Opinion
National trying to bully media over Opportunity Party coverage
OPINION: Reporters are just doing their jobs – and the Nats don't like it.
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Christopher Luxon’s awkward transition from CEO to Prime Minister
Deborah Coddington calls Luxon "vanilla" but John Key thinks he's "dramatically changed".
Editorial: Voters given two distinct blocks with National ruling out Opportunity
OPINION: At this point it is a coin flip as to whether Opportunity will even make it.
National's chance to send clear message on Opportunity undercut by Luxon's comms
ANALYSIS: The time had come for a decision about Opportunity.
Greens, Te Pāti Māori open to Hipkins’ wanting more PM power in coalition deals
Leaders of the two parties appeared supportive of Hipkins' comments.
National rules out Opportunity Party over tax plans
'We wouldn’t be working with them,' National leader Christopher Luxon said.
Christopher Luxon pushed on whether National would rule out Opportunity
He was clear he didn't want to work with a party that would increase taxes. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nearly 100,000 families receiving FamilyBoost rebate a year on from revelations officials’ overestimated eligibility
The Government will give a progress report on FamilyBoost.
'Insane and ridiculous': PM says no grounds for fresh US tariff hike
'There is no forced labour situation in New Zealand,' Christopher Luxon said.
Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZB
Greens want pause on consenting AI data centres
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a pause on data centre consents.
What now for Nash's business career as his ambitions unravel?
OPINION: The political souffle doesn’t rise three times.
PM pays tribute to quiet hero Sir Bill Birch
Luxon recalled his own brief interaction with Birch as he entered politics.
Luxon public meeting: National bright spots dimmed by economic pain
ANALYSIS: More than 350 people turned out in Feilding to hear from the National leader.
Women MPs say Nash backlash shows shift in attitudes to working mums
Decency has prevailed, says MP criticised as lazy by short-lived NZ First candidate.
Luxon banks on rural goodwill as farmers back coalition policies
The coalition has axed the Ute Tax and rolled back methane and ETS rules.
Nash paid the price but Peters and Jones set a disturbing new tone
OPINION: Nash’s resignation capped a week of vulgarity, insults and reinventing history.
Of the two defiant minor coalition partners, NZ First continues to evade punishment
OPINION: Peters and co have kept at arms-length from the coalition’s economic plan.
India’s rise opens new doors for New Zealand exporters
India’s 1.4b population and rising incomes are reshaping global consumption.
'It's about who shows up and delivers': Nash responds to 'sexist' comment backlash
He said he respects any working parent raising a newborn alongside a demanding job.
National candidate accused of 'very misleading' claim over broken tunnel promise
The party pledged to start construction on a Mt Victoria tunnel this term.
The Country: NZ's dairy export dominance
Today: Christopher Luxon, Andrew Murray, Emma Higgins, John McOviney, and Jay Campbell.
Christopher Luxon calls Stuart Nash comments ‘sexist’
Nash made comments about National MP Katie Nimon. Video / Mark Mitchell
Shane Jones blames media 'wokeism' for response to 'kneepads' remark
Christopher Luxon has deemed the comment crass and unprofessional.
Christopher Luxon says 'traffic management issue' behind sexual consent changes hold-up
National will campaign on doing it next term. Video / Mark Mitchell
Jones would be sacked if he was my MP and made 'kneepads' remark, Hipkins says
The comment has been called 'crass' by the Prime Minister.
'Deeply ironic': Luxon reacts to NZ First $1b oil and gas policy
NZ First leader Winston Peters revealed the policy on the weekend.
Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZB
Crackdown on India-linked crime casts shadow over NZ trade and visa ties
The FBI probe links India-linked gangs to killings, extortion and drugs.
Paul Henry could be the jolt NZ politics needs
OPINION: A broadcaster turns politician – and it just might work.