New ZealandLaw change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell reviewOfficers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.12 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandMajor immigration announcement to fill worker shortagesIt continues a staged reopening after border closures through Covid-19.12 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It's nobody's business': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on his hours and weekend workWayne Brown does not think his $296,000 mayoral salary is large.11 Oct 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: MP to lobbyist - when is too soon?OPINION: Our editorial on consultancy work by former ministers.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cutting our own throats': Why farmers are opposed to Govt's emission planThe farming community has expressed concerns about the proposed changes.11 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: What we need to do to prevent loss of another MalachiOPINION: For three nights I have not been able to sleep.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$45 million in three years: Govt defends speed limit review spendMillions has been spent on investigating and reviewing speed limits.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOIA delay on police documents after Minister's office gets involvedMinister's office in seven days interaction over documents he said showed 'nothing new'.11 Oct 06:32 AM
New ZealandGovt rejected Shaw's preferred farming emissions planThe Climate Change Minister feared proposal could be open to political interference.11 Oct 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBy the numbers: Local election mayoralty margins, voter trendsVoter turnout is lower this year than in 2019 for many areas.11 Oct 06:00 AM
TaxThe Detail: Record tax take, lower than expected deficit - What's on the table for tax cuts?How do current tax rules favour the wealthy, and who wants cuts?11 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandNZ-linked Russian billionaire oligarch targeted in latest sanctionsFifty-one oligarchs, including Abramov, have been targeted through the new sanctions.11 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Pickle for National as emissions plan reaches farm gatesWill the farms tax end the hopes of political consensus on climate change?11 Oct 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This is not about mass eyeballs and ears': Ex-MP on anxieties of RNZ-TVNZ merger'This is about setting aside money for new things where nobody is going.'11 Oct 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Rip the guts out': Fed farmers condemns Govt's rural emission planGovt says it is largely based on sector's own suggestions with some 'tweaks'.10 Oct 09:41 PM
PoliticsCooling-off period needed before ex-ministers can be lobbyists - NationalFormer cabinet minister Kris Faafoi has started his own consultancy firm.10 Oct 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Watts: A new approach to local prioritiesOPINION: 'Vibrant and representative local democracy is under threat.'10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A clear mandate' from 15 per cent of the city – How radical can Wayne Brown be?Will Wayne Brown be able to shake things up as much as promised he would?10 Oct 04:00 PM
World'They care if the world is watching': Golriz Ghahraman on Iran cutting off the internetIran-born Green MP says Iran's government wants to hide violence against protesters.10 Oct 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevealed: Kiwi adviser's key role prising defeated Trump from White House'We got to talk Chris off the ledge' - David Marchick.10 Oct 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe people who propelled Wayne Brown to Mayor of AucklandThe election was about change versus the status quo, says Tim Hurdle.10 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandLocal election results: 'Labour's life got difficult on Saturday'The relationship between central government and councils is set to get testy.10 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandKing's College invites ex-students back to talk about bullying after Uffindell scandalCollege acknowledges not all students had a positive experience at the school.10 Oct 02:12 AM
New ZealandLocal body elections: Voters largely reject disinformation candidatesThis election will embolden those wanting to spread misinformation, an expert says.10 Oct 01:41 AM
New ZealandPM says local alcohol policies not working as intended, Govt considering changesThe Prime Minister did not say which way she would vote on Chloe Swarbrick's bill.10 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandGovt 'open to changes' on Three Waters reform - ArdernOpposition parties say local election results are a 'rejection' of Three Waters reforms.09 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern on local elections and impact on Govt agendaOpposition parties have called the results a rejection of Labour's agenda.09 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandLocal body elections: PM Jacinda Ardern on left's lossesResults from many local body elections show a political shift to the right.09 Oct 09:07 PM
New Zealand'We want to take control back': New Auckland mayor's warnings to council boardsWayne Brown will start going over the council books today.09 Oct 08:29 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Local election voters send strong signal - will the Govt listen?Opinion: The results of the local government elections were a disaster for progressives.09 Oct 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Supreme Court's audacious decision on tikangaCOMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland councillor says record low local election turnout 'extremely concerning'In one area of Auckland voter turnout was lower than 20 per cent.09 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wayne Brown takes swipe at Goff at victory party - but who is the new Auckland mayor?He's the new face of Auckland, but what is the mayor really like behind the scenes?09 Oct 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington mayoralty: How an unknown beat a Labour MPFormer Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau has won in a landslide victory.08 Oct 08:30 PM
