New ZealandGovernment rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional planThe change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.23 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandLabour calls for probe into tobacco tax cut amid industry influence claimsLabour demands an inquiry into tax cuts for HTPs.21 Oct 06:16 PM
PoliticsElectoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosuresThe commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.17 Oct 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'You'd be limping' – senior MPs bring schoolyard politics to ParliamentOPINION: Parliament's a serious place, but sometimes the silliness wins.17 Oct 12:07 AM
PoliticsTwo-year wait for a divorce to end after law passes third reading'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'16 Oct 05:27 AM
New Zealand‘Why are you so afraid of a capital gains tax?' Labour’s Edmonds to National'It may be time for another structural reform,' Labour's finance spokeswoman says.16 Oct 03:38 AM
Politics‘You can double it’: Hipkins’ puts money on returning as PM“Let’s go $1000 if you become Prime Minister, that’s how brave I am."15 Oct 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour could win the next electionOPINION: Spending more on healthcare has not fixed the problems.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'I'm wealthy': Has Christopher Luxon lost touch with voters?National Party supporters most likely to view PM as in touch.15 Oct 07:27 AM
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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looksThe latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.14 Oct 06:12 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
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
New Zealand'Fun, fascinating, frustrating': Grant Robertson's first 100 days as uni vice-chancellorGrant Robertson reflects on protests, hospital cuts and university expansion.11 Oct 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promisesOPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?10 Oct 12:10 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nursesExcessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.09 Oct 10:13 PM
LifestyleKiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta mokoThe ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.09 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Is Barbara Edmonds a credible future Finance Minister?Many business leaders rate the Opposition Finance Spokesperson highly.04 Oct 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMatthew Hooton: The women who should be leading National and LabourOPINION: Willis and Edmonds both show the substance today’s multiple crises demand,03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raidOPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.03 Oct 12:06 AM
EconomyNicola Willis tells Labour: We need to talk about superannuationThe Finance Minister says bipartisan discussions about superannuation are needed.02 Oct 10:03 PM
Mood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom - CEOs deliver verdict on the GovernmentBusiness leaders say it’s time to move on from blaming the previous administration.02 Oct 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of termTransport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratingsLabour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral termOPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.02 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris HipkinsOPINION: It's time for Labour leader Chris Hipkins to stand up - or stand aside.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Money doesn’t buy happiness but debt buys miseryOPINION: Treasury is sounding the debt alarm - again. Will politicians listen?26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour's howls of protest have a whiff of hypocrisyOPINION: If only the Opposition had practised what they preached when they were in charge.26 Sep 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housingOPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.23 Sep 05:05 PM