PoliticsCross-party MPs urge Government to increase Whakaata Māori fundingThe broadcaster has recently undergone a major restructure amid looming funding changes. 27 Feb 04:01 AM
Politics'Need a bigger hero': Luxon's ability to deliver localism questionedThe Government is progressing a major reform to local government entities.27 Feb 02:33 AM
WorldMore rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.26 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldUK child killer in critical condition after prison attackIt is the third time Ian Huntley has been violently attacked in prison.26 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the Lake Alice data breach: Erica Stanford asked Sir Brian Roche to personally sign apologies to survivorsThe breach was the result of a mistake made during an email send out.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry defends nearly $1m spend on Te Tiriti course for staffThe ministry spent an estimated $987k for staff to take the course between 2022 and 2024.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmacist shortage leaves regions scrambling as Govt pushes for more servicesOwners warn that high locum costs and underfunding make rural services vulnerable.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health coverA 2025 petition with 36,549 signatures to extend cover was rejected.26 Feb 12:50 AM
Politics'Thank heavens': Peters celebrates end to Luxon's beloved quarterly plansA chuckling Peters appeared happy to see the end of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulationA 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.25 Feb 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJustice Minister: Homeless move-on orders a 'tool', not a 'total solution''There's a very easy way to avoid the fine, and that is to follow the move-on order.'25 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt hails falling social housing demand – but officials say data's unreliableConcerns about the social housing register data were revealed in an OIA request. 25 Feb 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Andrew's arrest shows rule of law still strong - but there are weak points OPINION: Call for constitutional change one of the biggest threats to rule of law in NZ25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Police handbook covers dealing with 'sovereign citizens' – including if they invoke the Magna Carta 'Not all SovCits are a threat to national security,' officers are told.25 Feb 03:30 AM
PoliticsIran blasts NZ for 'misinformation', says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights'This measure is politically motivated,' Iran said of New Zealand's actions.25 Feb 01:24 AM
PoliticsGovernment quietly ditches quarterly actions plans that committed it to 'raise energy', 'take decisions'Prime Minister Luxon previously said they helped focus the public service.24 Feb 11:59 PM
PoliticsChildren riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rulesThe Government is seeking feedback on the proposed rule changes. 24 Feb 10:43 PM
WorldTorrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missingAt least 23 people are dead and 47 missing after record rains hit Minas Gerais.24 Feb 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt celebrates as an electricity price falls - is it because of the new LNG terminal? The Government is celebrating key electricity prices coming down. 24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Could KiwiSaver replace rate hikes as NZ's main inflation-fighting tool?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Move-on orders are a temporary fix, not a long-term answerOPINION: The Government's move has the potential to cause more problems than it solves.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Sounding the alarm': Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report'It's vitally important that we close this gap and it is becoming more urgent.'24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary school principals accept Government pay offer The deal includes a $15,000 allowance for managing new curriculum changes.24 Feb 08:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice fail to release McSkimming information, can’t say when they will Police said a response would come by last Friday. Nothing showed up.24 Feb 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nowhere for them to go': Will move-on orders for the homeless help in Hawke's Bay?'Move the whanau on to places where they can be housed, not to another street corner.'24 Feb 01:13 AM
PoliticsWatch: Seymour announces skin cancer drug expansion proposal It's expected the drugs proposed would save about 1000 infusion hours annually. 24 Feb 12:52 AM
PoliticsCalls for political parties to make repealing pay equity changes a ‘bottom line’The just-released report’s fierce criticism is based on submissions from the public. 24 Feb 12:44 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ would support removing ex-Prince Andrew from line-of-successionThe former Prince is eighth in line to the throne.23 Feb 11:27 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt reveals new writing, maths, science kits coming to schools to 'spark discovery'The Government wants students to have an early introduction to science.23 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandDeparting Teaching Council CEO paid more than $400k salaryThe council won't say if Lesley Hoskin got full pay while on four months' 'agreed leave'.23 Feb 09:49 PM
