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Tributes to Mike Moore delay start to fiery year
New Zealand|politics

Tributes to Mike Moore delay start to fiery year

10 Feb 04:00 PM
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What Brexit will mean for New Zealand
New Zealand|politics

What Brexit will mean for New Zealand

31 Jan 04:00 PM

Britain's High Commissioner to New Zealand talks trade, immigration and history.

Coronavirus: New Zealand's first suspected case
New Zealand|politics

Coronavirus: New Zealand's first suspected case

31 Jan 03:14 AM

The patient is in isolation at Auckland City Hospital.

Judith Collins' tell-all book looks set to hit the shelves during election
New Zealand|politics

Judith Collins' tell-all book looks set to hit the shelves during election

30 Jan 02:45 AM

The tell-all looks set to hit the shelves during election season.

Coronavirus: New Zealand and Australia to evacuate citizens
World

Coronavirus: New Zealand and Australia to evacuate citizens

29 Jan 03:40 AM

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's in partnership with New Zealand.

Deadly virus: Govt warns NZers not to travel to China
New Zealand

Deadly virus: Govt warns NZers not to travel to China

28 Jan 10:50 PM

Non-essential travel to China should be avoided, officials say.

'Bring it on': National leader's blunt challenge
New Zealand|politics

'Bring it on': National leader's blunt challenge

28 Jan 04:00 PM

There's now 234 days to the election.

Coronavirus panic: Face masks sell out, but do they work?
New Zealand

Coronavirus panic: Face masks sell out, but do they work?

28 Jan 12:56 AM

Pharmacists say they're selling out, some experts say they're 'useless'.

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Labour receives 2019's largest donation
New Zealand|politics

Labour receives 2019's largest donation

27 Jan 03:09 AM

The party has been handed more than $200,000 in a will.

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NZ First's man of mystery: Darroch Ball
New Zealand|politics

NZ First's man of mystery: Darroch Ball

26 Jan 04:00 PM

Darroch Ball's fingerprints have popped up a lot on the Government's work.

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Winston Peters only told of Israel invitation a week ago
New Zealand|politics

Winston Peters only told of Israel invitation a week ago

23 Jan 05:37 AM

New Zealand was left with no representatives at a global Holocaust memorial event.

Govt rolls out pandemic response plan following China's coronavirus outbreak
New Zealand|politics

Govt rolls out pandemic response plan following China's coronavirus outbreak

23 Jan 02:51 AM

The Government is "alert but not alarmed", Health Minister says.

Putin and Prince Charles attending holocaust memorial but 'security issues' keep NZ away
New Zealand|politics

Putin and Prince Charles attending holocaust memorial but 'security issues' keep NZ away

22 Jan 10:40 PM

Parliament's Speaker says his bags were packed to attend the event.

Cycling couple deliver coffin to Parliament
New Zealand|politics

Cycling couple deliver coffin to Parliament

22 Jan 02:15 AM

Protest calling for Pharmac's $1b-a-year budget to be doubled reaches Parliament steps.

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Greens demand student loan changes
New Zealand|education

Greens demand student loan changes

21 Jan 03:17 AM

Two years in, the policy is unchanged despite promises from both Labour and the Greens.

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Consultants' bonanza or complete beat-up? Just how many reviews is Govt running?
New Zealand|politics

Consultants' bonanza or complete beat-up? Just how many reviews is Govt running?

16 Jan 04:00 PM

Has it been a "consultant's bonanza" or a "complete beat-up"?

DHBs offering fewer smokers help with quitting
New Zealand|politics

DHBs offering fewer smokers help with quitting

15 Jan 04:43 AM

Smoke-free campaigners disappointed at trend.

'It's given me so much hope': Breast-cancer drug deal announced
New Zealand|politics

'It's given me so much hope': Breast-cancer drug deal announced

14 Jan 04:00 PM

The Government's drug-buying agency says Ibrance could be in the patients' hands in April.

Government moves to end export of whitebait
New Zealand|politics

Government moves to end export of whitebait

13 Jan 10:43 PM

About 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.

Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE
Employment

Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE

10 Jan 04:00 PM

The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.

NZ calls for probe into Ukrainian flight crash
New Zealand|politics

NZ calls for probe into Ukrainian flight crash

10 Jan 02:52 AM

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has also offered diplomatic assistance with Iran.

