New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 49 Covid-related deaths, 6152 new cases reportedHealthcare worker testing and wastewater results showed a 'true decline' in Covid cases.04 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern focuses on Govt work support as National reviews tax policy and Cost of Living Payment hiccups continuePM set to speak as National reviews tax policy, Cost of Living payments rumble on.03 Aug 10:00 PM
PoliticsFriendly fire: National drops tax policy after criticism from ActPolitical parties from across the divide accuse National's tax plan of being inflationary.03 Aug 07:57 PM
New ZealandMonkeypox: 'A short window of opportunity to act'Five-page letter pleads with the Government to take a firm and immediate response.03 Aug 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: It's increasingly evident Luxon is not up to the jobOPINION: Presented with an open goal, the National leader found the back of his own net.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: New MP's first speech bereft of personality, full of sophistryOPINION: Parliament met two new MPs, but one's speech was better than the other.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Housing Enabling Supply Bill 'tragically wrong'OPINION: Senior urban planning lecturer runs an eye over housing plans for Auckland.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Why NZ needed a climate adaptation planWhat's in Govt's plan to adapt to climate impacts? What's missing? Jamie Morton explains.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew law gives Ngāi Tahu right to appoint two councillorsNational says the treaty does not trump democracy; Labour says it's the treaty evolving.03 Aug 07:02 AM
New Zealand'Not timing or wording I'd have used': PM distances herself from campaign emailIt comes as the number of people opting out triples since Monday.03 Aug 06:32 AM
PoliticsLuxon latest politician to get Backbencher puppetThe puppet was modeled on Humpty Dumpty and was wearing Air NZ cufflinks.03 Aug 06:27 AM
New ZealandHipkins won't match Luxon pledgeLuxon commits to matching inflation in spending increases after confusion on his position.03 Aug 06:02 AM
PoliticsMP's shock after bill 'inconsistent' with Bill of RightsFormer human rights lawyer surprised to find her bill may breach rights.03 Aug 05:59 AM
BusinessCost-of-living payment: From political slam dunk to complicated messIt was meant to be a political slam dunk.03 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandUS, China and Taiwan visit: 'Positive dialogue' needed, Ardern saysIt comes as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan amid 'heightened tensions'.03 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandInflation eating wage increases, National and Act sayAct leader David Seymour says Kiwis are exiting overseas as fast as workers are coming in.03 Aug 01:03 AM
EntertainmentFive Shortland Street storylines Government should avoid in nursing driveDo the characters and dramas of our favourite soap really align with NZ nursing?03 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandWhere are you? Few people putting up hand to stand for Auckland CouncilSo far, 10 people have indicated they are standing for the Auckland mayoralty.02 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandLikely need to evacuate towns laid bare in Government's climate-change planThe effects of climate change across Aotearoa are already being felt.02 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTalent tug of war: Fears NZ lost out after immigration site glitchThere are calls for an overhaul of immigration settings.02 Aug 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cost of living payment a blunt toolOPINION: Our editorial on the broad-brush relief provided to low-earning NZers.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTwyford vs. The Bomb: Minister on mission to contain nuclear arsenalsPhil Twyford is in New York, trying to get the US and Russia to ditch their nukes.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncils propose Three Waters fix - no co-governanceA powerful group of councils has proposed an alternative to Govt's plans.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We don't even keep score': MP laments NZ's 'general malaise' in maiden speech'It was actually the first time I read the speech without crying.'02 Aug 07:30 AM
Personal FinanceGovt unveils plans to further loosen consumer lending rulesClark announces plans for further CCCFA changes to take effect in March.02 Aug 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Money buys Labour no joy in cost-of-living paymentTwists of cost-of-living payment rollout has been like watching octopuses playing Twister.02 Aug 04:26 AM
PoliticsBrownlee retiring from electorate race, hints at SpeakerLong-standing MP Gerry Brownlee will not contest the seat of Ilam at the next election.02 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandGovt to push through firearms law as politics heats upLaw order looks set to become more of a political issue ahead of next year's election.02 Aug 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Not good enough': National seeks probe over foreign cost-of-living paymentsThe Govt's cost-of-living payment was sent to numerous people who were ineligible.02 Aug 03:45 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldOpinion: You're not in Guatemala now, Minister LittleOPINION: Teens don't watch Shortland Street - don't expect them to sign up to be nurses.02 Aug 01:00 AM
VideoFocus: Kelvin Davis on current youth crime-waveCorrections Minister Kelvin Davis is asked about the current youth crime-wave hitting the country. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate's plans to turn World War II tunnel into a cyclewayHere's a chance to bring Auckland's history to life, says Viv Beck.02 Aug 12:03 AM
VideoFocus: Kelvin Davis on Hawke's Bay prison protestCorrections Minister Kelvin Davis comments on Hawke's Bay prison protest as five inmates remain on the roof. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Aug 11:59 PM
VideoFocus: Nicola Willis on the cost-of-living paymentsNational deputy leader Nicola Willis has fronted media saying the cost-of-living payment has been a "misuse of tax payer funding". Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Aug 11:58 PM
