One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. File photo.

High-polling Pauline Hanson wants to lead Australians who 'assimilate'

Proportion of people planning to put One Nation first on their ballot paper has risen four points to 31% – the most popular political party in the country.

56 mins ago

2:25

Waitangi Tribunal. File photo.

Govt proposals on Treaty clauses at centre of Waitangi Tribunal hearing

Plan to weaken and remove Treaty clauses from a range of laws is now at the centre of an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing in Wellington. 

6:06pm

Jacinda Ardern. File photo.

Jacinda Ardern on Australia: 'It's a wonderful place to be'

Speaking to Australia's Today show, the former Prime Minister and Labour leader talked about her new life across the ditch.

4:23pm

Local Government Minister Simon Watts says having un-elected people on committees undermines decision-making.

Law change will stop iwi representatives voting on council committees

Government says the change will stop councils appointing iwi representatives as full voting members, as it was "not democratic".

4:07pm

Luxon’s office says reviews are underway into how the document from Smith v Fonterra action was disseminated. 

Fonterra legal case doc sent to private email of Luxon's former staffer

A document relating to the Smith v Fonterra legal case was sent from a Fonterra staff member to the private email address of a former staffer in the Prime Minister's Office.

2:19pm

3:36

Christopher Luxon.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media from Auckland

The Prime Minister was joined by Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Education Minister Erica Stanford.

2:16pm

The Labour leader confirmed a wave of policy announcements was on its way but says caucus has not yet finished assessing last week's Budget.

Hipkins says new policy coming soon, Labour still working through Budget

The Labour leader confirmed a wave of policy announcements was on its way but says caucus has not yet finished assessing last week's Budget.

8:29am

7:20

Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to the United States.

More Mandelson files released, spells trouble for UK Prime Minister

More than 1500 pages of files relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson, a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as UK ambassador to the United States, have been released by the government.

7:56am

1:30

May 2026
New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk speaks during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 30, 2026 in Singapore.

Discussion on NZ's anti-nuclear stance could be 'helpful' - Penk

The Defence Minister's comment came as a response to a question at a security forum in Singapore about Australia buying nuclear-propelled submarines.

Sun, May 31

2:58

Willis presented her third and final Budget of this parliamentary term on Thursday.

Willis: Banks would be 'unwise' to pass new levy onto customers

The Finance Minister also defended the Government's fiscal record as the surplus target slipped three years from its original 2023 election promise.

Sun, May 31

32:37

Qiulae Wong reveals her strategy to break the 5% ceiling and why she thinks New Zealander is ready for a political shake-up.

'I chickened out': The biggest hurdle facing the Opportunity Party

Qiulae Wong reveals her strategy to break the 5% ceiling and why she thinks New Zealand is ready for a political shake-up.

Sun, May 31

Businesses and homeowners spoke out against the council's proposed changes.

Napier council backs down on added rates for rural and CBD properties

Although the council voted unanimously to retain the current rural residential rating differential at 90% of the residential general rate, “it may review it again” as part of the 2027–37 Long Term Plan.

Sat, May 30

A gift horse that would need to be visited in Mongolia to look at in the mouth.

Mongolian horse, brass elephants: What MPs declared in gift register

Latest list offers a glimpse into the perks, freebies, and diplomatic treasures New Zealand politicians accepted over the past year.

Sat, May 30

Xanthe Baker is an international student here from the UK.

What UK student finds pricier in NZ and her plea to our leaders

Xanthe Baker is loving her time here – but did notice one thing that makes life a bit tougher.

Sat, May 30

Aaron Stallard (left) refutes claims from Lisa Austin (right) that he wants to oust her.

Nelson councillor claims a colleague wants to 'oust' her

Councillor Lisa Austin has claimed one of her peers is pushing to remove her from Nelson City Council and that she could be vacated from her seat.

Fri, May 29

The pecuniary interests register shows Upston has no mortgage on the apartment.

Govt lauds new law allowing AI to make benefit decisions

The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament on Friday, rushed through the house under urgency.

Fri, May 29

Prime Minister, a documentary about Jacinda Ardern's life as the leader of NZ, has won an Emmy.

Jacinda Ardern documentary wins Emmy Award

An HBO documentary about former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has been named best documentary at the Documentary Emmy Awards.

Fri, May 29

Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is back as a political staffer - in Victoria.

Former mayor Tory Whanau back on the campaign trail ‒ in Australia

The former mayor of Wellington is working as campaign manager for a Green candidate in Victoria’s state election.

Fri, May 29

'Same old cliche': Goldsmith brushes off Dame Lynda Topp's criticism

'Same old cliche': Goldsmith brushes off Dame Lynda Topp's criticism

At the Aotearoa Music Awards last night, Dame Topp called out the lack of funding for music in the budget unveiled yesterday.

Fri, May 29

The Finance Minister says the Government will fall well short of its 10% child poverty target — with the real figure expected to sit closer to 18%.

Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

Speaking to Breakfast on the day after she delivered her third Budget, Willis said the gap between where things sit now and the child poverty targets were a "very difficult gap to close".

Fri, May 29

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

The Government's goal of getting back to surplus was the key focus of this Budget.

Fri, May 29

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament on May 28, 2026

Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock

Luxon said Budget 2026 forecasts growth of 2.7% — higher than Australia, the UK, Canada, the EU and Japan.

Fri, May 29

Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveils 'responsible' Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveils 'responsible' Budget 2026

Budget 2026 will be announced at 2pm on Thursday.

Thu, May 28

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is applauded after his speech during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament on May 28, 2026.

Budget 2026 at a glance: Follow the money here

Nicola Willis delivered a disciplined Budget today, asking New Zealand to accept continued restraint in return for promises of longer-term economic growth.

Thu, May 28

Budget 2026: So are fuel taxes being hiked next year or not?

Budget 2026: So are fuel taxes being hiked next year or not?

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has set aside $450 million in a time-limited contingency in case further fuel-related support is required.

Thu, May 28