PoliticsDay after accusing councils of wasting money, Govt puts $750K toward dance festivalGovt funds $750k for World Dance Crew Championship despite calls to cut 'nice-to-haves'.22 Aug 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDu Val Group: Andrew Bayly quizzed over statutory managementComplexity and scale meant immediate government intervention was required - Bayly.22 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandSeymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cutsMore than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.21 Aug 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInside Economics: Where to now for rates? Market odds v RBNZ forecastsOPINION: Liam Dann on post-OCR cut fallout and a preview of big US Fed shindig in Wyoming.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic copsOPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBig tick for economy as Fitch affirms NZ's AA+ credit ratingRating agency notes delayed surplus and rising debt but backs fiscal plan.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeath, rocks, doubters, tunnellers and Dublin: CRL's Sean Sweeney'Would have preferred to stay in New Zealand. I love New Zealand. I’m a passionate Kiwi.'19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Reserve Bank boss isn't to blame for NZ's economic woesOPINION: 'Adrian Orr has been dealt a very bad hand.'19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesMethanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeezeThe Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
Kahu'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.19 Aug 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimesOPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment announces 'Road Policing Investment' programmeTransport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.Watch18 Aug 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming as report finds 'no controls' on spendingA scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.15 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprintOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.14 Aug 11:33 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming today as report finds 'no controls' on spendingA scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the lower OCRThe Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020.Watch14 Aug 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM
Politics'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light systemThe PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.12 Aug 03:59 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown discusses 'time of use' charges to ease congestionTransport Minister Simeon Brown announced that the government has agreed to policy settings that will allow time of use schemes to be proposed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Aug 10:27 PM
New Zealand'The system is broken': Long waits to see GPs now impacting hospitalsEven Health Minister Shane Reti admits he struggles to get a doctor's appointment.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Truancy and the law – crisis or smokescreen?OPINION: The focus should be on addressing the chronically absent rate.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines fundingGovernment will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.09 Aug 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis must prioritise social investment nowFrom prisons to profits: the moral and fiscal case for social investment.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'These cuts are dangerous': Ministry of Justice to axe nearly 200 rolesUnion criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.08 Aug 04:32 AM
EducationTe Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'08 Aug 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuGovernment cuts hit budgeting agencies hardMāngere East Family Service Centre says slashed budgets means loss of workers.06 Aug 06:53 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve betterOPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.06 Aug 02:06 AM
