
Veteran National politician Judith Collins will become the new president of the Law Commission, leaving Parliament after more…
Why Luxon chose the first Saturday in November
Analysis: Kiwis will go to the polls in 290 days – the latest an election has been held…
‘Game on’ as PM Luxon reveals 2026 election date
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has revealed New Zealanders will head to the polls in November, marking the start…
Hipkins says Luxon throwing minister under bus on Auckland housing
Chris Hipkins has accused the Prime Minister of starting the election year by “panicking” and throwing one of…
what to expect from politics and the economy in 2026
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead, writes 1News.co.nz’s…
Economists forecast tough calls to get books back to black
Economists say the government is stuck between a rock and a hard place off the back of Treasury’s…
Govt to open its books today – what to expect from Nicola Willis
Treasury will release its Half-Year Fiscal and Economic Update later today, giving Kiwis a snapshot of the Government’s…
Luxon says Kiwis ‘very clearly’ see economy turning, defends Willis
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has painted an optimistic picture heading into election year, saying “hopeful” New Zealanders are…
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola Willis
Former finance minister Ruth Richardson has agreed to a challenge from the current Finance Minister to debate her.…
Willis challenges Richardson to debate
Nicola Willis has challenged former National Party Finance Minister Ruth Richardson to debate the country’s books at Parliament.…
Govt reveals big consenting reforms, ‘once-in-a-generation shift’
The Government has unveiled its mega-overhaul of New Zealand’s planning system in a radical but long-awaited shift, which…
Te Pāti Māori support crashes after weeks of in-fighting
Te Pāti Māori’s support has dropped to 1% in the latest 1News Verian poll following weeks of negative…