New ZealandFocus: New Covid-19 Inquiry announcedBrooke Van Velden, David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responded after NZ First invoked the first use of “agree to disagree” provisions. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Jun 02:37 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Three Strikes legislation hits House as Question Time returnsThe Opposition is expected to probe the Government on the future of Cook Strait ferries.25 Jun 02:09 AM
PoliticsCoalition friction: NZ First invokes first 'agree to disagree' clauseIt's the first time the 'agree to disagree' clause has been used during the term.25 Jun 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Strikes 2.0: Why the Government has watered down the hardline policyThe 'manifestly unjust' clause will apply to both sentence length and parole.24 Jun 11:40 PM
AnalysisBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Politicians are failing to put national interest first in infrastructureANALYSIS: The grounding of the Aratere over the weekend has reignited concerns.24 Jun 08:00 PM
KahuChildren's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offendersKaren Chhour defends the military-style camps.24 Jun 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Police patrols a good way to fight crime waveThe commissioner's new move takes a leaf out of an old police playbook.24 Jun 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Stanford vs Reti vs Brown - who's doing good government?OPINION: How much does the National Party care about principles of good government?24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow the Govt wants longer sentences by straitjacketing judiciary on guilty pleas, remorse, youthShould offenders get a discount for remorse or youth if they keep reoffending?24 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPharmac ‘on notice’ as cancer patient advocates welcome ‘incredible’ medicines spendUp to 54 medicines, including up to 26 cancer drugs, would be funded.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's cancer drugs promise doubled is a problem halvedOPINION: Luxon's moved from under-delivering to over-deliver on drugs promise: at a cost.24 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandFocus: Ministers announce $604 million health budget for cancer treatmentsMinisters announced the Government’s $604 million health budget to honour a National pre-election promise. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jun 06:00 AM
PoliticsNew requirement for job seeker beneficiaries kicks inRule change part of Govt's plan to reduce number of people getting dole payments.24 Jun 06:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Delivering on our promise' - Govt funds new cancer treatments and drugsLuxon said "this is a great day for many New Zealanders".24 Jun 04:50 AM
KahuMore Māori wāhine taking up public sector board positionsLatest survey shows the number of Māori women on public boards is rising.23 Jun 07:02 PM
CrimeStakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencingIt might not just be her political career that's over.23 Jun 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry of Justice staff ask if department is 'lessening its commitment' to te reoMinistry chief executive Andrew Kibblewhite met with staff in Auckland and New Plymouth.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics‘Cruel’: Labour, Greens respond to new young offender sentencing category and plans for boot camps'I’m sick of it, Kiwis are sick of it and it’s unacceptable.'23 Jun 06:01 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Luxon, ministers reveal new measures to tackle youth crimeLuxon will be joined by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour & Police Minister Mark Mitchell23 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandSame ferry that ran aground had 'power blackout' caused by disintegrating tapeAratere also experienced a power outage last year with 538 people on board.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council needs to call the grown ups inOPINION: Doubts are emerging that the council's Long-Term Plan will pass.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Think the Budget is over? $85 billion says you’re wrongOPINION: Details of the biggest health spend-up in NZ's history are imminent.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters’ demand Sport NZ re-writes transgender policy disappears in ‘no comment’ vortexIt's unclear whether the NZ First leader will follow up on his demand.21 Jun 05:18 AM
PoliticsThe $60 million cost of the Northland power cutThe bill highlights the impact of a region too often cut off in recent years.21 Jun 01:51 AM
PoliticsNorthland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackoutEnergy Minister Simeon Brown is expected to provide more details this afternoon.21 Jun 12:52 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludesMinisters have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.20 Jun 06:59 AM
New ZealandGovernment 'highly unimpressed' with KiwiRail's maintenance of Cook Strait ferriesMinisters say they expect KiwiRail to maintain its ferries to the appropriate standard.20 Jun 03:55 AM
PoliticsOil and gas bonds idea won’t work - officials kill Shane Jones’ idea for long-term industry certaintyOfficials quash idea from Shane Jones to give oil and gas sector more certainty.20 Jun 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM's big-noting detracts from diplomatic winsOPINION: The plane breakdown was bad enough. Then came the 'C-listers' clanger.20 Jun 12:53 AM
KahuCeremonial kūwaha finds permanent home in TokyoChristopher Luxon attends the blessing at the NZ Embassy.19 Jun 08:01 PM
BusinessLuxon and Japanese PM strike intel-sharing deal as Putin visits North KoreaNZ and Japan to work more closely on defence.19 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTesla grumpy only 'handpicked allies' picked for feedbackThe secretive consultation has EV importers up in arms.19 Jun 05:57 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: 'Loose-lipped apprentice PM' - Fallout from Luxon's 'C-listers' clangerOPINION: PM's trade mission to Japan's been pretty successful but who would have noticed?19 Jun 07:29 AM
