It wasn't errant seaweed (this was a serious theory) or a lack of natural gas that caused a massive blackout yesterday, but 'commercial decisions' by Genesis Energy. The government is demanding answers. Justin Giovannetti reports. A blackout that plunged parts of New Zealand into darkness during Keep Reading

A minister in Helen Clark's Labour government, Wilson remembers learning when politics trumps experience, the downsides of timeliness, and never releasing big reports over a long weekend. Keep Reading

The Covid-19 Response Minister says it is unclear what advice officials were working on when they allowed a ship with Covid-19 infected crew members to dock. Keep Reading

Energy Minister Megan Woods meeting with Transpower after rolling blackouts on one of the coldest nights of the year. Keep Reading

Port of Tauranga workers are angry they were brought back to work after being in contact with a ship with Covid-19 infected crew members, Maritime Union says. Keep Reading

ACT Party's Nicole McKee says the scheme is a waste of taxpayers' money. Keep Reading

ANALYSIS: The new IPCC report is yet more intellectual ballast for the Government — but is it moving quickly enough to cut emissions or just talking a big game? Keep Reading

The human element to the cost is "huge" says Waitangi Tribunal claimant Janice Kuka who has seen the effects of underfunding. Keep Reading

Climate report says country will suffer rain and floods in the south and drought and fires in the north Keep Reading

Three conservation board members resign after an “out of control” meeting Keep Reading

A $74 million restructure of the way ACC manages claims has left staff with 'overwhelming caseloads,' a survey has found. Keep Reading

OPINION: The bigger concern is the speed with which the outbreak could potentially rip through an unvaccinated population. Keep Reading

Carter told 1 NEWS he “hasn’t enjoyed the culture of the board”. Keep Reading

National leader Judith Collins has used a speech to party members to signal a shift in focus away from race matters and on to seven "big issues" facing New Zealanders. Keep Reading

Stuff reports: Greens co-leader James Shaw has comfortably seen off a leadership challenge at the party’s annual general meeting on Saturday. James Cockle thought he was the man for the job, saying the traditionally left-leaning party had moved too far to the centre. But the Dunedin software developer and environmental activist captured just four delegate votes […] Keep Reading

In a speech to party faithful, Greens co-leader Marama Davidson slammed "lazy and dangerous politics" from the National Party and highlighted her own work in Government. Keep Reading

Peter Goodfellow retains control of National, while his challenger David Carter immediately resigns. Keep Reading

“In the multiple chapters of Pacific peoples’ story in New Zealand, the chapter of the Dawn Raids stands out as one that continues to cast a long shadow.” — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Keep Reading

We look at the first outing of the conversion therapy ban bill, and whether MPs could need therapy for first reading  confusion. Keep Reading

ANALYSIS: Why are a growing number of people and parties calling for an amnesty or better visa conditions for migrants? Keep Reading

James Shaw has comfortably defeated his rival for the Green Party co-leadership. Keep Reading

Chris Bishop said Bloomfield's texts showed Clark was "donkey-deep in the issue". Keep Reading

The Greens co-leader labelled it "lazy and dangerous politics" from the opposition. Keep Reading

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield clarified he did in fact have “direct conversations” with MFAT officials over the medical evacuation of a Covid-positive UN worker from Fiji. Keep Reading

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has apologised to Parliament's health select committee for providing them incorrect information. Keep Reading