New ZealandBig companies oppose smoking bill's limit of tobacco retailersUnder the bill, a maximum number of retailers would be approved to sell tobacco products.31 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateResignation and apology follow Reserve Bank board appointmentsMedia prompts action on potential conflicts of interest involving RBNZ board appointments.31 Aug 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Whittakergate - the dumbest scandalMarama Davidson falls victim to the dumbest scandal of our time.31 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandLeo Molloy says he's voting for Wayne Brown in Auckland mayoral raceLeo Molloy says Viv Beck has been badly let down by C&R.31 Aug 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Thought we were fixing the system': PM on reason for KiwiSaver tax U-turnThe Government will not proceed with the tax proposal after widespread opposition.31 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandWhich ministers have promoted products on social media?Marama Davidson was told off for promoting Whittaker's but who else could be foul of rule?30 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandMinistry wants explanation about contracted fake judge at Parliament protestThe fake judge was linked to an Auckland provider, Transitioning Out Aotearoa.30 Aug 11:28 PM
New ZealandFree public transport will make big savings, says Efeso CollinsCollins says a poll shows 73 per cent for his free public transport policy30 Aug 09:02 PM
New ZealandWhānau Ora name stoush: Minister speaks as legal action is imminentCan someone own a kaupapa like Whānau Ora? Minister Peeni Henare says no.30 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandKiwiSaver: Christopher Luxon says National will push to stop 'retirement tax'"This can't stand, this is a really bad idea," the opposition leader says.30 Aug 06:56 PM
New ZealandWho will lead NZ's cities? The importance of this year's local electionsNew Zealand's local leadership is set for a shakeup.30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Small changes for Māori feel like momentum at lastRepresentation and partnership growing - and look nay-sayers, the world hasn't ended.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWayne's world: Meet the 'rough diamond' claiming to have a fix for 'broken' AucklandAbrasive and ambitious, Wayne Brown offers a brutal view of Auckland and those who run it.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Overreaches': Critics respond as Govt quietly introduces $103b KiwiSaver taxNew tax rules will see the Government net an additional $225 million in tax each year.30 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandSocial media strife: Greens co-leader edits chocolate bar post after PM's warningDavidson said her post was to promote te reo Māori after backlash against Whittaker's.30 Aug 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Trump playbook': Advertising adviser walks away from Viv Beck's mayoral campaignMike Hutcheson did not like the negative messaging from Beck's campaign team.30 Aug 07:10 AM
New ZealandOutdated laws limit monitoring of high-risk prisoners, says discussion documentArtificial intelligence is being considered to boost surveillance of high-risk prisoners.30 Aug 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Cost-of-living payment Groundhog DayA blood nose from the Auditor-General is the latest plot twist in cost-of-living saga.30 Aug 05:52 AM
PoliticsIwi argues for Three Waters co-governance in ParliamentIwi makes an impassioned argument for co-governance.30 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandCalls grow to open books on City Rail LinkThe scale of the rumoured cost increase is troubling, councillor says.30 Aug 03:59 AM
PoliticsUffindell in 'good shape' - MullerThe Tauranga MP is in good form, according to colleagues.30 Aug 12:26 AM
VideoFocus: Christopher Luxon on Uffindell inquiry delayNational leader Christopher Luxon on why the Uffindell inquiry has been delayed. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandParliament protest 'judge' stood down from senior role with prominent health providerMan who wore a wig and brandished a gavel in front of Parliament now subject of a review.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Fact checking on the mayoral campaign trailAt what point does misinformed sneering at council renders a candidate unfit for office?29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's triggering': Former Gaurav Sharma staffer urges MP to 'move on' after latest 4700-word Facebook postFormer staffer for Gaurav Sharma urges MP to move on after his latest social media rant.29 Aug 07:53 AM
PoliticsWillis calls on Govt to apologise for cost-of-living paymentNational and Act want an investigation into cost-of-living payments.29 Aug 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Free flow of information from health system stifledDavid Fisher highlights the loss of information from regular health board meetings.29 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandWatch: PM responds after watchdog criticises cost-of-living paymentPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks after Auditor-General raises payment concerns.29 Aug 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Details emerge of mayoral candidate Viv Beck's debtsEmail says Viv Beck expected $4m in donations for Auckland mayoral campaign.29 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral candidate: Open the books on the $4.4 billion City Rail LinkEfeso Collins has accused Wayne Brown of trying to score political points.29 Aug 01:53 AM
New ZealandInvestigation into National MP Sam Uffindell delayedThe investigator had reportedly requested more time to complete the investigation.28 Aug 11:50 PM
PoliticsChanges made to cost-of-living payment before next pay outThe Government has tweaked the cost-of-living payment after criticism.28 Aug 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwyford-era housing plan to make a debut ... maybeKāinga Ora considering using new fast-track process for major Porirua housing development.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOverbudget and underfunded - the many potholes in the Govt's transport plansCutting the cost of fuel is set to have lasting impacts on major transport projects28 Aug 05:00 PM
