PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Clarity needs to emerge from the quagmire of local government reformsOPINION: Chris Bishop says local government is now 'too complex, too costly'.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Labour senses chances as Kapa-Kingi’s new party deepens Māori seats turmoilOPINION: Te Pāti Māori will want to draw a line under the tension that has consumed it.12 May 05:48 AM
OpinionDoes abolishing the BSA mean the end of enforceable media standards in general?OPINION: Paul Goldsmith will scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority without reform.11 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew test covering ‘responsibilities and privileges’ of NZ citizenship announced for migrants06 May 02:38 AM
PremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The Government cannot love thy neighbour for you29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionReynold Macpherson: Why Rotorua needs clearer rules on who really shapes council decisions22 Apr 04:00 PM
AucklandLabour candidate leads rerun after court found irregularities affected Papatoetoe result09 Apr 05:27 AM
WorldMyanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tallyHe first seized power in a February 2021 coup, jailing Aung San Suu Kyi.03 Apr 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Winston is many things, but a social conservative ain't one of themOPINION: The NZ First leader is a chameleon who benefits from voters' short memories.01 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldPrince Harry's flirty messages and 'movie snuggles' with reporter revealedThe messages appear to contradict Prince Harry's earlier High Court evidence.01 Apr 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can we trust Chris Hipkins? His credibility has taken another blowOPINION: There have been several examples where Hipkins' credibility has been questioned.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: U-turn is a win for the small fishOPINION: Politicians were quick to take credit, but it was public pressure that worked.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: A defensible decision can still be a bad oneOPINION: Kiwis must have faith in their institutions and trust the judgments they make.25 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldOne Nation's Pauline Hanson feels 'vindicated' after claiming seats in electionLabor wins but One Nation is on track for three seats.21 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandPub burns Jacinda Ardern's book in front of customersMayor: 'People will judge for themselves whether they believe it to be appropriate'.16 Mar 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnnette Brosnan: Napier council leadership breakdown extraordinary, deeply concerningOPINION: These are far from normal political theatrics, or the mayor 'just doing his job'.11 Mar 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Ideology has no place in Medical Council regulations OPINION: Government by the people is a farce if the people are not free to think. 11 Mar 04:00 PM
World'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scornIt is the third Trump-Epstein installation on Washington’s National Mall.10 Mar 10:56 PM
New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
ConstructionProperty boss eyes 2027 sharemarket float and possible tilt at ParliamentWilliams Corp's managing director builds a polarising online brand as IPO looms.23 Feb 02:02 AM
WorldOusted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prisonThe life term makes Yoon the first ex-leader jailed for insurrection.19 Feb 10:08 PM
World'Life imprisonment': Former South Korean President jailed over martial lawJudge said Yoon Suk Yeol sent troops to the National Assembly building to silence rivals.19 Feb 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so muchOPINION: It's time we took our sovereignty and the values underpinning it more seriously.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionUzra Zeya: Why is a retired NZ judge still on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal?OPINION: US-based Human Rights First is calling for Sir William Young to stand down.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: These days, who doesn't hunger for hope?OPINION: Ash Wednesday's ash cross signals both human limits and the chance to repair.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAhmed Zaoui freed from Algerian prison after 28 months behind barsThe NZ refugee was jailed for hosting a political meeting at his home.10 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldJapan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snowPolls tip the Prime Minister's LDP to win a clear majority in the Lower House.08 Feb 05:49 AM
Auckland‘Unity and pride’: Sport team hits back after ‘Mtn Jew’ jersey triggers emergency meeting A jersey featuring Jewish symbols triggered a complaint and an emergency board meeting.07 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: The Crown versus the People: Reclaiming New Zealand’s democratic storyANALYSIS: The Constitution Act 1986 makes Parliament, not the Crown, supreme.04 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldHuman Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’HRW says masked ICE agents have carried out hundreds of violent US raids.04 Feb 06:46 AM