The Latest Breaking News from Newsroom.co.nz

Labour gives a glimpse of grit in the face of a horror poll

There are horror stories on both sides of the landlord/tenant divide, but how do the laws of the country ensure a fair balance between the rights of both?

Chris Hipkins doesn’t get it all his own way in a deep-red seat

The combination of a capable National candidate and a nationwide swing against Labour should be enough to unseat Sarah Pallett, though wildcard TOP leader Raf Manji could make it a tough race, argues Liam Hehir

By dint of a high list placement or being catapaulted into a safe seat, new faces will head to Wellington after October 14’s election. They're the sure things. In the latest part of this occasional series, David Williams talks to Laura Trask, number 10 on the Act Party list.

The opening of the Government's books gave little cause for celebration or catastrophising, which of course didn't stop politicians from doing both.

The pre-election forecasts offer a rosier picture of the economy, with wages growing ahead of inflation, but tougher times for the Government’s own books.

Governments have been slow to find solutions to rising ferry fares and missed subsidies, complain islanders struggling to get their kids to hospital. Matthew Scott reports.

MediaRoom column: Regulators dismiss 16 of 16 complaints over media reporting of the visit of anti-trans activist Posie Parker