Justice for parents: Should some names be banned?
Lifestyle

Justice for parents: Should some names be banned?

09 Jan 04:00 PM

Are Royall or Kyng really confusing anyone?

Concerns raised over National's China trip planning
New Zealand|politics

Concerns raised over National's China trip planning

09 Jan 02:37 AM

It comes after Simon Bridges met a senior member of China's Politburo.

'If you want a war, we'll give you a war' - NZ faces tough decisions as Iran calls Trump's bluff
New Zealand|politics

'If you want a war, we'll give you a war' - NZ faces tough decisions as Iran calls Trump's bluff

08 Jan 04:00 AM

Analysis: NZ in difficult position after Iran missile attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.

NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters
New Zealand|politics

NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters

08 Jan 02:02 AM

He's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.

NZDF probes claim Kiwi base hit in Iraq, ex-minister says withdrawal 'inevitable'
New Zealand|politics

NZDF probes claim Kiwi base hit in Iraq, ex-minister says withdrawal 'inevitable'

08 Jan 01:01 AM

The Defence Force is investigating reports Camp Taji has also been hit.

NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension
New Zealand|politics

NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension

06 Jan 05:06 AM

It comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.

Call for action on firefighter cancer law change
New Zealand|politics

Call for action on firefighter cancer law change

06 Jan 03:56 AM

Firefighters say they're missing support when they need it most.

Right on: Judith Collins goes back to study
New Zealand|politics

Right on: Judith Collins goes back to study

02 Jan 04:00 PM

And her tell-all book is just about ready.

New Year Honours: Dame Marilyn Waring's ground-breaking career
New Zealand|politics

New Year Honours: Dame Marilyn Waring's ground-breaking career

30 Dec 04:00 PM

Waring served as an MP at 23, an academic, activist and mentor.

Government mulls huge changes to emissions prices
New Zealand|politics

Government mulls huge changes to emissions prices

19 Dec 11:13 PM

The pre-Christmas release of the proposal has been called cynical.

Boost for burns unit: Govt weighs cash to aid eruption victims
New Zealand|politics

Boost for burns unit: Govt weighs cash to aid eruption victims

19 Dec 04:00 PM

The hospital's charity has been calling for donations.

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All the right moves: David Seymour has high hopes
New Zealand|politics

All the right moves: David Seymour has high hopes

19 Dec 04:00 PM

David Seymour talks guns, euthanasia and Dancing with the Stars.

'Harm done to all' in Labour sex assault claim review: PM
New Zealand|politics

'Harm done to all' in Labour sex assault claim review: PM

18 Dec 02:48 AM

The report looked into claims of sexual assault by a Labour Party staffer.

Australian Foreign Minister speaks on White Island tragedy
New Zealand|politics

Australian Foreign Minister speaks on White Island tragedy

17 Dec 12:49 AM

Marise Payne is in New Zealand after the White Island deaths.

Government still mulling White Island probe
New Zealand|politics

Government still mulling White Island probe

16 Dec 05:20 AM

Prime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.

Govt approves $5m fund to help small businesses after White Island eruption
New Zealand|politics

Govt approves $5m fund to help small businesses after White Island eruption

16 Dec 03:16 AM

The Government's Cabinet paused for the national minute of silence today.

National promises health targets, mulls future of DHBs
New Zealand|politics

National promises health targets, mulls future of DHBs

11 Dec 10:41 PM

The party has laid out its health sector plans for election year.

Govt makes drug court permanent in justice shake-up
New Zealand|politics

Govt makes drug court permanent in justice shake-up

11 Dec 06:30 PM

But National is criticising what is says is a "soft-on-crime" approach.

Bill to protect Māori seats fails in Parliament
Kahu

Bill to protect Māori seats fails in Parliament

10 Dec 11:00 PM

New Zealand First opposed entrenching the seats.

Probe into foreign interference too late: Justice Minister
New Zealand|politics

Probe into foreign interference too late: Justice Minister

10 Dec 05:21 AM

A long-awaited review into foreign election interference has finally been finished.

