Another Chris Bishop backdown on urban intensification is another punch in Auckland’s face
Auckland is told to grow — then blocked when it tries. Another housing cut, another reminder of who really holds the power.

Auckland is told to grow — then blocked when it tries. Another housing cut, another reminder of who really holds the power.

I’ll happily hammer Winston when he deserves it — but this time he’s done the job. Rebuilding ties with the Cook Islands is exactly what New Zealand should have been doing.

Sometimes a cartoon says everything.

National in the 20s. Labour ahead. TOP rising. This isn’t just a bad poll — it’s a warning the election could break wide open.

It starts as gossip. It ends as political warfare. The Chris Hipkins controversy shows how fast outrage turns into weaponised narrative.

As cocaine and meth use surge, critics argue New Zealand’s crime policies are failing to confront the real drivers of organised crime.

New data reveals a sharp decline in trust across New Zealand — with youth disengaging, social divisions deepening, and the upcoming election set to be shaped by more than policy.

At Eid in Parliament, ICONZ delivered a powerful call for compassion, justice, and moral leadership — urging New Zealand to uphold its values in a time of global crisis.

The Alliance Party is backing protests against “Move On” laws, arguing they deepen homelessness and calling for a return to state-led housing solutions.

Cuba’s ambassador warns a US fuel blockade is pushing the country into a deepening humanitarian crisis, with hospitals and essential services under threat.