New Zealand'More pain': National blames Govt for OCR, food price hikes; PM hits backThe cost of fresh produce rose 18 per cent in the past year.13 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandCovid minister's hard day at the podiumHipkins' face moved to the red setting after bungling the mask rules for orange.13 Apr 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: When politicians say something sillyPoliticians' screw-ups say something important about what's going on behind the scenes.13 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungOpinion: Missing voice in co-governance debateOPINION: A big picture explanation is needed and soon.13 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandCall for Ukraine President to speak to NZ ParliamentAny invite to Ukraine's President to speak to Parliament has to come from the PM.13 Apr 03:19 AM
New ZealandOrange for Easter: NZ moving to new traffic light setting from midnight; 9495 new casesNew Covid-19 case numbers have generally fallen nationwide.13 Apr 02:37 AM
PoliticsLuxon: National 'would fund next City Rail Link'Leader backs public transport subsidies - except for white elephant projects.12 Apr 10:47 PM
PoliticsWatch: Wellington weather dampens PM's tourism pushYou can't beat Wellington on a good day. Today is not that day.12 Apr 09:55 PM
New Zealand'I just quickly googled': Govt Minister caught short on OCRMegan Woods couldn't name the official cash rate on the day it is due to change.12 Apr 08:31 PM
New ZealandInternal emails: Health Ministry moved to seize RATs from businesses after just 2% showed upThe Ministry of Health scrambled to take private RATs after its orders fell short.12 Apr 05:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Ardern's biggest question in call to move NZ to orangeHas Jacinda Ardern backed herself into a corner having dangled an Easter carrot last week?12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM's Covid scare: Ardern exposed to virus during Parliament protestsThe PM was 'doing the rounds of police contingents to thank them for their work'.12 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionChloe Swarbrick: Students don't need no debt with their educationOPINION: Students at last reclaiming voice governments have spent decades undermining.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor hotel chain to continue living wage post MIQMany of these workers were at or just above the minimum wage at the start of the pandemic.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWood tried to water down emissions, cites lack of green utesMichael Wood sought to soften the clean car policy for utes.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAuckland city leaders hoping for orange lightStaff and visitors itching to get back, so give us orange, Auckland business leader says.12 Apr 06:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: PM will be considering replacing Police MinisterOpinion: Poto Williams was clearly chosen because she didn't fit the stereotype.12 Apr 06:39 AM
New ZealandFocus: David Seymour on MBIE's calculationAct leader David Seymour on MBIE's calculation that 50,000 NZers will leave to work overseas. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandExodus after borders open: Officials estimate 50,000 Kiwis will leave next yearMBIE says at the very most up to 125,000 people could leave in next year.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand16 deaths, 11,063 new Covid cases; teen's 'very sad' death after jabTotal of 622 people in hospital with the virus, including 23 in intensive care.12 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandLockdown sees emissions drop, big cuts still needed - reportThe first emissions reduction plan will be released next month.12 Apr 12:14 AM
PoliticsLuxon mulls public transport subsidy cutNational leader thinks public transport should 'stand on its own merits'.11 Apr 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Resounding success' or 'business as usual'? MPs clash over gang crackdownTop cop defends the work of Operation Tauwhiro as more than just number of seized guns.11 Apr 11:00 PM
PoliticsNational MP Shane Reti weighs into Australian electionThe National politician took to Australian media to slam an election policy.11 Apr 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Australia advances to the pollsOPINION: Our editorial on the Aussie election and hopes for easing of 501 deportations.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Greens gave party stalwart the bootIona Pannett's vote to protect more character homes in the inner city has cost her.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet inWith meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpert: What NZ's lethal military support for Ukraine meansIt is the most significant military effort in Europe since Bosnian War in mid-1990s.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCovid blows $350m hole in transport fund, fears infrastructure projects might be cutTransport funding has been suffering under Covid because people are driving less.11 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: 'Festering sore' - PM needs to learn how to deal with talent and troubleOPINION: Ardern's unknowingly become an expert at doing the dance of the unveiled.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link going over budget, Govt admitsThe Government has admitted the City Rail Link is going over budget.11 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandGovt pledges $7.5m for weapons to Ukraine, 50 NZDF staff heading to EuropePM says New Zealand was ready to help Ukraine, as were many other countries.11 Apr 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThe PM, Louisa Wall and the art of kicking MPs out quietlyThe PM has kept her counsel, but her supporters moved to try to stop the damage.11 Apr 02:11 AM
New ZealandHalf-price public transport fares a big hit in AucklandHowever, AT says main driver of patronage will be easing of Covid-19 restrictions.11 Apr 01:43 AM
