New ZealandUnemployment expected to hit 5.3%, highest in nearly a decadeNew unemployment rate figures are due out today.06 May 08:06 PM
Politics'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science councilThe Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.06 May 08:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
PoliticsWorld media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.06 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General launches probe into school lunchesInquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.06 May 02:50 AM
PoliticsNational's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practiceThe minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.06 May 12:20 AM
Kahu'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't complyTe Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds05 May 05:00 AM
WorldRed sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellionSecurity forces have killed nearly 400 suspected rebels since last year.05 May 04:53 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealedNames must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.05 May 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: In a Maga world, very few want a homegrown versionOPINION: Australians voted for the status quo, rejecting a change in Government.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: In the shadow of Trump, NZ needs a new directionOPINION: Trump's tariffs are about power, creating chaos to show his control.04 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppersThe helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet. 04 May 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’?The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main streetNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki 02 May 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax A new generation of party activists is ready to fill David Parker's shoes after his exit.02 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandFirst highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debateThe speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.02 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatmentMerv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.01 May 06:43 PM
WorldNuclear power sparks Australian election battleOpposition leader Peter Dutton proposes seven nuclear reactors by 2050.01 May 08:50 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisisDr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.01 May 03:15 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strikeThousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.01 May 02:43 AM
WorldElon Musk steps back from govt duties as Tesla profits plummetMusk plans to reduce his Doge work to two days a week.01 May 01:50 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stabilityOPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.30 Apr 09:00 PM
PoliticsKiwis saving for retirement get free $1b a year - will it survive Govt cuts?Govt currently contributes up to $521 a year if people make payments of a certain level.30 Apr 07:03 AM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axedIT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished. 30 Apr 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Why the Kiwi is so strong against the Aussie dollarOPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.30 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Productivity the key, not austerityOPINION: New Zealand is following global trends – but does not have to. 29 Apr 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeperOPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.29 Apr 10:00 PM
PoliticsPrisoner voting ban to be brought backJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the ban will be re-introduced later this year.29 Apr 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk childrenAs at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil O'Reilly: $12b defence plan a chance for NZ tech growthOPINION: It's an opportunity to improve the prospects of our domestic businesses.29 Apr 04:36 AM
New ZealandCould Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find outIf feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.29 Apr 02:31 AM
