Politics

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'

'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'

While Te Pāti Māori and the Greens are seen as Labour’s only available coalition partners, Chris Trotter says it has no winning moves

While Te Pāti Māori and the Greens are seen as Labour’s only available coalition partners, Chris Trotter says it has no winning moves

With the present government seemingly uninterested in the public benefits of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme, Earl Bardsley identifies the five factors that interest private investors, most of whom will be seeking returns for overseas interests

With the present government seemingly uninterested in the public benefits of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme, Earl Bardsley identifies the five factors that interest private investors, most of whom will be seeking returns for overseas interests

Te Pāti Māori, the Greens, Labour and NZ First could work together, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says

Te Pāti Māori, the Greens, Labour and NZ First could work together, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces New Zealand’s 2026 general election will be held on November 7. Labour 'fired up and ready to go'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces New Zealand’s 2026 general election will be held on November 7. Labour 'fired up and ready to go'

Anna Breman’s call was the right one. The America which Winston Peters seems so determined to placate is fast becoming a nation undeserving of New Zealanders’ allegiance

Anna Breman’s call was the right one. The America which Winston Peters seems so determined to placate is fast becoming a nation undeserving of New Zealanders’ allegiance

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows coalition parties slightly ahead of opposition parties heading into election year

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows coalition parties slightly ahead of opposition parties heading into election year

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families

Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says

Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says

Nicola Willis 'won't overreact' to forecast fiscal changes as ANZ economists say ‘substantial policy change’ is needed to tackle the likes of ageing population costs

Nicola Willis 'won't overreact' to forecast fiscal changes as ANZ economists say ‘substantial policy change’ is needed to tackle the likes of ageing population costs

Delay in economic recovery has led to ‘small deterioration in the fiscal forecasts’, Treasury says in its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update as it expects a widening fiscal deficit and forecasts surplus to return in 2029/2030

Delay in economic recovery has led to ‘small deterioration in the fiscal forecasts’, Treasury says in its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update as it expects a widening fiscal deficit and forecasts surplus to return in 2029/2030

Be warned New Zealand: An America made great again will have no need of allies – only vassals

Be warned New Zealand: An America made great again will have no need of allies – only vassals

Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details

Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details