PoliticsPM says Michael Wood had 'blind spot' over sharesMichael Wood has released a brief statement but hasn't yet spoken to media.22 Jun 01:13 AM
PoliticsACT proposes rules blocking contractors from claiming rightsRecent Employment Court rulings would make some businesses unviable, says Seymour.22 Jun 12:45 AM
PoliticsWhy are we still waiting for better mental health services?OPINION: Those in crisis are still not getting the level of support they need.22 Jun 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Labour will get punished this election - for what they did doOPINION: Ironically it's what Labour did do, not what they didn't, that will hurt them.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMichael Wood’s 16 back-and-forths with Cabinet Office over sharesMichael Wood did not correct the Cabinet Office when they believed shares had been sold.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsIndustrial action doesn’t require changes to end-of-year exams - yetIt comes as strike action is withdrawn as teachers and the Govt enter arbitration.21 Jun 06:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: What ScoMo said about NZ and AukusThe nuclear submarine deal was 'top-level room at the casino', says former Australian PM.21 Jun 06:35 AM
PoliticsMPs in fiery exchange over Oranga Tamariki abuse claims“I am so angry on behalf of these kids. We cannot take that harm back."21 Jun 06:28 AM
Kahu‘It’s about who’s there for us when we step down from that ladder’ - Te Au-SkipworthTe Au-Skipworth is taking a 'political pause' to spend time with her whānau.21 Jun 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateConfusion over who can join powerful RBNZ committeeMonetary policy researchers can in fact apply to be on the Monetary Policy Committee.21 Jun 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins fast-forwarded Wood's resignationOPINION: Why Wood is unlikely to withdraw from politics altogether.21 Jun 04:50 AM
Politics'Wheels falling off the bus': Opposition crows as Michael Wood fallsNational and Act twisted the knife after the Government lost another minister.21 Jun 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt has no immediate plans to inject more capital into KiwibankRobertson acknowledges Kiwibank hasn't always been a banking sector 'disrupter'.21 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandMichael Wood resigns as minister after revelations of further sharesMichael Wood did not immediately declare shares he owned in Auckland Airport.21 Jun 01:52 AM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: When subject is crime, cue old blame and shame gameOPINION: National have not cited a single policy to reduce crime.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment unveils simplified skilled migrant residency pathwaysNew system has no cap but Govt says simplicity means faster processing.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unfair': Minor parties launch judicial review against Electoral Commission over advertising fundingSue Grey says ad allocations are unfair - but the Electoral Commission stands by it.20 Jun 07:06 AM
PoliticsMergers and billions floated to future-proof local governmentAn independent panel says reform is essential.20 Jun 06:22 AM
PoliticsMeng Foon accepts he's resigned, doesn't rule out future work in public sectorThe Race Relations Commissioner's intended resignation was earlier thrown into doubt.20 Jun 06:20 AM
PoliticsGreens co-leader ejected from House after accusing Act of racist questioningAct's questions related to recent commentary around surgery waitlists.20 Jun 03:59 AM
VideoFocus: Market study into banksFinance Minister Grant Robertson and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Duncan Webb announcing a market study into banks. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Jun 02:45 AM
PoliticsPoll shows bounce back for Labour, bad news for Christopher Luxon and NZ FirstLabour will hope the poll shows a recovery after the Meka Whaitiri and Stuart Nash dramas.20 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandAct MP Simon Court referred to privileges committeeHe is the second MP to be referred this year.20 Jun 02:07 AM
PoliticsMahuta the latest Labour MP to come off list, focus on electorateMahuta has held the seat since 2008, and Tainui since 2002.20 Jun 01:52 AM
PoliticsHipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offeringThe PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.19 Jun 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonThe silence of the wolves: Where's the response to the Greens' poverty plan?Why such a deafening silence in the wake of the Greens' new tax policy?19 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM claims childcare providers playing politics amid Budget policy backdownOne ECE provider said the concerns came from poor Govt consultation.19 Jun 07:18 AM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission inquiry into bank profits slated to launch tomorrowIt follows calls from the National and Green parties and the Reserve Bank for an inquiry.19 Jun 06:56 AM
New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM
BusinessPoliticians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsetsGovt wants greater focus on emissions reductions, rather than removals.19 Jun 05:16 AM
Politics‘I can’t be sure, sure’: Meng Foon tweaks claim PM’s office leaked his planned resignationFoon's role is in the spotlight amid a conflict of interest issue.19 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandRevamped emissions trading scheme plans to be releasedGovernment walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.18 Jun 06:31 PM
PoliticsNational pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi processionLabour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.18 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Secret liaisons of Luxon and Seymour, a meet-up for Peters and HipkinsThe meet-cutes of David Seymour and Chris Luxon, Winston distances himself from Hipkins.17 Jun 05:00 PM