PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNearly $1m was budgeted for electricity review – why minister says it was 'absolutely' worth itThe Government rejected the major recommendations of the Frontier Economics report.02 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand‘F*** off’, Mayor Wayne Brown tells Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance Brown's campaign office says he's fed up with 'PR stunt' attacks. 02 Oct 03:30 AM
Politics'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – HipkinsLeader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.02 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
PoliticsNgāti Whakaue housing partnership announcement in RotoruaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon at announcement for next stage of Rotorua Manawa Gardens Rental Housing Development Video \ Annabel ReidWatch01 Oct 11:29 PM
PoliticsKiwis' safety 'paramount': MFAT responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by IsraelIt has been reported that three Kiwis are part of the flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.01 Oct 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Pharmac boss promises reset to improve patient trust and accessNatalie McMurtry is just three weeks into the job after uprooting her life in Canada.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Corrections crisis': Assaults, double-bunking, inmate tallies hit record highsAssaults are much more numerous than the last time prisoner numbers neared 10,900.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsOutspoken Govt minister bites tongue on energy plan, Seymour says 'jihad on stability' led to issuesHe's largely keeping his views to himself.01 Oct 04:36 AM
PoliticsAuckland mayoral race: Wayne Brown rejects claims he may quit earlyRival Kerrin Leoni says voters doubt Brown’s commitment to the job.01 Oct 02:46 AM
PoliticsEnergy Minister Simon Watts hits out at ‘bumper sticker’ policy ideasThe Government has rejected major recommendations to restructure the market. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Sep 10:19 PM
PoliticsDoes Government believe energy announcement is bold action?Ministers unveiled a package of changes to ensure security and supply of energy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Sep 10:13 PM
PoliticsGovt reveals measures intended to avoid power crisis, clarity on its position on asset salesThe Government wants to avoid another winter power crisis.30 Sep 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWatch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mountThe PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.30 Sep 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon talks about leadership and managing the coalitionChristopher Luxon said National got everything it wanted from coalition talks except for two things. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The 'war on cars', the CRL and the battle for Queen St in local electionsOPINION: Because of Queen St, the race for the Waitematā ward has citywide significance. 30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew Chatham Islands ship confirmed for 2027 The current vessel, the Southern Tiare, has been plagued with problems. 30 Sep 05:20 AM
Politics'Paralysed': Cabinet agrees to shake-up of medical device procurementPharmac Minister David Seymour says the sector has been 'exasperated by the uncertainty'.30 Sep 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCarolyn Tremain steps down after eight years leading MBIE - there will be growth againCarolyn Tremain who led 6000 public servants at MBIE says you have to be calm and approachable. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon’s personal letter to Hipkins appealing for ‘bipartisanship’ on key issue dismissed as ‘political stunt’The correspondence comes at a critical time for energy developments.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expertCarolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Eke Panuku’s legacy and what will replace the agency that has changed the shape of Auckland'Guiding urban renewal projects across the Auckland region' - Allan Young's achievements.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice axed ‘non-core’ crime-prevention funding to meet Budget 2025 savings expectationsTreasury said agencies did not consider crime prevention measures to be a 'core' function.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand wouldn't recognise Palestine now.29 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone building system changes revealedFinance Minister Nicola Willis, PM Christopher Luxon and Building & Construction Minister Chris Penk unveil changes to NZ’s earthquake-prone building system. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Sep 03:27 AM
PoliticsIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
New Zealand‘We know nothing’: Wayne Brown claims the Govt is working on Auckland tunnel plans in secretThe NZ Transport Agency has kept his council in the dark, the mayor claims. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: How Winston Peters could have gone further on PalestineOPINION: Sure, the US has the greatest leverage. But leadership comes in many forms.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Expensive crisis': Prisons dangerously full, budget blown nearly a year earlyCorrections calls its own staffing "sub optimal". It has 277 vacancies. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMechatronics and AI: What kids can expect from the new school curriculumBusinessNZ says the updated curriculum will better equip future workers.27 Sep 07:00 PM
PoliticsGovt fears recognising Palestine state will embolden Israel and Hamas for further conflictThe decision puts New Zealand out of step with Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.27 Sep 05:00 AM
Politics'Not at all': PM denies fears of US backlash informed Palestine decisionDonald Trump says he sees recognition of a Palestinian state as a 'reward' for Hamas. 27 Sep 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrumpy outsider no more? Wayne Brown sits down for first in-depth interview of electionSimon Wilson talks transport, housing, floods and the city's future with Auckland Mayor.27 Sep 04:30 AM