PoliticsLuxon responds after 400 church leaders' open letter against Treaty Principles BillThe Waitangi Tribunal has criticised the Act bill as unfair.09 Sep 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debateOPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?09 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe official warnings over Act MP's proposed gun club changesThe minister's proposals are based on what is being called an untested assumption.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencingKiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGang patch ban in home order ‘railroaded’ through without proper consultation - Law SocietyA clause to ban insignia in homes of repeat offenders was added after Select Committee.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister intervenes to scrap free health services for some Māori and PasifikaHealth inequities have long existed between Pākehā and Māori/Pasifika communities.09 Sep 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.09 Sep 06:51 AM
New Zealand$604 million boost to New Zealand’s drug-buying agency PharmacChristopher Luxon announced details of the Government's $604 million boost to the budget of New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 05:50 AM
PoliticsOne road to rule them all: Single motorway to swallow 10% of infrastructure spending for decadesOne dollar in every 10 spent on infrastructure will be consumed by a single road.09 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon on the Treaty Principles BillPrime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed he had not seen a draft of the bill at Cabinet today. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 05:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘We have to honour our agreements’: PM questioned on Treaty Principles BillThe PM recently returned from visits to Malaysia and South Korea.09 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandSurge in non-disclosure agreements at Health NZ sparks Labour complaintNearly 70 Health NZ staff have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November.09 Sep 03:32 AM
PoliticsTwo new cancer drugs to be funded this yearIt's expected about 2300 people will have the new drugs funded in the next five years.09 Sep 03:11 AM
PoliticsWhy Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale found praise for winning election 'weird'Everyone's like, ‘You've won!’ I'm like, ‘What have I won? I've inherited a job' - Mayor.08 Sep 11:23 PM
PoliticsSeymour’s Treaty Principles Bill to be discussed by Cabinet; Jackson says 'it can be stopped today'Four hundred church leaders sign an open letter calling for MPs to vote the bill down.08 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandBoy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by policeAntisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops08 Sep 07:53 PM
Kahu400 church leaders sign open letter to vote down Seymour's Treaty Principles BillHundreds have signed a letter against the 'divisive' bill.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng‘Jobs for the boys’: Which former Nats MPs have been chosen for key government positions?When governments hire ex-MPs, there is a risk of trust in politicians being eroded.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsPublic Service Commissioner: Top job still vacant a year onIt's been a year since the head of the public service announced he would retire.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPromise to begin new tunnel this term in doubtGovt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.06 Sep 05:07 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopolyOPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.06 Sep 04:39 AM
PoliticsPassport wait times back to normal after system upgrade caused 10-week backlogMinister says 90% of passports are now being issued within two weeks.06 Sep 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour saved $500m, the coalition spent itDebate reignites as to whether the Government is borrowing for tax cuts.06 Sep 12:20 AM
PoliticsKīngi Tūheitia tangi in photos: Māori monarch laid to rest as Nga wai hono i te po steps forwardTūheitia was laid to rest at Taupiri Maunga on Thursday afternoon.05 Sep 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsVerrall says Reti's false chart makes PM Luxon 'look like an idiot' over Health NZ claimsShane Reti's office has admitted a chart referred to in press conference does not exist.05 Sep 05:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri MaungaThousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.05 Sep 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: New Māori Queen begins her reign with a deep well of goodwillOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.05 Sep 01:42 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand and China navigate trade ties amid concerns of foreign influenceThe Chinese Embassy denied it was a competitor or threat to New Zealand.05 Sep 12:09 AM
PoliticsMourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite peopleToday is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.04 Sep 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment considers powerful tools to release more land under housing policyHousing Minister Bishop warns implementation will be complex but is committed to progress.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeLending rules easing: Directors and managers no longer personally liable for breachesMinister Andrew Bayly believes number of changes will make it easier to get a loan.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: It’s been one hell of a year for Christopher LuxonOPINION: The day they become Prime Minister is the day the writing’s on the wall.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGinny Andersen concedes police foot patrols are up after claiming they were downPolice Minister Mark Mitchell accused Labour of 'deliberately misleading the public'.04 Sep 01:03 AM
