Labour vs National crisis response in New Zealand
The contrast between Labour and National’s crisis responses is becoming increasingly clear, from Covid support to today’s cost of living pressures.

The contrast between Labour and National’s crisis responses is becoming increasingly clear, from Covid support to today’s cost of living pressures.

Rocket Lab’s growing US military contracts are raising concerns about New Zealand’s role in global defence and whether it is becoming entangled in the military industrial complex.

Food insecurity is rising sharply in New Zealand, with foodbank demand surging despite the country producing enough to feed 40 million people.

The Bradbury Group Marama Davidson interview plus panel on Iran war, economy and Election 2026 politics in Aotearoa.

Brooke van Velden’s exit from ACT raises questions over pay equity reforms, polling decline, and internal political pressure ahead of Election 2026.

Trump claims Iran wants a deal as tensions rise, but Tehran denies talks — raising questions about strategy and credibility in the Middle East crisis.

Fonterra faces backlash over profits, brand sell-off and rising dairy prices as critics say the co-op has lost its social licence in New Zealand.

Earth’s energy imbalance hits record highs as climate change accelerates — and we may not be ready for what comes next.

Ian Powell examines how conviction politics has reshaped New Zealand’s health system — and why responsibility must come first.

Luxon accused of inaction on fuel prices as National borrows more than Labour while blaming past spending. Is the narrative collapsing?