Winston Peters has launched a blistering election-year attack on Labour, declaring the party New Zealanders once knew has disappeared as New Zealand First sharpens its pitch to working and middle-income voters. The New Zealand First leader used a major speech this weekend to draw a battle line between his party and Labour, arguing the traditional…

A major new survey of renters across Aotearoa is painting a bleak picture of life in the rental market, with half of respondents spending more than half their income on rent and more than four in ten reporting problems with mould, dampness or draughts. The Aotearoa Renters’ Survey 2026, produced by Renters United and ActionStation,…

A major review of the Waitangi Tribunal remains behind closed doors more than a year after it was announced, with ministers still considering recommendations that could shape the future role of one of Aotearoa’s most important Te Tiriti institutions. The independent review stems from the National-New Zealand First coalition agreement and its commitment to refocus…

Health New Zealand is urging whānau to know the warning signs of meningococcal disease following the death of a young adult in Waikato. The National Public Health Service has carried out public health follow-up after the death, identifying close contacts and offering them appropriate treatment and support. Health officials have determined there is no ongoing…