New ZealandNew planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed offDensity standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.08 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Fair Go axed after 47 years on Kiwi screensThe iconic consumer affairs show has exposed countless rip-off merchants over the years.07 Mar 10:23 PM
Kahu'Cacophony of clowns': Winston Peters slams boot camp criticsDeputy PM says the initiative can work if run properly.07 Mar 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Big challenges ahead of us': PM on first 100 days, final health anouncement todayChristopher Luxon spoke to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning.07 Mar 06:56 PM
KahuMarae leader backs Government whānau housing plansHurimoana Dennis also stresses the need for increased collaboration.07 Mar 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe substantive, easy, and the redundant: How Govt’s 100-day plan is goingToday is the deadline for the 100-day action plan. How many items were meaningless?07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rundown house and broken plane embarrassing look for Luxon and NZ on global stageUrgent fixes are needed before more international reputational damage is done.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not children’s toys’: Trauma surgeons call for stricter rules on deadly air riflesDoctors want air guns regulated like other firearms07 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first readingLabour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.07 Mar 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Hamilton City Council cancels 10 transport projectsThe decision includes stopping four safety improvement projects at crossings near schools.07 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axedThe loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.07 Mar 01:12 AM
PoliticsGovernment introduces new bill to speed up major projectsChristopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.06 Mar 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDo firms have honest dealings with politicians? Openly launches disclosure platformFormer tobacco company staffer says lobbying must be ethical.06 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand‘Immature’: Seymour lashes out at ‘crying’ media, blasts 1News reporter'They have spent years celebrating and dancing at every slip that a politician makes.'06 Mar 09:15 PM
PoliticsSeymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sectorAct's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.06 Mar 07:00 PM
KahuSport and politics might be strange bedfellows - not for MāoriConfrontational haka has long been used by Māori activists.06 Mar 06:50 PM
KahuDavid Seymour calls Hurricanes Poua’s ‘redneck’ haka ‘stupid’Act leader wants the Poua to concentrate on rugby not politics.06 Mar 05:59 PM
KahuKaren Chhour firm on plan to turn offenders' lives aroundChildren's Minister believes boot camps for youth offenders will work.06 Mar 05:39 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail blows budget for Auckland’s mega rail network rebuildThe state-owned railway company is discussing more funding to complete the rebuild.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow many people rent homes in New Zealand? Bond data shows all-time recordRental bonds were lodged for 410,904 properties by November 1, Tenancy Services said.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Brace for some serious economic pain aheadOPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer Oranga Tamariki boss tapped to set up new regulation ministryControversial former head of Ministry for Children now establishing regulation ministry.06 Mar 04:24 AM
PoliticsAnti-extremism centre director says Govt might be child-hating 'death cult', calls for resignationIt is the second social media spat involving Seymour this week.06 Mar 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon BrownOPINION: Productivity, safety, potholes: will the new transport plan deliver any of them?06 Mar 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyDo you want Māori or just their haka? - Alice SoperOPINION: The Poua were heard by those who needed it before the translated outrage hit.06 Mar 01:22 AM
KahuAuckland parks and buildings to have dual English-Māori namesThe initiative will showcase the Māori history and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau.05 Mar 11:39 PM
Super Rugby'Redneck government': Hurricanes Poua won’t be allowed to repeat controversial hakaThe Poua will be told they will not be allowed to repeat a controversial haka.05 Mar 11:17 PM
KahuPosie Parker nana bashing victim gets support from British singer star and global tennis greatJudith Hobson thanks global celebrities for their worldwide kindness.05 Mar 07:50 AM
New ZealandHear me out: Demolish Premier House and make all the MPs live togetherA radical proposal to redevelop Premier House.05 Mar 06:00 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes to apologise to Government over Poua 'redneck' hakaThe Hurricanes chief executive says the organisation was blindsided by the changed haka.05 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandHigher fines, fuel tax, hiked rego fees: Your guide to Govt's transport movesA raft of proposed changes will be partially funded from the pockets of road users.05 Mar 12:32 AM
KahuTech industry falling short in representing indigenous voicesAaron Ward says Māori possess the value of being natural explorers.04 Mar 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsEV sales stalled badly, again, in FebruaryOverall light passenger vehicle sales the lowest n 11 years.04 Mar 09:14 PM