New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister Simeon Brown announces nurse training, tertiary education funding boostBoost includes $34.2m for 120 nurse practitioner training places in primary care.04 Mar 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe new Commerce Minister, the family member and why he can’t tackle the supermarket duopolyScott Simpson says he will have nothing to do with grocery sector regulation.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘Turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto’: Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi TribunalThe former Act leader and Labour minister's appointment to the tribunal was controversial04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Marmite sandwiches or bust as school lunch wars enter new phaseOPINION: Luxon wanted marmite sammies while Peters recalled the days of girls in kitchens.04 Mar 04:54 AM
PoliticsWatch – Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of ‘Aotearoa’, Peters says he’s ‘wrong’Winston Peters says it shouldn't be used as it's not the name of the country.04 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandSimeon Brown announces lift in medical school places for 2026Medical schools in Auckland and Dunedin will be funded to train 25 more doctors a year between them. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour on the ongoing school lunches sagaAssociate Education Minister David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga and his missed meeting with Education Minister Erica Stanford. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Mar 02:13 AM
New ZealandSpeaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'Winston Peters had previously raised concerns.Watch04 Mar 02:09 AM
PoliticsLuxon says MPs aren’t raising communication style concerns with him, faces Bayly questions'That’s not a conversation we’ve had with our caucus at all.'04 Mar 12:51 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
Politics‘Blind to the effects of poverty’: Hipkins scorns Luxon over school lunches debaclePM Luxon: 'There are a number of issues and the meals are not up to scratch.'03 Mar 11:22 PM
PoliticsSchool lunch backlashPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the school lunch backlash. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Mar 10:23 PM
PoliticsLuxon believes US still ‘reliable partner’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blow-upMeanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question. 03 Mar 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: David Seymour’s approach misses the mark on key issuesComplaints about school lunches include delays and poor nutritional value.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Royal Commission into abuse in care recommendation that the Government has quietly rejectedThe recommendation may not have been workable, and would have lengthened court delays. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsCompany seeks funding to build Trans-Tasman power cableTaslink thinks the cable could be running by 2032 and reduce prices.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Constitutionally and practically problematic’: Officials on Govt’s bill for a four-year termProposal of a variable term would 'undermine democratic accountability', say officials.03 Mar 06:32 AM
PoliticsGovt announces new funding boost for health, ‘game-changing’ 24/7 digital appointment service to increase accessibilityLuxon says NZ had the best doctors, nurses – but the system was letting them down.03 Mar 06:11 AM
PoliticsLuxon comments on President Trump and UkrainePrime Minister Christopher Luxon is asked to comment on President Trump and Ukraine. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Mar 05:20 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equityExpanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.03 Mar 05:12 AM
PoliticsLuxon comments on Wellington WaterPrime Minister Christopher Luxon commenting on Wellington Water, referring to them as a 'basket case". Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Mar 04:36 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for kiwis to see a GPHealth Minister Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for all kiwis to see a GP. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Mar 04:34 AM
PoliticsPM announces 100 placements for overseas-trained doctorsThe Government is funding a new two-year primary care training programme.03 Mar 03:58 AM
New ZealandHow NZ’s military ties provoke tensions with ChinaWhy China's ships may have conducted live firing in the Tasman Sea last week.02 Mar 07:22 PM
PoliticsPaltry $970,000 saved as Govt freezes incomes of 3000 familiesThe Government has opted not to adjust a tax credit.02 Mar 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Not worried, but they are watching’: What the ratings agencies think of Govt’s booksWhat do the big ratings agencies think of the Government's fiscal repair job?02 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark questions continued involvement in Five EyesClark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.01 Mar 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Making communities safer’: New firearms rules target gangsPolice now can search for firearms without a warrant under new powers.01 Mar 08:50 PM
PoliticsHyundai back in contention for Cook Strait ferries after Peters talksThe Government last year cancelled an order with Hyundai to build two mega ferries, 28 Feb 08:39 PM
Politics‘He’s the minister responsible’: PM makes expectations clear to Seymour over school lunchesChristopher Luxon says the programme is still experiencing some 'teething issues'.28 Feb 05:41 PM
OpinionJason WallsJason Walls: Luxon’s brilliant week of diplomacy; terrible week of politicsLuxon proved a master deal-maker in Vietnam but a gaff-prone interviewee back home.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Seymour at risk of a fail mark on school lunches?National & Act campaigned on Labour's delivery fails - are they heading for their own?28 Feb 04:00 PM