Politics
Ships in the night - Final day of election campaigning in Solomon Islands
The official campaign period ends at midnight Monday, followed immediately by a 24-hour campaign blackout. Audio
PM Luxon lands in Singapore
The prime minister arrived in Singapore on the Air Force Boeing 757 late last night for his first major international engagement since taking power, and he will visit Thailand and the Philippines… Audio
Government won't commit to emergency housing support past June
The government wants to reduce emergency housing lists, but may cut a service that helps tenants find homes. Audio
Excitement in Solomon Islands as election nears
It's the final day of election campaigning in Solomon Islands and there is a palpable sense of excitement in the country which is holding national and provincial elections simultaneously for the first… Audio
Christopher Luxon touches down in Singapore, kicking off Southeast Asia tour
Escalating global tensions are sure to colour engagements during the prime minister's week-long trip.
End of the news as we know it?
This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant proportion of this country’s journalists. Many observers said this had been… Audio
Member's Day surprises and more in short sitting block
It was a sitting block of just one week but it had its share of surprises, routine stuff and signs of a changing culture around scrutiny at committee level. Audio
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour
Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of international engagements.
Department of Internal Affairs announces cuts, winds up water reform teams
Twenty-eight jobs will be cut at the Department of Internal Affairs' National Library and the Māori, Strategy and Performance branch, the agency has confirmed.
Estonia: A place of inspiration for New Zealand?
Analysis - In his quest to get New Zealand 'back on track', Christopher Luxon has often looked overseas, writes Giles Dexter.
‘Corrosive obsession with a person’s race’: David Seymour on Māori Wards
ACT Party leader David Seymour would vote against Māori wards if his home council were to hold a referendum on them.
Should ex-politicians lead universities?
Opinion - Such appointments call for more robust debate about the perceived independence of our tertiary institutions, writes Tom Baker.
From lobbyist to legislator: Andrew Hoggard's vision for reform
Andrew Hoggard might be new to Parliament, but he's certainly not new to New Zealand's screens and airwaves.
The Manawatū dairy farmer was president of Federated Farmers from 2020 to 2023, and one of… Audio
Minister's fast-track letter reveals some 'were invited to' apply
A letter from Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop shows some project owners had been "invited to" submit to the fast-tracking process.
Asia: Xi Jinping meets with former Taiwanese premier
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about China's growing auto industry, a Vietnamese woman being sentenced to death and Xi Jinping's meeting with a former Taiwanese premier. Audio
Tauranga to have elections in July for first time in 4 years
It's been four years since Tauranga had a council, but the city will finally have elections again in July. So what kind of shape is it in, as it prepares to welcome back democratically elected… Video, Audio
Canada: Niagara falls short of solar eclipse expectations
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the state of emergency declared in the Niagara region before the solar eclipse potentially being a mistake and a public inquiry looking… Audio
Birthday cake for Peters at Washington visit
The Foreign Affairs Minister got a surprise for this 79th during a diplomatic visit. Audio
Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry held into government Oranga Tamariki change
The Government has been warned against repealing Oranga Tamariki's Treaty commitments.
The week in politics: Targets, truants and MPs' pay pickle
Analysis - A look back at "ambitious" public service targets, plans to fix school attendance and pay rises for politicians.