New ZealandMinistry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to goTe Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.30 Apr 05:28 AM
PoliticsPay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.30 Apr 04:20 AM
PoliticsPoliticians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.30 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the school cellphone banThe Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.30 Apr 12:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
PoliticsPM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David SeymourThe Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.28 Apr 11:17 PM
PoliticsFormer Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPsMinister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.22 Apr 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiralOPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injusticeReinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.22 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestralThe Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.22 Apr 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 rolesThe PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.22 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to NationalLabour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.21 Apr 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delaysOne family said they hand-delivered a sample to the post office and it still arrived late.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why so many Kiwis are leaving for Australia and its stronger economyOPINION: Kiwis are leaving at record rates, recalling NZ's great late 1970s brain drain.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gobsmacked': Government ends loan scheme for quake-prone apartmentsOwners with construction scheduled in as little as two months have been left in the lurch.18 Apr 07:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon concerned about ‘unsafe’ South China Sea activity amid new US-Philippines war gamesThe PM has landed in the Philippines after a quick visit to Thailand's capital Bangkok.18 Apr 06:02 AM
New ZealandGovernment extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four yearsApartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dreamOPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice reject Government's latest pay offer, say coalition has 'one more chance'More than 75 per cent of police officers voted against the offer.17 Apr 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobsThe PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.17 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandSpending bill still high in police and NZTAAs the Government pushes to cut spending, money is still going out in the latest figures.16 Apr 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: How could the Government fund NZ's largest-ever tunnel?OPINION: A recent speech gives three clues about potential options.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere public sector job cuts are coming from so farNearly 2000 jobs have gone or are set to go.16 Apr 04:39 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on collision course with Waitangi TribunalOPINION: An already tense relationship just got a whole lot worse.16 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspaceThe Prime Minister begins his Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand and the Philippines.15 Apr 04:52 AM
New ZealandGovt investigating mega tunnel underneath WellingtonThe tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters' inner circle - the people he depends on'The person you see in the public arena is not the person you see behind closed doors.'12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaffling moments from minister Melissa Lee's post-Newshub interviewsDon't ask her to talk about the process.11 Apr 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyDo we need to borrow more to pay for tax cuts?An economist says new spending is debt-funded while we're in deficit.11 Apr 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment to make it easier to evict tenantsIt hopes to encourage more rentals. Officials are unsure if tenants will benefit.11 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandParliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against billAct and NZ First have helped the Green Party bill get to select committee.10 Apr 06:34 AM
KahuOpinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-PackerOPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.10 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of ConservationIt's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.10 Apr 02:13 AM
