New ZealandLeaky homes will cost $11.3b to fix - reportBetween 22,000 and 89,000 properties are affected by the leaky homes problem. The estimated cost of fixing them is $11.3 billion, a report released today says.22 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandGovt defends proposed changes to Holidays ActActing Prime Minister Bill English says the changes make calculating holiday pay rates more transparent.21 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandEleventh hour climate deal not enough - KeyA deal for rich countries to slash emissions by 80pc by 2050 "falls well short of expectations and aspirations", says NZ's Prime Minister. But Barack Obama hails the 'Copenhagen accord' as a "meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough".18 Dec 11:14 PM
New ZealandClimate deal 'meaningful, unprecedented' - ObamaThe US and four other countries, including China, reach a climate agreement to reduce and measure emissions reductions. But Barack Obama says a "fundamental deadlock in perspectives" exists with developing nations.18 Dec 10:33 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial:</i> Compromise prolongs tale of two citiesObserving the proper spelling of a language is the right thing to do.18 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandKey steps in to save Hide's Act jobRodney Hide survived moves to oust him as Act leader last month after the PM privately indicated National's deal with Act would be off.18 Dec 03:00 PM
Opinion'Yes we can' gives way to realities of power politicsBarack Obama has the worst poll rating for any American President since Truman at this stage in the presidency.17 Dec 03:00 PM
KahuNo place for 'mean-spirited' opposition to flag - HarawiraFlying the Maori flag should be a cause for celebration, not mean-spirited opposition, says outspoken Maori Party MP Hone Harawira.17 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandJoyce: No more than $3 for Transmission Gully tollSteven Joyce says the toll on the Transmission Gully route will be no more than $3.15 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandBan on P ingredient at least a year awayA promised Government crackdown on the main ingredient in the drug P is likely to be at least a year away.15 Dec 03:00 PM
