Analysis

Character housing goes to court: Will Wellington’s new District Plan survive?

Character housing goes to court: Will Wellington’s new District Plan survive?

A character housing group is suing to stop new housing from going up in Wellington's character suburbs. Do they have any chance?

By Joel MacManus | 12th June, 2024

Wellington editor

Explainer: What’s the deal with Auckland’s new water deal?

Explainer: What’s the deal with Auckland’s new water deal?

Simeon Brown, Chris Luxon and Wayne Brown climbed into a hole and announced a plan to solve Auckland's water woes. This is how it'll work.

By Joel MacManus | 8th May, 2024

Wellington editor

Chantelle Baker, Rodney Hide, Paul Brennan and Peter Williams are among the names headlining Reality Check Radio (Image: Tina Tiller)

Reality Check Radio is still ‘off-air’. But was it ever really at risk?

Is the fringe radio station really in a financial crisis, or is it just running a hyped-up donation drive?

By Joel MacManus | 30th April, 2024

Wellington editor

Image: Tina Tiller

Revealed: All the changes councillors want to make to Wellington’s District Plan

If these amendments pass, it will be a major step forward for housing capacity and density in the capital.

By Joel MacManus | 14th March, 2024

Wellington editor

How low-density housing is making us poorer

How low-density housing is making us poorer

We can do things more efficiently and at lower cost when we cluster together.

By Matt Williamson | 4th March, 2024

Image: Archi Banal

Help Me Hera: I’m 26 and have never had sex

I like my life but it doesn't involve sex or relationships. Should I be trying harder?

By Hera Lindsay Bird | 20th April, 2023

Contributing writer

Image: Tina Tiller

Help Me Hera: My friend thinks I’m always copying her

When it comes to fashion, there’s no such thing as originality. The trick is to imitate widely.

By Hera Lindsay Bird | 13th April, 2023

Contributing writer

Gaurav Sharma and Jacinda Ardern during the 2020 campaign.

Gaurav Sharma and the migraine for Labour in Hamilton West

The timing is bad for the governing party and the place is, too. National will be licking its lips.

By Toby Manhire | 18th October, 2022

Editor-at-large

Image: Tina Tiller

‘Great day for poo in Wellington’: Faecal fans celebrate capital’s shitty success

Today's central city poonami seals it: Wellington is New Zealand's capital of crap, says Emily Writes

By Emily Writes | 19th November, 2020

Contributing writer

The National Party caucus as of 2018 (File photo)

With Todd Muller out, who will take over as National leader?

With just over two months to go before the election, National suddenly finds itself in need of a new leader.

By Alex Braae | 14th July, 2020

Photos: Getty Images

How Muller-mentum could change the political landscape

National has a new leader, and it could upend parts of the political map that previously looked much more stable.

By Alex Braae | 26th May, 2020

Simon Bridges calculating his effective tax rate

Good news for Simon Bridges: his big tax idea is already happening

Simon Bridges reckons those on the average wage shouldn't be paying a third of what they earn in income tax.

By Alex Braae | 17th February, 2020

Labour’s Kris Faafoi, after being elected to parliament for the first time in the Mana by-election (Getty Images)

Faafoi goes list only: What it could mean for the government and his electorate

A bigger role looms for Labour's rising star, and a chance opens up for ambitious potential MPs.

By Alex Braae | 9th February, 2020

Simon Bridges had a big decision to make (Image: Getty Images, edited by Tina Tiller)

Simon Bridges is about to make a big decision that could shape the election

It's a huge call for the National leader: should he rule out working with NZ First after the 2020 election?

By Alex Braae | 23rd January, 2020

Vernon Tava is taking aim at Green co-leader James Shaw.

The new green party is still defined by the old Green party

The Sustainable NZ Party launched over the weekend, to media fanfare. But does it stand a chance?

By Alex Braae | 11th November, 2019

John Tamihere speaking to media at Chamberlain Park (PHOTO: Alex Braae)

Tamihere sets out his stall on the future of Auckland sport venues

John Tamihere has launched his first policy slate ahead of the Auckland mayoralty election, making a pitch for the conservative vote. Alex Braae was at Chamberlain Park golf course for the launch.

By Alex Braae | 14th April, 2019