National leader Christopher Luxon.

Luxon vows 'no new taxes', dumping ideas for bank and bed tax

National had previously committed only to "no new taxes on working people".

2:25pm

3:49

The policy, titled One Law for All with One Future Together, was released at 1pm.

ACT releases election Treaty policy - what's in it and what's gone

The policy, titled One Law for All with One Future Together, was released at 1pm.

1:03pm

2:34

Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

Labour promises a surplus but says it won't cut to get there

The party released a fiscal strategy this morning, adopting the same surplus timeline forecast in Budget 2026 but promising a different route to it.

11:02am

2:19

A person having abdomen pain.

Guidelines to let GPs diagnose endometriosis more easily

"Surgery will remain available for those who need it, but it will no longer be the only route to a diagnosis," says the Health Minister.

Tue, Aug 18

2:25

The existing harbour bridge (file image).

Auckland harbour crossing decision deferred to at least 2027

A market-led pitch from a private international consortium to upgrade the existing harbour bridge was also now being considered, the Government revealed today.

Mon, Aug 17

4:30

"It's a beautiful seat. It's a lovely part of the country, but I've been based in Epsom for a long time."

Goldsmith rules out Kaipara ki Mahurangi run, will stay in Epsom

The veteran National MP won't contest Chris Penk's now-vacant seat after he said he was "thinking about it", leaving his own return to Parliament tied to National's party vote.

Sun, Aug 16

28:39

Wong spoke to Q+A as a 1News poll put her party above the 5% threshold for the first time.

Opportunity leader defends taking big donations she wants outlawed

"I don't see any of the other political parties proposing to change the system," says leader Qiulae Wong.

Sun, Aug 16

24:13

Erica Stanford.

Stanford denies National coup role, wants education job 'for nine years'

She offered several explanations for staying quiet on whether she had confidence in Christopher Luxon's leadership last week, speaking to media today.

Sun, Aug 16

0:33

Christopher Luxon finally faces questions about failed leadership coup

Christopher Luxon finally faces questions about failed leadership coup

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will remain as the National Party leader following a confidence vote at a caucus meeting this morning.

Thu, Aug 13

1:45

Rakesh Naidoo

Police clear senior officer turned Labour candidate after review

Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo followed police policy, a review has found.

Thu, Aug 13

2:05

Catherine Byrne

Nursing Council chief executive quits amid wider resignations – union

"The council's executive are leaving in droves. This is the direct result of the minister's gutting of the council's board," opines a union representative.

Thu, Aug 13

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.

Wed, Aug 12

5:58

Christopher Luxon after surviving a second confidence vote

PM wins leadership vote after challenge fails, Penk won't seek re-election

"We're going back to work and we're moving on," says the Prime Minister in a 76-second statement.

Wed, Aug 12

4:53

Christopher Luxon

Luxon's headline-grabbing fortnight: Opportunity, small business, MMP

Luxon has called an urgent caucus meeting on his leadership for tomorrow morning, saying that the issue must come to a head ahead of November's election.

Tue, Aug 11

1:52

Christopher Luxon

PM Luxon calls 'urgent' caucus meeting on his leadership

The National Party leader announced the sudden meeting this afternoon, saying "this issue needs to be resolved quickly".

Tue, Aug 11

5:46

Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters.

Labour rules out NZ First, Hipkins says caucus call was unanimous

"There was not a single person in the Labour team who thought that we should be open to working with NZ First, given their recent behaviour."

Mon, Aug 10

2:33

A $3.5b project has been approved in Makarewa, 10 minutes north of Invercargill, with locals wanting answers. 

AI data centres should underwrite new power generation - minister

"We don't want them pushing up the power bills for people at home."

Sun, Aug 9

2:23

National lays down three budget 'rules', challenges Labour to match

National lays down three budget 'rules', challenges Labour to match

"If the Crown's own books aren't in order, the whole country stays exposed and vulnerable to major shocks here at home and abroad."

Sun, Aug 9

3:31

Green Party co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson.

Greens propose $2.4b marae fund: 'When roads close, marae stay open'

The party says Te Waonui a Tāne would end reliance on short-term government funding cycles.

Sun, Aug 9

2:42

Simeon Brown said voters had a stark choice at November's election.

Here's why National's campaign chair argues Luxon's an 'absolute asset'

Simeon Brown stood behind his leader after a rocky fortnight for the PM.

Sun, Aug 9

8:39

The opening date had already leaked on a billboard — then Chris Bishop briefly gave the wrong day at the official announcement.

Official City Rail Link opening date: all you need to know

An Auckland Transport billboard in Auckland has finally revealed the date when the underground train system will open.

Thu, Aug 6

7:04

Jobseekers illustration.

NZ's unemployment rate hits 11-year high in June quarter

"Around 8000 more people were experiencing long-term unemployment in the June 2026 quarter than in the same quarter in 2025," according to Stats NZ.

Wed, Aug 5

2:09

The Greens co-leader was kicked out of the debating chamber.

Swarbrick kicked from House, accuses Speaker of 'double standards'

"Am I seriously going to be the worst offender in this for merely daring to point out that the rules are being applied equally?"

Tue, Aug 4

1:48

Christopher Luxon

'I got that wrong': Luxon apologises for remarks about small businesses

"I am sorry if my comments do not properly acknowledge the challenges that many small business owners are facing, and that I got that wrong."

Mon, Aug 3

2:32

Paerātā Station

Half-billion-dollar price tag on new rural Auckland train stations

The new train stations are being built to serve growing "greenfield" housing developments between Papakura and Pukekohe.

Mon, Aug 3

2:20