However motley and incoherent some of the messages might seem, to laugh it off would be a mistake. The day brought to the surface nasty and violent sentiments that could, unchecked, turn into something awful, writes Toby Manhire. The Spinoff's future hinges on support from Members. To keep us tic Keep Reading

National's leader Judith Collins says it is best response the party has ever received to a petition. Keep Reading

When it comes to climate change, New Zealand fails its well-earned reputation for innovation, environment editor David Williams writes Keep Reading

Mandatory vaccines could be part of New Zealand life for some time to come, with the prime minister reluctant to talk about when they might be lifted. Keep Reading

Protesters were not "representative of the vast majority of New Zealanders", Ardern said. Keep Reading

ANALYSIS: It spoke volumes: there were thousands of protesters on the lawn of Parliament and not a single politician showed up. Keep Reading

The massive protest in Wellington seemed to come out of the blue. But they'd been planning: sharing details through Facebook groups and the social media messaging app, Telegram. Keep Reading

Judith Collins said that Phil Goff has approved far uglier housing than Nat-Labour plan. Keep Reading

Parliament is on high security as thousands march through central Wellington for an anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination protest. Keep Reading

Anti-lockdown protesters are blocking State Highway 1 at Auckland's northern border, causing delays for motorists.  A heavy police presence is standing gua Keep Reading

By telling Aucklanders to prepare for a move to the freer traffic light system at the end of November, the PM is sealing off her own options if the outbreak worsens in the meantime. Keep Reading

Aucklanders are nearing a "freedom day" but just how and when the city's border is lifted – and Covid-19 inevitably spreads – remains uncertain. Keep Reading

OPINION: The Government's mixed messages over the lockdown have lead to disillusionment in Auckland. Keep Reading

Managing the competing demands of a pandemic inevitably erodes Jacinda Ardern’s political brand – but changes to Labour’s leadership rules don’t necessarily signal the end of an era. Keep Reading

The Prime Minister will visit Auckland next week. Keep Reading

Who's Ya Mama? What makes Labour’s decision to dilute the power of the Electoral College so puzzling is that Jacinda Ardern would undoubted... Keep Reading

Activist Niamh Peren told 1News the 2050 deadline pushed responsibility onto the next generation. Keep Reading

ANALYSIS: This should have been a triumphant party conference, instead it was a grey, online affair as the shine has clearly worn off Labour's Covid response. Keep Reading

Increases to the Family Tax Credit and Best Start payments are welcomed, but are not enough to lift children out of poverty, the Children's Commissioner and Green Party say. Keep Reading

OPINION: Fleur Fitzsimons' son knew he was a boy before he could say it properly. But people still misgender him and use his 'dead name' — sometimes deliberately. Keep Reading

Stuart Armstrong has given a lot of thought to the end of his life. Now he knows one day he can if he needs to, he can focus on living. Keep Reading

Aucklanders will be able to travel outside the region over summer and Christmas, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed today. Keep Reading

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson hits the brakes and looks ahead to the traffic light system, and what it means for Covid-19 in New Zealand. Keep Reading

The text of Jacinda Ardern’s speech delivered today to the Labour Conference. Keep Reading

Jacinda Ardern has used an online address to the Labour Party faithful to announce that the Government will be increasing various family payments. Keep Reading