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
PoliticsPharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possibleSarah Fitt resigned as Pharmac chief executive earlier this year. 28 Apr 11:48 PM
TechnologyTech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fundPLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.28 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMan used fake passport to swindle nearly $1m in Covid wage subsidy fraudThe case is believed to be the largest scam of its kind.28 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandGovernment takes action against foreign attacks on ground-based space operationsIt's to stop malicious attempts to use ground-based operations to harm the country.28 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandGovt announces $53m boost for teacher registrations, practising certificates feesIt will benefit around 115,000 school and early learning teachers over three years.28 Apr 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour sides with banks after 'disappointing' advice from Regulation MinistryThe ministry said banking rules were not out of line – Seymour and the banks disagreed.27 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructureUpston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.27 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandListen: Luxon blames ‘assumptions’ for FamilyBoost scheme shortfallLuxon is returning from an overseas trip, which included attending the Pope's funeral.27 Apr 07:34 PM
New Zealand 'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist She faced multiple threats from guerrilla groups due to her work with traumatised victims.27 Apr 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breachesAn audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealedPolice will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse WrightWatch27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV roadOPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public inputChairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.27 Apr 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: NZ's careful dance with US and China amid trade tensionsOPINION: Politicians are being exceptionally careful not to call out Trump.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property lossThe Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.25 Apr 04:00 AM
WorldFrench youth kills student, wounds three, in school knife attackThe assailant attacked students with a knife in multiple classrooms in Nantes.25 Apr 03:33 AM
RoyalsPope Francis’ funeral: who’s attending?At least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance.24 Apr 11:30 PM
New Zealand'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth ParliamentChris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.24 Apr 01:16 AM
