New Zealand'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threatWellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.16 Oct 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fineMeanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.16 Oct 12:11 AM
KahuMaybe Act can be thanked for exposing the chimera of Treaty principles to proper scrutinyProfessor Jane Kelsey analyses Act's Treaty Principles Bill motivation.15 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury asks itself why its forecasts are wrong, sanctions on the tableTreasury's revenue forecasting hasn't been the best recently. It's trying to fix that.15 Oct 05:57 AM
New ZealandWellington council warned airport could request money for expansion planIf the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.15 Oct 05:16 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City CouncilAct leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:15 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins' reaction to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins respond to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Watch out Tory, there is a real risk Govt will intervene at Wellington councilOPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.15 Oct 12:58 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City CouncilPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandFuture management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewedWaipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"14 Oct 08:40 PM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
KahuOld RSA will be turned into new Papakura courthouseThe project is in the Government’s fast-track list of developments.14 Oct 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There's only one poll that countsOPINION: Polls are only a snapshot in time, but can underline mistakes.14 Oct 04:02 PM
New Zealand'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closelyThe Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.14 Oct 06:21 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal Claim Wai 2500 draws to a close in WhakataneWai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry draws to a close in Whakatāne.14 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandGisborne businesses' positive response to potential skilled worker residency changesImmigration minister told work residency changes are on the right track.14 Oct 12:54 AM
PoliticsNew foreign investment fund aimed at people with more than 'a lousy $20m', says Winston Peters'The economy is going to be strengthened by foreign investment.'13 Oct 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposedCabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force prioritises fuel tank removal from sunken HMNZS ManawanuiOil leaks from HMNZS Manawanui; recovery team prioritises removing fuel tanks.13 Oct 07:40 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane JonesWinston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".13 Oct 04:03 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters harassed by protestors at NZ First ConferenceProtestors interrupted Winston Peters speech at the NZ First Party Conference this afternoon in Hamilton. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Oct 02:31 AM
EnvironmentHauraki Gulf plan: More protection, but Govt allows fishingHauraki Gulf Forum warns new bill threatens decades of protection efforts.12 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandJustice Minister open to proposals as court delays impact familiesOne barrister says the court delays are hurting people.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandOn top of the world, and the hill: The community that moved due to climate changeThe relocation project began in 2018, driven by Hawke's Bay's increasingly unstable coast.12 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins on her multiple roles in the GovernmentCabinet Minister Judith Collins talks to Audrey Young about her multiple roles in the Government.Watch12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer saysOckham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to goOPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand First conference kicks offWinston Peters makes the opening speech at the New Zealand First conference in HamiltonWatch11 Oct 09:17 PM
New ZealandNZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.Watch11 Oct 07:37 PM
New ZealandLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a yearIt comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.11 Oct 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton LandHow ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.11 Oct 03:55 AM
