As Labour and National face off on debt, are we asking the right questions? – Liam Dann
What we’ll probably get over the next couple of months is an insufferable and unhelpful series of complex,…
New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building officially opens ahead of first patients
“It’s been many years in the making. It’s been too long. There’s been many debates and many conversations,…
Letters: Reader argues New Zealand should become the 51st US state
Living in a country where the Second Amendment applies will also end the archaic licensing rules that apply…
New Zealand infrastructure: Stop-start projects cost $11.8b since 2000 – Shamubeel Eaqub
I think of our construction sector as a flywheel. It takes enormous energy to get it spinning, but…
Media Insider: Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman to join Whakaata Māori (Māori Television) ahead of election
“We look forward to sharing more details about our election coverage shortly.” Sherman has been approached for comment.…
Blood on the floor: Best and worst leadership coups and the ones that backfired
But the political chaos that ensued for the two years following the coup was as great if not…
NZSIS report reveals Chinese space-tracking bid in New Zealand
The NZSIS report released today says Purple Mountain Observatory had previously attempted to install its ground-based space infrastructure…
National leadership challenge: Heather du Plessis-Allan says Luxon has lost three loyal MPs
“There will be horse trading between now and 9.30 tomorrow. There will be promises of jobs, loyalties will…
Media Insider: TV showdown – the race to host political debates; Westpac pauses new brand campaign; Will Traitors NZ return?; Mike Hosking on ZB’s 100th birthday
Jack Tame, for TVNZ, Ryan Bridge for NZ Herald/Three/Newstalk ZB, and Patrick Gower for Stuff all appear to…
Election 2026: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s new party approved by Electoral Commission
Te Tai Tokerau Party The commission pondered whether the name of Kapa-Kingi’s new party would confuse voters, given…
David Seymour left ‘unsolicited art criticism’ on Trade Me auction portrait, artist says
The portraits are listed for auction on Trade Me, where 10% of profits are expected to be donated…
Political advocacy’s place in health care questioned at antisemitism inquiry
Medical practitioners should be prohibited from wearing political pins to prevent patients from feeling unsafe, the royal commission…