PoliticsGovernment investment unlocks more solarNZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.27 Aug 07:38 AM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsMinister defends 5% of coastline commentMinister's 5% marine title claim not based on analysis, just 'free-flowing discussion'.27 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassadorIt comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.27 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussionChris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.27 Aug 03:03 AM
PoliticsUN Secretary-General issues SOS over ‘devastating’ new sea level rise researchSurging seas are coming for us all, Antonio Guterres is warning the world.26 Aug 10:53 PM
Kahu'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out joggingFormer cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.26 Aug 10:15 PM
Politics'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisonersUnit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.26 Aug 10:00 PM
PoliticsBeneficiaries first in queue: New targets for $1.1 billion employment supportGovt believes much of the funding for schemes should be reserved for beneficiaries.26 Aug 07:30 PM
KahuWillie Jackson: Chris Hipkins points out truth about sovereigntyOPINION: The Labour leader accepts what is right.26 Aug 07:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment tries to legislate its way out of energy crisisThe Government wants to fast-track a liquefied natural gas terminal.26 Aug 06:56 PM
KahuChris Hipkins claims 'Māori did not cede sovereignty’Labour leader: 'That doesn’t mean that the Crown doesn’t have sovereignty now.'26 Aug 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woesOPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTongan earthquake downs communications on island of PM Luxon’s leaders' retreatThe 6.9-magnitude quake caused significant shaking that lasted for at least one minute.26 Aug 07:40 AM
PoliticsMinisters' meeting with seafood industry slammed by lawyer in tribunalPM Luxon defends the decision to revert to the former threshold for customary title.26 Aug 07:34 AM
New ZealandParty warned former political figure was 'sexual predator'The jury finds the man guilty on all eight charges of indecent assault.26 Aug 05:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt to fast-track consent for new liquefied natural gas terminal amid energy crisisThe PM made the announcement at the post-Cabinet press conference.26 Aug 03:46 AM
PoliticsForeign Minister meets with New Caledonia president after taking aim at French ambassadorThe situation in New Caledonia is one of the primary issues at the forum.26 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsTaxpayers’ Union behind ‘civic pulse’ survey of councillorsA councillor is frustrated the organisation did not declare its involvement.26 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government holds post-Cabinet press conferenceGovernment post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch26 Aug 01:40 AM
PoliticsNZ-funded Tonga weather radar to provide early warningsNew Zealand spent $4 million in developing the facility.26 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsUnited Nations head says NZ Govt’s oil and gas licences ‘signing away our future’Winston Peters was NZ’s representative at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum.25 Aug 10:51 PM
KahuOpinion: Being Māori remains strong wherever in the world we liveOPINION: Three Australian-based kapa haka will compete in Te Matatini 2025.25 Aug 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a bucklingCOMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.25 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsNZ Super Fund owns $150m in firms connected to illegal Israeli settlementsLabour says the Super Fund should sell positions in the firms.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands ForumThe Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.25 Aug 05:20 AM
PoliticsPacific forum head disappointed by failed New Caledonia mission but vows to try againForum secretary-general Baron Waqa said its failure was due to 'some misunderstanding'.25 Aug 03:18 AM
PoliticsChanges to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals BillInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones set out changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Aug 02:11 AM
PoliticsMinisters lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals BillChris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.25 Aug 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom rural marae to New York to Cabinet: Tama Potaka’s path to politicsTama Potaka on where he stands on certain issues.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ’s oil and gas exploration doesn’t feature amid UN Secretary-General’s demands to polluting countriesLegislation enabling exploration is expected to enter Parliament by the end of the year.24 Aug 09:03 AM
Politics'Enough of the corruption': Kim Dotcom teases a return to politicsFacing extradition to the US, the entrepreneur promises 'direct democracy'.24 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRedemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.Watch23 Aug 08:50 PM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
