Govt hails growth but Labour says 0.2% GDP rise a 'failure'
Most industries recorded an increase in economic activity in the December quarter.

Most industries recorded an increase in economic activity in the December quarter. Keep Reading
Analysis: When stuck in a bind, Christopher Luxon can always rely on talking about law and order. Keep Reading
NZ is now one of just five countries to have rejected the post-pandemic changes to the WHO's global health rules without providing a reason. Marc Daalder reports. Keep Reading
The National Party is above 30%, but still behind Labour, in the latest political poll. Keep Reading
For most of 2025, the government talked tough. What's changed? Keep Reading
The Government’s redress scheme for victims of abuse in state care is expanding after a plea from one survivor who was hitting “bureaucratic dead ends”.... Keep Reading
A second diplomatic confusion has erupted over Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s matai ceremony, days after the New Zealand and Samoan governments hosed... Keep Reading
Thirteen ships en route to New Zealand will give us a buffer for fuel supply, but it’s not as steadfast as we might think. Keep Reading
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Thirteen ships loaded with fuel are on the way to New Zealand and three further ships are slated to leave, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Willis made... Keep Reading
Finance Minister Nicola Willis was at pains to highlight that any relief options would be targeted towards lower and middle income New Zealanders. Keep Reading
Climate advocates argue the government broke the law when it dismantled dozens of climate policies, before consulting the public. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has a lot of explaining to do when he meets with his Samoan counterparts – a relationship he described to the Herald as “one... Keep Reading
Speaking to Q+A this morning, the Finance Minister says the Government was planning for supply disruptions and higher prices as global oil routes remain under pressure. Keep Reading
The Interislander's Kaiārahi has been out of service since Tuesday night because of a technical fault, and Bluebridge's Connemara ferry was also cancelled on Thursday and Friday. Keep Reading
Four of the Government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows. Keep Reading
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s partial success challenging Te Pāti Māori in court means she is, now, officially, an MP for Te Pāti Māori once again. Keep Reading
The Government is considering how it could use Muldoon-era legislation to limit demand for fuel, as petrol prices surge past $3 per litre. Keep Reading
Ministers are getting advice on how low fuel supplies have to go before the Government should introduce demand measures such as reducing the amount of petrol... Keep Reading
A High Court ruling reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi to Te Pāti Māori, opening the door to restoration, but leaders say rebuilding trust will take time. Keep Reading
New figures show wait times in emergency departments are getting further from of the government's target. Keep Reading
Ngāti Hine and Te Kapotai, alongside NZEI, filed the claim in November last year, arguing the changes undermined Māori rangatiratanga, partnership and equity in education. Keep Reading
Peeni Henare retires after 12 years in Labour, reflecting on serving Tāmaki Makaurau and personal sacrifices, including time away from his children and whānau. Keep Reading
"I walked away from [Ihumātao] thinking, maybe I should have been more of a Māori," Henare says, as he reflects in his 12 years in politics. Keep Reading
“Without a plan for constitutional protection of Te Tiriti, we risk any progress being laid to waste again within a few years. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to go through this again.” — Tina Ngata on voting to protect Te Tiriti. Keep Reading
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