‘Increasingly volatile’ – international economists think New Zealand politics is becoming more unstable

International economics firm BMI has upgraded New Zealand’s political volatility score, warning of the country’s ...

Political poll shows immense power of support parties – Thomas Coughlan

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon can breathe a sigh of relief this evening with the latest 1News Verian poll showing the ...

‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistake

NZ First Leader Winston Peters has spurned an opportunity extended by the Labour Party to join forces to repeal the Act Party’s Regulatory Standards Act.

How leadership challenges happen in New Zealand politics

There's no overall guideline for leadership challenges in New Zealand politics, which are left to parties to set the rules.

UK bans wet wipes containing plastics, but NZ won't, government says

The UK is banning the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastics, a huge cause of pollution and sewer blockages.