PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens accuse Government of late-night gutting of Zero Carbon ActLast night the Government quietly stripped the Climate Change Commission of a job.05 Nov 01:00 AM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow serviceFunding will boost crisis assessment staff numbers. 04 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt to propose more concerts at Eden Park after review warns Auckland risks missing out on $432mA review has recommended increasing the limit on concerts at stadium.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDeveloper swoops on 171 Kāinga Ora properties after ministerial sign-offKāinga Ora plans to sell about 900 homes before the end of 2026.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMeasles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha VerrallLabour’s health spokeswoman says NZ is in the critical phase of containing the disease.04 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
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 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
Politics'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause'It's a step backwards for our education system.'03 Nov 08:22 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
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
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
PremiumPremiumProperty'Trend turns' - new housing consents up 3.6% annuallyAuckland and Otago contributed most to annual rise in building consents issued.02 Nov 10:36 PM
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 ZealandMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.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
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
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
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
PoliticsLuxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't sayAndrew Bayly claims he was misled about allegations made against him.31 Oct 12:44 AM
New Zealand‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.30 Oct 04:00 PM
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
