New Zealand'Needless destruction' costing taxpayers $350,000 as bullet holes foundKiwis have been urged to save target practice for the range and leave DoC signs alone.30 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandDrive-through groceries coming soon to Hawke's Bay supermarketNo, you can't drive through the aisles.14 Oct 01:16 AM
PoliticsGovt expected to save nearly $2.5 billion with KiwiSaver changesSavings are forecasted through to the 2028/29 financial year.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumMood of the BoardroomCEOs push for independent watchdog to oversee government spending30 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanAfter Investment Boost, Budget 2026 needs to be about polling boost – Thomas Coughlan05 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsInside Budget 2025: Confidential docs lift lid on KiwiSaver, $8.5b hole, health fundingNew details have been revealed about the Government's Budget.04 Sep 02:19 AM
WorldUS lawmakers face urgent budget deadline to avoid shutdownRepublicans need seven Democrats to support their budget in the Senate.02 Sep 06:34 PM
WorldSpanish PM accuses judges of 'doing politics' in graft cases The opposition demands Sanchez’s resignation as political tensions rise.02 Sep 01:18 AM
World'The fate of France': Crucial vote looms for struggling PMBayrou plans to slash spending by billions to reduce France’s debt.31 Aug 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Beehive must be nervous as economy continues to flounderOPINION: Homeowners avoid locking in rates, choosing expensive floating options.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ can dramatically increase funding for vital drugsOPINION: It just needs to prioritise people's health and make budget cuts in other areas.21 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandRural rates revolt: Anger mounts over 'staggering' increases A Facebook page against the hikes has attracted nearly 1000 members.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParliament's ageing fire sprinklers at risk of failure, report reveals'The pipework is old and has a risk of failure and leaks.' 16 Aug 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to avoid lifestyle creep when you get a pay riseOPINION: Lifestyle inflation often cancels out extra income from pay rises.09 Aug 09:00 PM
PoliticsTeaching basics brilliantly? Numerous errors found in new Ministry-funded maths resourcesThe Education Ministry said minor errors were not uncommon.06 Aug 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsFinance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.06 Aug 12:00 AM
Politics‘Let’s see if we can’t save more next year': After $21b in 2025, Govt eyes more cutsThe Government is beginning to look for savings in its 2026 Budget. 29 Jul 03:58 AM
PoliticsQuran, Torah and Bible among books bound for National Library shredderThe library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnology‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cutThe Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.11 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changesA 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of BudgetMinisters opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.03 Jul 04:50 AM
PoliticsA look at the Term 3 school lunches with 73% positive feedbackDavid Seymour said complaints have fallen by 92% since March.01 Jul 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitionsOPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.24 Jun 11:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Austerity politics and the real cost of 'savings' in schoolsOPINION: NZ's public expense rose from 25.9% of GDP in 1972 to 35.9% in 2022.22 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: This inquiry could redefine how we measure public service success in New ZealandOPINION: What do billions in government spending actually achieve?18 Jun 09:00 PM
WorldMilestone move: Taiwan's submarine programme advances amid challengesThe 80m submarine features US combat systems and torpedoes.18 Jun 04:23 AM
PoliticsLabour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positiveNew survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.12 Jun 02:44 AM
WorldMusk: I apologise for some of my Trump postsElon Musk did not specify which of his incendiary social media comments he was sorry for.11 Jun 10:35 PM