Ardern: Questions need asking, answered over eruption tragedy
New Zealand|politics

Ardern: Questions need asking, answered over eruption tragedy

10 Dec 02:02 AM

PM confirmed people from seven countries are among the missing and injured

Health Minister defends DHB appointment process
New Zealand|politics

Health Minister defends DHB appointment process

10 Dec 12:02 AM

National has accused the Government of making political appointments.

No decision on new location for port: Ardern
New Zealand|politics

No decision on new location for port: Ardern

09 Dec 07:59 PM

A Government announcement won't say where and when the port is going, the PM says.

End of Life Choice Bill passes: What it means
New Zealand|politics

End of Life Choice Bill passes: What it means

13 Nov 04:00 PM

How would the euthanasia legislation work and what happens now?

Euthanasia bill passes final vote, goes to referendum
New Zealand|politics

Euthanasia bill passes final vote, goes to referendum

13 Nov 07:35 AM

Assisted dying legislation has cleared its final hurdle in Parliament.

Euthanasia bill passes final vote
New Zealand|politics

Euthanasia bill passes final vote

13 Nov 06:25 AM

David Seymour made a plea for politicians to back his euthanasia legislation.

'Opaque' foundation: Questions raised about NZ First donations
New Zealand|politics

'Opaque' foundation: Questions raised about NZ First donations

12 Nov 10:06 PM

Winston Peters on mystery foundation: "We don't do the spirit [of the law]. We do the law"

Parliament faces historic final euthanasia vote
New Zealand|politics

Parliament faces historic final euthanasia vote

12 Nov 04:42 AM

An assisted dying bill is widely expected to pass a final vote and head to a referendum.

Euthanasia law critics gather for final push
New Zealand|politics

Euthanasia law critics gather for final push

12 Nov 02:17 AM

Hospice workers have joined a final bid to halt an assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Helen Clark's rules for the internet
New Zealand|politics

Helen Clark's rules for the internet

11 Nov 06:00 AM

Former PM's think tank releases recommendations for governments and social media firms.

New Zealand to get space mission control centre
New Zealand|politics

New Zealand to get space mission control centre

06 Nov 02:30 AM

It's the first space mission funded by the Government and will received $26 million.

'Bollywood overreaction': Shane Jones doubles down
New Zealand|politics

'Bollywood overreaction': Shane Jones doubles down

04 Nov 10:18 PM

Outspoken Minister hits back after criticism from the Indian community.

Super stoush: Winston to take stand as leaks lawsuit reaches court
New Zealand|politics

Super stoush: Winston to take stand as leaks lawsuit reaches court

02 Nov 04:00 PM

National has consistently denied being behind the leaks, as has the public service.

Two-thirds of sexual violence reported to police fail to reach court
New Zealand|politics

Two-thirds of sexual violence reported to police fail to reach court

31 Oct 08:30 PM

Only 6 per cent of sexual offending reported to police ends in jail, official figures say.

Apec cancellation 'couldn't come at worse time'
New Zealand|politics

Apec cancellation 'couldn't come at worse time'

30 Oct 11:39 PM

The summit was seen as a chance to ease global trade tensions.

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Dual referendums risk stealing election oxygen
New Zealand|politics

Dual referendums risk stealing election oxygen

30 Oct 02:00 AM

Next year's election won't just be a matter of choosing the Government.

'Disgraceful': Bill English criticises abortion law change
New Zealand|politics

'Disgraceful': Bill English criticises abortion law change

30 Oct 01:22 AM

Former PM and wife Mary have returned to Parliament to speak against the bill.

Measles vaccines at pharmacies get green light
New Zealand|politics

Measles vaccines at pharmacies get green light

29 Oct 08:15 PM

Current rules meant pharmacists could give out other vaccines but not the one for measles.

Call for independent facts ahead of euthanasia referendum
New Zealand|politics

Call for independent facts ahead of euthanasia referendum

24 Oct 05:32 AM

Experts says the public will likely back a referendum on assisted dying.

Euthanasia bill to go to referendum
New Zealand|politics

Euthanasia bill to go to referendum

23 Oct 07:20 AM

NZ First vowed to oppose the legislation if a referendum wasn't held.

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Euthanasia bill vote on a knife-edge
New Zealand|politics

Euthanasia bill vote on a knife-edge

22 Oct 09:24 AM

MPs are about to decide whether the public should decide on legalising assisted dying.

