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
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A traffic light system could apply to others' behavioursOPINION: What if Kiwis scored political parties with a green, orange, red barometer?26 Aug 05:05 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
PoliticsMinisters lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals BillChris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.25 Aug 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Act's thinly-veiled attack on the TreatyOPINION: It’s time that Karen Chhour took ownership of her actions.24 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
KahuDavid Seymour happy to debate Treaty Principles Bill – anyone, anywhere, anytimeAct leader says the bill is being driven by his constituency and not an anti-Māori agenda.22 Aug 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to knowThe facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Catch up with more green energyOPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PMOPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.21 Aug 11:09 PM
KahuKoroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.21 Aug 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns OmbudsmanBoshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.21 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuWinston Peters casts doubt on PM's position on Treaty Principles BillThe Deputy Prime Minister has muddied the waters on the Treaty Principles Bill debate.21 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandSeymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cutsMore than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.21 Aug 01:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: Act's Treaty Principles Bill is like Trump's Mexican wallOPINION: The proposed bill is set to divide and ultimately keep some people out.20 Aug 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout comboOPINION: Christopher Luxon entered the marae knowing what the reception would be.20 Aug 05:05 PM
PoliticsWatch live: Question Time as Seymour fires back over Treaty Principles BillAct leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.20 Aug 01:56 AM
KahuMāori have a completely different view of family from non-Māori - Anaru EketoneOPINION: Whakapapa ties Māori together as a family and community.19 Aug 07:26 PM
Kahu'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.19 Aug 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimesOPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Be a gang member or be a dad’: Man saved his life by joining a gym, not the MobDevlin Rodgers could have joined the gang but weighed up his life's choices instead.17 Aug 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potatoOPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Govt needs to shoot down McKee’s AR-15 agendaOPINION: An AR-15 style rifle transforms a lone loser into a bringer of mass death.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles BillThe tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.16 Aug 12:00 AM
Politics'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications receivedFunding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.15 Aug 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprintOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.14 Aug 11:33 PM
KahuInvercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - againThe Invercargill mayor has made his second public apology.14 Aug 07:29 PM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen pulls out of boot camp pilot after two weeksBoot camp pilot includes military drills, daily routines, and therapeutic sessions.14 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.14 Aug 12:00 AM
KahuStratford votes to retain Māori ward'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'13 Aug 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM