New Zealand'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcementSimeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.23 Jul 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Having to wait too long': New commissioner tackles health waiting timesThe health minister is blaming the Labour government for a $130m monthly overspend.23 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.23 Jul 12:12 AM
KahuKororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'23 Jul 12:04 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori calls out the Act Party over Treaty Principles donations plea'This shows is the Act Party has no confidence in their coalition party agreement.'22 Jul 11:06 PM
OpinionRob Campbell: 'I reckon that most landlords have better health than tenants'OPINION: A tongue-in-cheek letter on behalf of the Health Minister.22 Jul 10:44 PM
KahuChildren’s Minister Karen Chhour outlines boot camp agenda for young offendersThe first military-style academy for young offenders is set to start next week.22 Jul 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office gardenMichael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.22 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldKamala Harris: from VP to presidential nomineeJoe Biden's endorsement has boosted Kamala Harris' chances of becoming the Democrats' leader when a replacement is chosen in August.Watch22 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandTown to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to waitIt will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.22 Jul 02:50 AM
KahuYouth boot camps: Non-inclusion of mana whenua seen as lost opportunityOranga Tamariki says it should have engaged with mana whenua sooner.21 Jul 08:49 PM
KahuSmall rural projects boost communities, says Shane JonesRegional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.21 Jul 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not lessOPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP to take leave of absence after kidney disease diagnosisKemp said she looks forward to returning after six weeks of leave 'to focus on my health'.21 Jul 03:46 AM
EducationChildren’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston NorthGovernment's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.20 Jul 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
New ZealandSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandJones opens new road in Kawerau, community centre in KaingaroaVisit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.19 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandGateway to self-determination: Iwi-led support hub to keep tamariki out of state care opensTe Ara Mātua Hub in Heretaunga will let whānau to access health, home, and youth support.19 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandPharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directivePharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.19 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandGovt pledges to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hoursThe Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.19 Jul 12:31 AM
KahuMāori governance expert says new ministers are overstepping their briefsProfessor Ella Henry says some MPs have gone beyond setting objectives and goals.18 Jul 07:56 PM
KahuMāori three times more likely to need emergency dental careNew study identified oral health inequities for Māori18 Jul 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How Labour can get its groove back; when is this Govt responsible for economyOPINION: 'Next election, it’s quite likely a Labour and Green coalition.'18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarch in Napier to challenge Government policies on natureA Napier march protesting the Government's policies is expected to draw hundreds.17 Jul 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
InvestmentSkyCity casino to shut for five days, licence suspended temporarilyFailures spanned five years from February 2018 until March 2023.17 Jul 08:38 PM
Kahu'Ngarewa-Packer smiles like Tinker Bell but rhetoric is from blinking hell' - Shane JonesNZ First deputy leader says Māori Party is blood shaming.17 Jul 08:03 PM
New ZealandExpelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.Watch17 Jul 07:34 PM
New ZealandUse of restraint and force revealed in disability support reportPoor management of medication, health conditions, support plans also revealed.17 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandVoluntary redundancies set to be offered to police staffPolice have been asked to make millions in cost savings, to be reinvested.17 Jul 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in reportThe Greens have released a summary of the report into Darleen Tana.16 Jul 10:58 PM
