OpinionWhat kind of economy produces the highest adolescent suicide rate? OursNew Zealand's alarming child and youth mental health stats reflect political choices.By Georgie Craw | 19th May, 2025Guest writer
How wokeism cancelled political correctnessA close reading of our parliamentary debates reveals when the fight against PC gave way to the war on woke – and the exact point the two crossed over.By Alice Neville | 19th May, 2025
OpinionThe many inconsistencies in Te Pāti Māori MPs’ haka suspensions'The unquestioning acceptance of the intimidatory nature of haka seems out-of-step with the constant claim that the House of Representatives is a place for "robust debate".' By Andrew Geddis | 15th May, 2025
OpinionA definitive list of when it is and isn’t acceptable to perform a hakaAotearoa loves a good haka – as long as it’s on a rugby field and not the floor of parliament. By Liam Rātana | 15th May, 2025
Waitangi Tribunal hears evidence against another ‘dangerous’ principles-based billIn an urgent hearing, the tribunal heard that the Regulatory Standards Bill was akin to 'constitutional warfare'.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 15th May, 2025
Echo Chamber: A C-bomb explodes in parliamentA tense day in the house reached a fiery collusion when Brooke van Velden became the first MP to use the word 'cunt' in parliament.By Joel MacManus | 15th May, 2025Wellington editor
A brief history of swearing in parliamentIn light of the first-ever record of a c-bomb dropping in the debating chamber this week, we take a look back at the potty mouths of our parliamentarians.By Alice Neville | 15th May, 2025Deputy editor
Echo Chamber: Cut it, gut it or re-up it, pay equity is ready to overshadow the budgetSee you next Tuesday, as they say.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 14th May, 2025Politics reporter
Is comparing librarians to fisheries officers really so ridiculous?Diving deep into National’s crisis comms on its changes to pay equity legislation.By Hayden Donnell | 14th May, 2025Contributing writer
OpinionDon’t just ban social media for under 16s – ban it for everyone A desperate call for a government solution to my personal problemBy Alex Casey | 14th May, 2025Senior writer
A quick guide to the who, how and why of the Waitangi Tribunal review'Māori bashing', or much needed future-proofing? Whatever way you look at it, here's what's going down with the Waitangi Tribunal review.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 14th May, 2025Politics reporter
Opinion‘Soul-destroying’: A survivor’s response to the latest in abuse in care redressThe lack of a new redress system for survivors proves the royal commission of inquiry's recommendations were pointless.By Steve Goodlass | 13th May, 2025Guest writer
Nobody is cutting through government spin like the Act PartyEat your heart out, investigative journalists. Nobody is picking holes in government PR like government coalition partner Act.By Hayden Donnell | 13th May, 2025Contributing writer
OpinionIs ‘cunt’ still the worst thing a woman can call another woman?And would you call a government minister a 'c...' in print?By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 12th May, 2025Senior writer
OpinionCulturally unsafe healthcare is unsafe healthcare – we cannot pretend otherwiseThe government’s proposal to weaken cultural safety in healthcare isn’t neutral – it threatens lives and deepens inequities.By Mataroria Lyndon | 12th May, 2025Guest writer
In the wings: Desley Simpson is biding her timeDesley Simpson is still waiting to say whether she will run for the Auckland mayoralty in October.By Gabi Lardies | 12th May, 2025Staff writer
Who really owns the maunga? The unfinished business of Mount RuapehuThe ski fields are back – but iwi say the Crown’s promise of partnership on Mount Ruapehu is still broken.By Liam Rātana | 9th May, 2025Ātea editor
Echo Chamber: Winston Peters still wants to know what a woman isThe deputy prime minister returned to a familiar fixation during Wednesday's question time. By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 8th May, 2025Politics reporter
OpinionThe ‘muddy waters’ of pay equityThe sweeping changes being made to our pay equity framework are apparently about 'improving the process'. But what, exactly, is the problem that needs to be fixed?By Katherine Ravenswood | 8th May, 2025Guest writer
What have the women of the coalition said about pay equity?Nicola Willis on the passing of the Equal Pay Amendment Bill in 2020: 'This is an important moment. Equal pay matters.'By Alice Neville | 7th May, 2025Deputy editor
