New ZealandMinister: Paper's quake reporting 'irresponsible'Gerry Brownlee has slammed a newspaper report a decision about orange zoned land in Kaiapoi is due next week...28 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandChristchurch pokie rise 'dramatic', 'unprecedented'A spike in pokie machine spending has raised fears quake-hit residents are becoming addicted to...26 Jul 03:00 AM
Freight and logisticsFuel tax hike to pay for road costsFuel tax is likely to rise by about 3.5c per litre over the next two years to help fund hundreds of millions in additional government spending on "roads of national significance" such as the Puhoi to Welsford highway.26 Jul 01:07 AM
New ZealandRush of interest in quake inquiry62 parties have expressed interest in making submissions to the inquiry into why so many buildings were destroyed by the Canterbury earthquakes.25 Jul 06:22 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Trivial story with no sex and no intrigueThree good, non-sinister reasons why young foreign tourists would want to hasten their departure22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: NZ reaction to Israel 'scandal' exposes official warinessThe close scrutiny of the young tourists shows the SIS harbours deep suspicions when it comes to Israeli activity22 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed zone re-opens after 5.1 aftershockBuildings in Christchurch's red zone will be inspected this morning after a large 5.1 aftershock rattled the city.21 Jul 10:45 PM
New ZealandKey will 'gong' $5m quake donorWealthy American philanthropist Julian Robertson has given $5 million towards the Christchurch earthquake relief fund.21 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ media blatantly 'prejudice' against Israel - Israeli paperAn editorial in an Israeli newspaper editorial has slammed NZ's media as having "blatant prejudice" against Israel21 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandIsraelis 'were just backpackers'The young Israelis at the centre of suspicions of spying and attempted passport fraud were merely...20 Jul 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles:</i> Fly to Auckland, then catch a busIf you're looking for a cheap holiday in New Zealand then Auckland is the place to go.18 Jul 09:30 PM