Politics

Marama Davidson calls out royal family during Queen’s tribute at Parliament

Other politicians chose to admire the Queen in their speeches.

Covid-19 traffic light system to be scrapped late tonight

New Zealand's Covid-19 traffic light system is being scrapped and restrictions will end at 11.59pm.

NZ will have a one-off public holiday for the Queen's memorial service

NZ will observe a one-off public holiday on Monday, September 26, to mark our memorial for the Queen

Queer men in NZ are worried about our response to monkeypox

“If it affected heterosexuals, would vaccines be easier to obtain?”

Queen Elizabeth has died at age 96: We take a look back

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after reigning for 70 years.

NZ Government sanctions sick jobseekers for failing to prepare for work

The Labour Government has cut the benefits of around 4000 sick, injured of disabled jobseekers.

Opinion: Politics aside, why can’t we pronounce Gaurav Sharma correctly?

For the record, his name is pronounced “Shuhrr-ma”, not “Shaa-ma”.

Upswing in support for ACT Party, Labour continues to dip in latest poll

Jacinda Ardern has "no plans to go anywhere" and wanted to contest the 2023 election as leader.

1 in 6 NZers have experienced homelessness, new study finds

The research also found 27% of New Zealanders struggle to make ends meet at least once a month.

Pour one out: It's Ashley Bloomfield's final week in the job

Today was his 307th media stand up as he nears the end of his role as Director-General of Health.

NZ Government taking 'glacially slow' action on climate change

Climate Change Minister James Shaw said it was clear "we have a lot more to do."

66% of NZ students struggling to buy food, clothing and pay bills

On average, those living in a shared flat spend 56% of their weekly income on rent.

Fight to lower voting age to 16 reaches NZ’s highest court

“Our movement is much bigger than just the courts.”

Monkeypox has officially arrived in NZ, so what is it?

“It is less contagious than Covid-19 and the outbreaks are much smaller,” Krause says.

NZ declares US far-right group Proud Boys a terrorist organisation

Aotearoa has designated the American far-right group the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity.

Would getting rid of money solve the world's problems

The Money Free Party thinks so, but an economist is not sure.

Inflation explained: Why everything gets more expensive

How the Big Mac went from 75 cents to $7.10

How NZ politicians reacted to Roe v Wade ruling

A National MP deleted a “distressing” post.

Empty viewings and cheaper rent: How my flat hunt went in 2022

I want to make one thing clear, the housing market is in no way chill. It’s still very much fucked.

Periods, poverty and debt: Rangatahi grill politicians

Rangatahi asked politicians about poverty, period products and lowering the voting age in NZ.

Sāmoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa to visit NZ

This visit marks 60 years since the Treaty of Friendship between Aotearoa and Samoa was signed. 

Petition to change NZ to Aotearoa presented to Parliament

Te Pāti Māori has presented its petition urging Parliament to change New Zealand's official name.

More supermarket options on the way, NZ Government promises

David Clark said the Government is "urgently pursuing"ways to introduce more competition.

Fight to lower voting age to 16 will head to Supreme Court

A date is yet to be set but Make It 16 will be heading to the Supreme Court.

NZ sends 30 Defence Force staff to train Ukrainian soldiers

New Zealand has been specifically asked to help with this training.

Hori’s Pledge: campaign to correct the country’s name to Aotearoa

It's a pushback against Don Brash's Hobson's Pledge.

Living in NZ is expensive, what will the Budget do? Economist explains

Will the Budget really make a difference to the cost of living? We asked an economist.

Budget 2022: Here's what you need to know

The 2022 budget has allocated $128.4 billion towards areas such as health, climate and transport.

In pictures: Aucklanders gather to support Palestine

“For the event I co-organised, I wanted to celebrate our culture,”

‘It’s human rights’: Aucklanders rally for abortion rights in the US

It comes as the United States may be set to overturn Roe v Wade.