PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
PoliticsLabour plans free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.06 Nov 12:25 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
PremiumPoliticsThe potential cost of Govt’s board fee increases – and how much members could get05 Nov 04:02 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priority04 Nov 11:00 PM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow service04 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsMeasles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha Verrall04 Nov 04:53 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.04 Nov 02:50 AM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement. 03 Nov 09:46 PM
PoliticsGovt to remove requirement for school boards to give effect to Treaty of WaitangiBoards will still need to try to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExplainer: You own one home and you’re currently living in it, how Labour’s CGT could still applyA small number of people who only own one home may have to pay Labour's capital gains tax.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsIwi leaders' forum: Tamihere’s call for MPs to quit ‘unhelpful’ to reconciliationJohn Tamihere and the TPM co-leaders are expected to meet with the forum on Tuesday.03 Nov 05:36 AM
PoliticsLandmark court case over Māori rights to freshwater begins: What's going on? The case began in the High Court at Wellington today. 03 Nov 02:54 AM
PoliticsLuxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meetingThe Prime Minister attended two major international summits.03 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionConnor Sharp: This Government's legacy for transport in AucklandOPINION: Auckland Transport says raised speed limits could cost 564 lives in 10 years.02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-offThe ministry says zoning ensures every local child can attend their area school.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights winThe Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly. 02 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
Politics'Poor judgment': Labour slams Seymour's media event at measles testing siteSome close contacts at the school were already in quarantine.01 Nov 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorIs Luxon an ‘anti-Trump’? How Asian tour revealed their similarities – and differencesAnalysis: The current NZ and US approaches to trade don't align.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsIs NZ still on Chinese President Xi's 'radar'? Absolutely, says PM LuxonThe Prime Minister has met various world leaders during his Asia trip this week.01 Nov 02:53 AM
Politics‘Don’t want nuclear arms race’: Luxon says NZ would ‘discourage’ Trump’s latest ideaIt comes just days after the pair met for the first time.31 Oct 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: It's a Nat leader's job to kill CGTs – is Christopher Luxon up to it?There's more riding on Labour's CGT for Luxon than Labour's Chris Hipkins. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'F***ed over with dignity': New Stuart Nash texts emerge after dumping from trade tripPrevious texts revealed the former MP called the Trade Minister "pretty f****** amateur".31 Oct 04:56 AM
PoliticsMinistry of Education hits one year without permanent secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid has held the role in an acting capacity for the past year. 31 Oct 03:19 AM
Politics'Internal challenges': National iwi leaders request meeting to resolve Te Pāti Māori riftsThe party recently voted to suspend Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. 31 Oct 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Hopeless and helpless': What's driving our youth mental health crisis and why social media is an 'amplifier'New reports shed light on how social media can harm but also help young people.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: Inside the room as Luxon - and NZ - won big with TrumpANALYSIS: Donald Trump didn't need to be there. The fact he showed up speaks volumes.30 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 10-minute mates – Luxon aces first Trump meetingOPINION: The PM's ability to form instant connections proved critical in South Korea.29 Oct 11:45 PM