Winston's very National speech
New Zealand|politics

Winston's very National speech

20 Oct 12:58 AM

Winston Peters lashed National while saying he won't pick sides ahead of the election.

NZ First to rethink pill testing at music festivals
New Zealand|politics

NZ First to rethink pill testing at music festivals

19 Oct 09:43 PM

Several MPs opposed the idea in a public clash over the issue.

Peters starts election run-up with scattergun attack
New Zealand|politics

Peters starts election run-up with scattergun attack

19 Oct 05:48 AM

A jab at ailing MediaWorks raised eyebrows at NZ First's annual meeting.

'Good riddance': Winston Peters sticks boot in over MediaWorks
New Zealand

'Good riddance': Winston Peters sticks boot in over MediaWorks

18 Oct 08:59 PM

The NZ First leader is at his annual conference

Burnham bombshell: For years NZDF denied 3yo Fatima's death. Until today
New Zealand|politics

Burnham bombshell: For years NZDF denied 3yo Fatima's death. Until today

18 Oct 04:50 AM

The admissions comes amid a Government probe into an NZ-led raid in Afghanistan.

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Where to for Winston Peters?
New Zealand|politics

Where to for Winston Peters?

18 Oct 04:45 AM

Two years after announcing the Government, Winston Peters is set to rally the troops.

Winston Peters presses on with lawsuit against National as details emerge
New Zealand|politics

Winston Peters presses on with lawsuit against National as details emerge

16 Oct 09:13 PM

Peters says the case is a matter of protecting privacy.

Second NZDF officer points to former Minister amid 'cover-up' allegations
New Zealand|politics

Second NZDF officer points to former Minister amid 'cover-up' allegations

16 Oct 03:39 AM

Top military brass are facing questions about a file that contradicted the public story.

'National security': Minister overrules Whenuapai airbase noise ruling
New Zealand|politics

'National security': Minister overrules Whenuapai airbase noise ruling

15 Oct 12:45 AM

The Minister says those who buy homes near an airbase need to accept noise.

Minister was told about Afghan civilian deaths report, top officer says
New Zealand|politics

Minister was told about Afghan civilian deaths report, top officer says

14 Oct 11:59 PM

An inquiry into Operation Burnham is asking how a key file was left in a safe for years.

Student lay dead for weeks: Uni halls face $100k fines under new law
New Zealand|politics

Student lay dead for weeks: Uni halls face $100k fines under new law

14 Oct 03:45 AM

The law change comes after a student laid dead for weeks without being found.

Shane Jones calls use of AR-15 'international research'
New Zealand|politics

Shane Jones calls use of AR-15 'international research'

14 Oct 03:00 AM

The minister's holiday photos show him using the weapon at an overseas firing range.

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Will the public get to decide on euthanasia? A poll of MPs
New Zealand|politics

Will the public get to decide on euthanasia? A poll of MPs

11 Oct 03:35 AM

A decision whether to put assisted dying to a referendum is on a knife-edge.

Government to loosen prefab consent rules
New Zealand|politics

Government to loosen prefab consent rules

11 Oct 12:54 AM

The changes are meant to slash the number of inspections for prefabs in half.

Details of royals' visit to NZ revealed
Royals

Details of royals' visit to NZ revealed

10 Oct 04:00 PM

It'll be the first royal visit to the Treaty Grounds in 25 years.

Key backs Luxon as National candidate, Ross issues challenge
New Zealand|politics

Key backs Luxon as National candidate, Ross issues challenge

10 Oct 07:20 AM

It comes after much speculation about his political future.

SIS apologises to Hager over unlawful spying
New Zealand|politics

SIS apologises to Hager over unlawful spying

10 Oct 01:55 AM

The Defence Force was trying to find a source from one of the author's books.

'Just for the rich': Govt's parent visa rule change criticised
New Zealand|politics

'Just for the rich': Govt's parent visa rule change criticised

06 Oct 11:44 PM

The parent category visa is back but with significant new income requirements.

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NZ First leak: Members felt 'exploited' over donations
New Zealand|politics

NZ First leak: Members felt 'exploited' over donations

06 Oct 12:00 AM

The leak comes just weeks before the party's annual conference.

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