Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
Politics‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnershipLuxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.27 Aug 10:18 PM
New Zealand'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concernThousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.27 Aug 07:56 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment releases Employment Action Plan in bid to reach ambitious employment targetsThe 12-point plant covers social welfare, education & regional infrastructure.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
PoliticsGovernment investment unlocks more solarNZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.27 Aug 07:38 AM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsMinister defends 5% of coastline commentMinister's 5% marine title claim not based on analysis, just 'free-flowing discussion'.27 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassadorIt comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.27 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussionChris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.27 Aug 03:03 AM
PoliticsUN Secretary-General issues SOS over ‘devastating’ new sea level rise researchSurging seas are coming for us all, Antonio Guterres is warning the world.26 Aug 10:53 PM
Kahu'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out joggingFormer cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.26 Aug 10:15 PM
Politics'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisonersUnit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.26 Aug 10:00 PM
PoliticsBeneficiaries first in queue: New targets for $1.1 billion employment supportGovt believes much of the funding for schemes should be reserved for beneficiaries.26 Aug 07:30 PM
KahuWillie Jackson: Chris Hipkins points out truth about sovereigntyOPINION: The Labour leader accepts what is right.26 Aug 07:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment tries to legislate its way out of energy crisisThe Government wants to fast-track a liquefied natural gas terminal.26 Aug 06:56 PM
KahuChris Hipkins claims 'Māori did not cede sovereignty’Labour leader: 'That doesn’t mean that the Crown doesn’t have sovereignty now.'26 Aug 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woesOPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTongan earthquake downs communications on island of PM Luxon’s leaders' retreatThe 6.9-magnitude quake caused significant shaking that lasted for at least one minute.26 Aug 07:40 AM
PoliticsMinisters' meeting with seafood industry slammed by lawyer in tribunalPM Luxon defends the decision to revert to the former threshold for customary title.26 Aug 07:34 AM
New ZealandParty warned former political figure was 'sexual predator'The jury finds the man guilty on all eight charges of indecent assault.26 Aug 05:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt to fast-track consent for new liquefied natural gas terminal amid energy crisisThe PM made the announcement at the post-Cabinet press conference.26 Aug 03:46 AM
PoliticsForeign Minister meets with New Caledonia president after taking aim at French ambassadorThe situation in New Caledonia is one of the primary issues at the forum.26 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsTaxpayers’ Union behind ‘civic pulse’ survey of councillorsA councillor is frustrated the organisation did not declare its involvement.26 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government holds post-Cabinet press conferenceGovernment post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch26 Aug 01:40 AM
PoliticsNZ-funded Tonga weather radar to provide early warningsNew Zealand spent $4 million in developing the facility.26 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsUnited Nations head says NZ Govt’s oil and gas licences ‘signing away our future’Winston Peters was NZ’s representative at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum.25 Aug 10:51 PM
KahuOpinion: Being Māori remains strong wherever in the world we liveOPINION: Three Australian-based kapa haka will compete in Te Matatini 2025.25 Aug 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a bucklingCOMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.25 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsNZ Super Fund owns $150m in firms connected to illegal Israeli settlementsLabour says the Super Fund should sell positions in the firms.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands ForumThe Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.25 Aug 05:20 AM
PoliticsPacific forum head disappointed by failed New Caledonia mission but vows to try againForum secretary-general Baron Waqa said its failure was due to 'some misunderstanding'.25 Aug 03:18 AM
PoliticsChanges to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals BillInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones set out changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Aug 02:11 AM
