Politics Agriculture no block to NZ-EU trade deal Agriculture has often been a sticking point for EU trade talks - but EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan says there is goodwill on both sides. Feb 15 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Best of the Week NZ-China ‘scheduling issues’ cause for concern Plausible deniability is often the name of the game when China targets other countries. Feb 13 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics ‘No deterioration’ in NZ-China relationship As scheduling issues lead to the delay of a major tourism launch, the PM denies ties have gone downhill. Feb 12 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Ardern faces big questions at Waitangi After a successful - but not outstanding - Waitangi, can the PM deliver meaningful change for Māori? Feb 07 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Māori issues Waitangi 2019: in pictures Take a look at some of Newsroom’s best photos from this year’s Waitangi commemorations. Feb 07 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Ardern emphasises children at Waitangi Day service The PM quotes Dame Whina Cooper: “For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa.” Feb 06 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Waitangi pōwhiri highlights task ahead of Ardern Jacinda Ardern’s second speech at Waitangi lacked the emotion of her debut - but it is work, not words, that are now her priority. Feb 06 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Government Ardern: ‘Still more to do’ for Māori Speaking at Waitangi after a year in government, the PM hailed progress but said more had to be done. Feb 05 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Māori issues Sir Hekenukumai Busby honoured at Waitangi He restored the art of celestial navigation - now Sir Hekenukumai Busby is in the constellation of NZ greats. Feb 05 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics ‘Nephs’ boost as Govt signals targeted funding The Government has focused on universal initiatives which benefit Māori - but could that change in this year’s Budget? Feb 05 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics PM announces regional employment initiative Cross-agency employment hubs will be set up around regional NZ as part of a $82.4m initiative. Feb 04 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Ardern’s Waitangi sequel a test of relationship One year on from the PM’s positive debut, how will her Government be received by Māori? Feb 04 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Bridges puts finances to the fore National leader’s first major speech of 2019 was workmanlike rather than wowing, but his new tax policy has some value. Jan 31 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Bridges proposes end to ‘bracket creep’ In his State of the Nation speech, the National leader pledges to tie tax brackets to inflation. Jan 30 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Tax working group report headed to Govt Coalition differences will not halt meaningful tax reform, the Prime Minister insists. Jan 29 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Foreign Affairs The year ahead for NZ’s foreign policy After a turbulent 2018 for geopolitics, what could 2019 bring in foreign policy challenges for NZ? Jan 28 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Tobacco ties undermine Taxpayers’ Union The lobby group may not be doing Big Tobacco’s bidding, but without proper transparency it’s impossible to tell, writes Sam Sachdeva. Jan 25 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Taxpayers’ Union backed by tobacco giant British American Tobacco has financially supported an NZ lobby group critical of tobacco taxes and plain packaging. Jan 24 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Military refresh ‘chance for greater diversity’ Suite of new officials will help to open up opportunities for female officers, Defence Minister says. Jan 21 2019 Sam Sachdeva
Government KiwiBuild boss resigns after reports of dispute The head of the Government’s house-building programme has stepped down, following reports of an employment dispute. Jan 18 2019 Sam Sachdeva